
The Croatia snacks market is on track for slight growth, expected to expand from USD 1,181.6 million in 2024 to USD 1,386.4 million by 2030, with a CAGR of 2.7% during the evaluated period. Croatia’s snack market is undergoing a transition toward premiumization, driven by a combination of rising disposable incomes and increased exposure to Western European consumption patterns. Urban consumers, particularly in Zagreb and Split, are gravitating toward imported and locally-produced snacks that emphasize gourmet ingredients and refined textures. Products such as truffle-flavored chips, artisanal chocolate bites, and Mediterranean nut blends are gaining shelf dominance as middle-class preferences evolve beyond conventional processed offerings. This shift reflects a broader trend toward indulgent snacking that aligns with tourism-driven culinary expectations.
Tourism’s significant contribution to retail growth is shaping the positioning of Croatian snack brands. As seasonal tourist flows return to pre-pandemic levels, domestic snack manufacturers are catering to international palates by launching souvenir-ready, regionally branded snacks. Flavors inspired by Dalmatian herbs, Istrian olive oil, and Adriatic seafood are being packaged in formats that blend convenience with cultural storytelling. Retailers are capitalizing on this by integrating snack promotions with travel hubs, creating a feedback loop between hospitality and FMCG consumption.
This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the Croatia snacks market, combining historical data from 2020 to 2024 with forward-looking projections through 2030. It examines market size, growth rates, and key trends, offering a detailed perspective on the industry’s evolution. The analysis is structured across critical dimensions, including product type and distribution channel, enabling stakeholders to identify opportunities and make informed strategic decisions.
Market Segmentation
The segmentation of the Croatia snacks market is outlined below:
Product type: confectionery (chocolate confectionery, gum, sugar confectionery), ice cream and frozen dessert (frozen yoghurt, impulse ice creams, take-home ice creams), savory snacks (corn and tortilla chips, nuts and seeds, popcorn, potato chips, pretzels, puffed snacks, rice snacks, savoury biscuits and crackers, vegetable and pulse chips, others), fruit snacks, snack bars, sweet biscuits (chocolate biscuits, cookies, plain biscuits, stuffed biscuits, wafers)
Distribution channel: convenience stores, discounters, e-commerce, food specialty stores, forecourts, general merchandise stores, health stores, hypermarkets, small grocery stores, supermarkets, vending, others
The Croatia market for snacks is divided based on product type and distribution channel. The market is classified by product type into confectionery (chocolate confectionery, gum, sugar confectionery), ice cream and frozen dessert (frozen yoghurt, impulse ice creams, take-home ice creams), savory snacks (corn and tortilla chips, nuts and seeds, popcorn, potato chips, pretzels, puffed snacks, rice snacks, savoury biscuits and crackers, vegetable and pulse chips, others), fruit snacks, snack bars, and sweet biscuits (chocolate biscuits, cookies, plain biscuits, stuffed biscuits, wafers). Distribution channel segmentation comprises convenience stores, discounters, e-commerce, food specialty stores, forecourts, general merchandise stores, health stores, hypermarkets, small grocery stores, supermarkets, vending, and others.
Competitive Landscape
The report highlights leading companies in the snacks market, including Alfred Ritter GmbH & Co. KG, Atlantic Grupa d.d., August Storck KG, BAHLSEN GmbH & Co. KG., Biovega d.o.o., Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprungli AG, Ferrero International S.A., Ficosota Food EAD, FRANCK d.d., Haribo GmbH & Company KG, Hero AG, Intersnack Group GmbH & Co. KG, IPK Kandit d.d., Kanaan d.o.o., Kellanova, Koestlin d.d., Kras d.d., Lorenz Snackworld GmbH, Makpromet ad, Mars Incorporated, Mogyi Kft., Mondelez International Inc., Nestle S.A., Noberasco S.p.A., Nomad Foods Limited, PepsiCo Inc., Perfetti Van Melle Group, Pladis Foods Limited, Podravka d.d., Unilever PLC and Zvecevo d.d.
This report presents an extensive analysis of major entities in the snacks market, focusing on their performance from 2020 to 2024. Findings showcase changes in market share, recognizing both long-standing leaders and new challengers.
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Findings
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
Croatia Snacks Market – Product Type Analysis
Croatia Snacks Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Company Shares Analysis
Alfred Ritter GmbH & Co. KG
Atlantic Grupa d.d.
August Storck KG
BAHLSEN GmbH & Co. KG.
Biovega d.o.o.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprungli AG
Ferrero International S.A.
Ficosota Food EAD
FRANCK d.d.
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Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer
FIGURES AND TABLES
Table Croatia Snacks Market 2020-2030
Chart Croatia Snacks Market, Net Growth, 2020-2030
Chart Croatia Snacks Market, Growth Rates, 2020-2030
Table Croatia Snacks Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Chart Croatia Snacks Market by Product Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Croatia Snacks Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Table Croatia Snacks Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Chart Croatia Snacks Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart Croatia Snacks Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Table Croatia Snacks Market Share (%), by Companies, 2020-2024
Chart Croatia Snacks Market, by Companies, 2024
Table Croatia Snacks Market Share (%), by Brands, 2020-2024
Chart Croatia Snacks Market, by Brands, 2024
Table Croatia – Population (Millions) and Forecast
Table Croatia – Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Forecast
Table Croatia – Gross Domestic Product and Forecast
Table Croatia Snacks Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table Croatia Snacks Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)
Companies Mentioned
Alfred Ritter GmbH & Co. KG
Atlantic Grupa d.d.
August Storck KG
BAHLSEN GmbH & Co. KG.
Biovega d.o.o.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprungli AG
Ferrero International S.A.
Ficosota Food EAD
FRANCK d.d.
Haribo GmbH & Company KG
Hero AG
Intersnack Group GmbH & Co. KG
IPK Kandit d.d.
Kanaan d.o.o.
Kellanova
Koestlin d.d.
Kras d.d.
Lorenz Snackworld GmbH
Makpromet ad
Mars, Incorporated
Mogyi Kft.
Mondelez International Inc.
Nestle S.A.
Noberasco S.p.A.
Nomad Foods Limited
PepsiCo, Inc.
Perfetti Van Melle Group
Pladis Foods Limited
Podravka d.d.
Unilever PLC
Zvecevo d.d.
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