Key Market Indicators
Croatia's consumption of alcoholic beverages is projected to reach approximately 15,300 metric tons by 2028, up from 15,000 metric tons in 2023. This marks a modest annual growth rate of 0.3%. The country's demand for alcoholic drinks has remained stable since 2019. In 2023, Croatia ranked 74th globally in alcoholic drink consumption, with Nicaragua surpassing it by reaching 15,000 metric tons. Leading the global rankings were India, Japan, and Russia, occupying the second, third, and fourth spots respectively. On the export front, Croatia's alcoholic drink exports are expected to hit nearly $222 million by 2028, rising from approximately $198 million in 2023. This represents an average annual growth rate of 1.8%. Since 1997, Croatia's supply of alcoholic beverages has increased by an average of 1.9% per year.
