| Product Code: ETC4849734 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sachin Kumar Rai | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 | 
Croatia continues to witness a steady increase in ghee import shipments, with Serbia, Poland, Belgium, Italy, and Austria emerging as key exporters in 2024. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a concentrated market, potentially influencing pricing and competition. The impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.49% from 2020 to 2024 underlines the sustained demand for ghee in Croatia. Although the growth rate slightly slowed to 0.12% in 2024, the overall trend remains positive for the ghee import market in the country.

In the Europe region, the Ghee market in Croatia is projected to expand at a high growth rate of 13.17% by 2027. The largest economy is Germany, followed by United Kingdom, France, Italy and Russia.

The ghee market in Croatia is witnessing moderate growth, driven by increasing consumer interest in natural and traditional food products. As health-conscious individuals turn to ghee for its perceived health benefits and culinary uses, demand is rising in both the retail and foodservice sectors. Croatias import of ghee from international markets also supplements the domestic demand.
The growth of the ghee market in Croatia is influenced by rising consumer demand for healthy and traditional food products. Ghees health benefits, including its use as a source of essential fats, have garnered attention. Additionally, the growing trend toward natural and organic foods in Croatia has also contributed to increased ghee consumption.
The Croatia ghee market faces difficulties due to changing consumer preferences toward healthier alternatives, such as plant-based oils and butter substitutes. Additionally, increasing concerns about cholesterol and heart health are impacting the demand for ghee. The market is also challenged by the volatility in raw material prices, particularly milk and dairy products.
The Croatian governments agricultural policies encourage the production of traditional dairy products like ghee as part of efforts to support rural economies and promote local food industries. Regulations concerning food safety and quality standards are closely aligned with EU directives, which further ensure the growth of the ghee market. Government incentives for small-scale dairy producers and organic farming initiatives also play a role in this sectors development.
1 Executive Summary  | 
2 Introduction  | 
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report  | 
2.2 Report Description  | 
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation  | 
2.4 Research Methodology  | 
2.5 Assumptions  | 
3 Croatia Ghee Market Overview  | 
3.1 Croatia Country Macro Economic Indicators  | 
3.2 Croatia Ghee Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F  | 
3.3 Croatia Ghee Market - Industry Life Cycle  | 
3.4 Croatia Ghee Market - Porter's Five Forces  | 
3.5 Croatia Ghee Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Source, 2021 & 2031F  | 
3.6 Croatia Ghee Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-use, 2021 & 2031F  | 
3.7 Croatia Ghee Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F  | 
4 Croatia Ghee Market Dynamics  | 
4.1 Impact Analysis  | 
4.2 Market Drivers  | 
4.2.1 Increasing consumer awareness about the health benefits of ghee  | 
4.2.2 Growing preference for traditional and organic food products  | 
4.2.3 Rising disposable income leading to higher spending on premium food items  | 
4.3 Market Restraints  | 
4.3.1 Competition from substitute products like butter and margarine  | 
4.3.2 Fluctuating prices of raw materials such as milk and butterfat  | 
5 Croatia Ghee Market Trends  | 
6 Croatia Ghee Market Segmentations  | 
6.1 Croatia Ghee Market, By Source  | 
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis  | 
6.1.2 Croatia Ghee Market Revenues & Volume, By Cow, 2021-2031F  | 
6.1.3 Croatia Ghee Market Revenues & Volume, By Buffalo, 2021-2031F  | 
6.1.4 Croatia Ghee Market Revenues & Volume, By Mixed, 2021-2031F  | 
6.2 Croatia Ghee Market, By End-use  | 
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis  | 
6.2.2 Croatia Ghee Market Revenues & Volume, By Retail, 2021-2031F  | 
6.2.3 Croatia Ghee Market Revenues & Volume, By Institutional, 2021-2031F  | 
6.3 Croatia Ghee Market, By Distribution Channel  | 
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis  | 
6.3.2 Croatia Ghee Market Revenues & Volume, By Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, 2021-2031F  | 
6.3.3 Croatia Ghee Market Revenues & Volume, By Convenience Stores, 2021-2031F  | 
6.3.4 Croatia Ghee Market Revenues & Volume, By Specialty Stores, 2021-2031F  | 
6.3.5 Croatia Ghee Market Revenues & Volume, By Online, 2021-2031F  | 
6.3.6 Croatia Ghee Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F  | 
7 Croatia Ghee Market Import-Export Trade Statistics  | 
7.1 Croatia Ghee Market Export to Major Countries  | 
7.2 Croatia Ghee Market Imports from Major Countries  | 
8 Croatia Ghee Market Key Performance Indicators  | 
8.1 Average selling price of ghee products in the market  | 
8.2 Number of new ghee product launches in Croatia  | 
8.3 Consumer satisfaction and loyalty towards ghee brands  | 
8.4 Percentage of market penetration in urban vs. rural areas  | 
8.5 Number of partnerships or collaborations with local dairy farms  | 
9 Croatia Ghee Market - Opportunity Assessment  | 
9.1 Croatia Ghee Market Opportunity Assessment, By Source, 2021 & 2031F  | 
9.2 Croatia Ghee Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-use, 2021 & 2031F  | 
9.3 Croatia Ghee Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F  | 
10 Croatia Ghee Market - Competitive Landscape  | 
10.1 Croatia Ghee Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024  | 
10.2 Croatia Ghee Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters  | 
11 Company Profiles  | 
12 Recommendations  | 13 Disclaimer  |