The Croatian Cereal Groats and Meal (excluding Wheat) market has experienced a consistent decline in per capita consumption from 2013 to 2023, dropping from 9.24 kg to 2.1 kg. The year-on-year variation shows a consistent decline, with notable decreases over the past two years of 18.6% in 2022 and 21.05% in 2023. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years is -16.05%, reflecting a clear downward trend in consumption.

Future trends to watch for:

Potential market stabilization or rebound as health trends might drive demand for alternative grains.
The impact of economic factors and consumer preferences on the recovery of per capita consumption.
Influence of government policies or subsidies towards promoting diverse cereal consumption.