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Seafood Processing in Croatia Industry Data and Analysis

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Gaetana Mak
Analyst London, United Kingdom November 2025

Over the five years through 2025, seafood processing revenue is expected to climb at a compound annual rate of 1.7%. European seafood processors face a volatile market shaped by shifting consumer demand, supply shocks, labour shortages and rising regulatory pressures. Consumers are trading down from fresh to frozen and canned formats as inflation erodes their purchasing power. Large diversified processors with freezing and canning capacity are gaining market share, while smaller fresh specialists face margin compression. Supply chains remain fragile. Geopolitical tensions, quota cuts and climate change have tightened whitefish supplies, pushing prices to record highs and forcing costly species substitutions. Salmon processors face the opposite problem – oversupply and US tariffs have driven prices to four-year lows, squeezing profit.

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What's included in this industry analysis

IBISWorld's research coverage on the Seafood Processing industry in Croatia includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2015-2030. The most recent publication was released November 2025.

About this industry

What's this industry report about?

The Seafood Processing industry in Croatia operates under the industry code HR-C102. Companies in this industry process and preserve fish, molluscs, crustaceans and other seafood. The industry includes factory ships that process seafood, unless they also engage in fishing activities and excludes the processing of products derived from marine mammals. The preparation of frozen fish dishes and the manufacture of fish soups also fall outside the scope of the industry. Related terms covered in the Seafood Processing industry in Croatia include aquaculture, bycatch, high-pressure processing (hpp) and traceability.

What's included in this industry?

Products and services covered in Seafood Processing industry in Croatia include Frozen seafood , Fresh or chilled seafood and Seafood in batter or breadcrumbs .

What companies are included in this industry?

Companies covered in the Seafood Processing industry in Croatia include Nomad Foods Ltd.

Performance

What's included in the Performance chapter?

The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Seafood Processing industry in Croatia.

Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.

Products & Markets

What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?

The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed product and service segmentation, analysis of major markets and international trade data for the for the Seafood Processing industry in Croatia.

Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.

Geographic Breakdown

What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?

The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Seafood Processing industry in Croatia.

Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.

Competitive Forces

What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?

The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Seafood Processing industry in Croatia. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.

Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.

Companies

What's included in the Companies chapter?

The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Seafood Processing industry in Croatia. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.

Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.

External Environment

What's included in the External Environment chapter?

The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Seafood Processing industry in Croatia. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.

Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.

Financial Benchmarks

What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?

The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Seafood Processing industry in Croatia. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.

Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.

Industry Data

What's included in the Industry Data chapter?

The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Seafood Processing industry in Croatia.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the market size of the Seafood Processing industry in Croatia in 2026?

The market size of the Seafood Processing industry in Croatia is €107.4m in 2026.

How many businesses are there in the Seafood Processing industry in Croatia in 2025?

There are 50 businesses in the Seafood Processing industry in Croatia, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.8 % between 2020 and 2025.

Has the Seafood Processing industry in Croatia grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Seafood Processing industry in Croatia has been growing at a CAGR of 0.0 % between 2020 and 2025.

What is the forecast growth of the Seafood Processing industry in Croatia over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Seafood Processing industry in Croatia is expected to decline.

What are the biggest companies in the Seafood Processing industry in Croatia?

The biggest company operating in the Seafood Processing industry in Croatia is Nomad Foods Ltd

What does the Seafood Processing industry in Croatia include?

Frozen seafood and Fresh or chilled seafood are part of the Seafood Processing industry in Croatia.

Which companies have the highest market share in the Seafood Processing industry in Croatia?

The company holding the most market share in the Seafood Processing industry in Croatia is Nomad Foods Ltd.

How competitive is the Seafood Processing industry in Croatia?

The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Seafood Processing industry in Croatia.

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