Key Market Indicators
Pig production in Croatia is expected to decrease by 1.3% by 2026, falling from 250,210 heads in 2021 to 231,190 heads. This would mean that since 1997, when the production was at its highest, there has been a 3% drop in the supply. In 2021, Croatia was the 63rd biggest producer in the world, with Finland ranking first with 250,210 heads. The United States Virgin Islands, Brazil and Spain came second, third and fourth respectively. Consumption of pork in Croatia is expected to grow by 0.8% by 2026, increasing from 220 thousand metric tons in 2021 to 231 thousand metric tons. Since 2017, the demand has gone up by 0.5% year on year.