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Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Croatia

Publisher Euromonitor International
Published Nov 10, 2025
Length 50 Pages
SKU # EP20589682

Description

Cooking ingredients and meals in Croatia recorded a solid value increase in 2025 as prices broadly stabilised and volumes rebounded across several categories. After years of inflationary strain, unit prices softened for key staples such as sunflower oil and mainstream sauces, aided by VAT relief and a continuing retail price cap on one-litre sunflower oil. Olive oil remained structurally expensive, while cocoa prices sustained pressure on chocolate spreads. The result was slower price growth tha...

Euromonitor International's Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Croatia report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national level, providing local insight and understanding unavailable elsewhere. In addition to the latest retail sales data 2020-2024, it identifies the leading companies, brands and retail outlets, and assesses the key trends and demographic shifts behind consumer demand and sales growth. How key trends such as health and wellness, sustainability and recovery from the pandemic are currently shaping the market along with prospects for the next five years, clearly indicating how the market is expected to change.

Product coverage: Edible Oils, Meals and Soups, Sauces, Dips and Condiments, Sweet Spreads.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

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* Get a detailed picture of the Cooking Ingredients and Meals market;
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* Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.

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50 Pages
Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Croatia
Euromonitor International
November 2025
List Of Contents And Tables
COOKING INGREDIENTS AND MEALS IN CROATIA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Sales benefit from unit price stabilisation
KEY DATA FINDINGS
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Trade dynamics and input volatility shape the competitive landscape
Tourism boosts shelf-stable meals and convenience lines
Quality control and provenance gain importance
WHAT’S NEXT?
Steady growth outlook led by sauces, meals and convenience innovation
Domestic production investments reinforce competitiveness
Modern retail and digital fulfilment drive future channel dynamics
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Podravka consolidates leadership through investment and innovation
Fortenova Grupa drives fastest growth through pricing strategy and brand agility
Private label performance remains mixed but strategically important
CHANNELS
Supermarkets consolidate leadership through range, promotions and tourist reach
E-commerce accelerates as digital habits deepen
Retail outperforms foodservice as at-home and tourist consumption dominate
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 2 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 3 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 4 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Cooking Ingredients and Meals: % Value 2021-2025
Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Cooking Ingredients and Meals: % Value 2022-2025
Table 7 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2020-2025
Table 8 Distribution of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 12 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
EDIBLE OILS IN CROATIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Health and provenance key factors for consumers
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Olive oil retains premium leadership despite easing prices
WHAT’S NEXT?
Steady value gains expected as pricing stabilises and local capacity strengthens
Health and wellness continue to define consumer priorities
Policy measures and origin protection reinforce stability and trust
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Zvijezda consolidates leadership through scale, pricing and wellness positioning
Fortenova Grupa emerges as the most dynamic player through private label expansion
CHANNELS
Supermarkets dominate as price, range and convenience align
E-commerce gains traction as producers and tourists drive online repeat sales
CATEGORY DATA
Table 13 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 14 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 15 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 16 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 17 NBO Company Shares of Edible Oils: % Value 2021-2025
Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of Edible Oils: % Value 2022-2025
Table 19 Distribution of Edible Oils by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 20 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 21 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 23 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
MEALS AND SOUPS IN CROATIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Demand for convenient products with a long shelf-life benefits sales
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Broader convenience trend and upgraded formulations drive category expansion
Shelf-stable ready meals set the pace for value growth
WHAT’S NEXT?
Stable expansion expected as convenience, health and tourism continue to reinforce demand
Health and wellness continue to shape product innovation and consumer preferences
Digitalisation and smart manufacturing to accelerate innovation cycles
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Podravka strengthens leadership through breadth, innovation and digital engagement
Lidl Hrvatska gains share through price leadership and tourist familiarity
CHANNELS
Supermarkets dominate as range depth and accessibility drive value share
Online retail gains momentum as pantry formats suit delivery and reordering
CATEGORY DATA
Table 24 Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 25 Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 26 Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 27 Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 28 NBO Company Shares of Meals and Soups: % Value 2021-2025
Table 29 LBN Brand Shares of Meals and Soups: % Value 2022-2025
Table 30 Distribution of Meals and Soups by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 31 Forecast Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 32 Forecast Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 33 Forecast Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 34 Forecast Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
SAUCES, DIPS AND CONDIMENTS IN CROATIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
More stable pricing with growth supported by innovation
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Promotional intensity limits value upside as innovation broadens the offer
Mustard emerges as the most dynamic growth contributor in 2025
WHAT’S NEXT?
Steady, innovation-led growth expected as pricing stabilises and quality improves
Health and wellness trends centre on simpler, cleaner formulations
Processing and packaging upgrades transform production efficiency and sustainability
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Zvijezda consolidates leadership through portfolio strength and disciplined pricing
Podravka delivers fastest growth on innovation and capacity expansion
CHANNELS
Supermarkets dominate as range depth and promotional activity anchor sales
Online retail accelerates as convenience and discoverability enhance penetration
CATEGORY DATA
Table 35 Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 36 Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 37 Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 38 Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 39 Sales of Liquid Recipe Sauces by Type: % Value 2020-2025
Table 40 NBO Company Shares of Sauces, Dips and Condiments: % Value 2021-2025
Table 41 LBN Brand Shares of Sauces, Dips and Condiments: % Value 2022-2025
Table 42 Distribution of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 43 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 44 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 45 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 46 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
SWEET SPREADS IN CROATIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Tourist demand and shift away from home production boost sales
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Jams and preserves outperform as affordability and convenience drive usage
WHAT’S NEXT?
Continued category expansion driven by fruit-forward innovation and steady breakfast habits
Health and wellness trends favour naturalness and simple, recognisable ingredients
Regulatory reform to raise transparency and quality benchmarks across the category
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Podravka consolidates leadership through breadth, innovation and brand heritage
Private label and regional premium players gain momentum through affordability and authenticity
CHANNELS
Supermarkets dominate as core breakfast and snacking occasions drive sales
E-commerce accelerates as repeat orders and tourism extend reach
CATEGORY DATA
Table 47 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 48 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 49 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 50 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 51 NBO Company Shares of Sweet Spreads: % Value 2021-2025
Table 52 LBN Brand Shares of Sweet Spreads: % Value 2022-2025
Table 53 Distribution of Sweet Spreads by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 54 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 55 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 56 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 57 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER

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