> In 2024 Croatia produced 42,480 t of beef (cattle meat), the 99th largest in the world (0.06% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 4.1%.

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# Beef (cattle meat) production in Croatia

In 2024 Croatia produced 42,480 t of beef (cattle meat), the 99th largest in the world (0.06% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 4.1%. The record was 47,400 t in 2013.

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Production, 202442,480 t
World rank99 of 189
10-year change−4.1%
Record47,400 t2013

## Beef (cattle meat) in Croatia, 1992–2024 (tonnes)

## Croatia compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.06%0.07% in 2014
kg per person11.0world 8.55
10-year change−4.1%world +10%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 97 | [Lithuania](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/lithuania/) | 44,760 | 0.06% |
| 98 | [Saudi Arabia](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/saudi-arabia/) | 43,000 | 0.06% |
| 99 | **Croatia** | 42,480 | 0.06% |
| 100 | [Rwanda](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/rwanda/) | 42,094 | 0.06% |
| 101 | [Tunisia](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/tunisia/) | 41,793 | 0.06% |

[Full ranking of 189 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/)

### Map of world production of beef (cattle meat)

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Croatia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 42,480 | +3.2% |
| 2023 | 41,180 | −0.1% |
| 2022 | 41,230 | −4.5% |
| 2021 | 43,180 | −0.4% |
| 2020 | 43,370 | −4.5% |
| 2019 | 45,430 | +3.8% |
| 2018 | 43,780 | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 42,562 | −4.8% |
| 2016 | 44,709 | +6.5% |
| 2015 | 42,000 | −5.2% |
| 2014 | 44,300 | −6.5% |
| 2013 | 47,400 | +0.6% |
| 2012 | 47,100 | +30% |
| 2011 | 36,200 | −3.5% |
| 2010 | 37,500 | +1.9% |
| 2009 | 36,800 | +3.1% |
| 2008 | 35,700 | +6.9% |
| 2007 | 33,400 | −7.8% |
| 2006 | 36,230 | +10% |
| 2005 | 32,800 | +4.1% |
| 2004 | 31,507 | +12% |
| 2003 | 28,150 | +5.8% |
| 2002 | 26,602 | +4.0% |
| 2001 | 25,570 | −8.2% |
| 2000 | 27,854 | +0.9% |
| 1999 | 27,614 | +7.5% |
| 1998 | 25,691 | −2.2% |
| 1997 | 26,276 | +22% |
| 1996 | 21,517 | −17% |
| 1995 | 25,838 | −8.8% |
| 1994 | 28,346 | −16% |
| 1993 | 33,824 | −8.0% |
| 1992 | 36,778 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports4,977 t USD 30.8 m
Exporter rank34 of 92
Imports26,609 t USD 150 m
Importer rank19 of 169
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. [World exporters and importers](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of beef (cattle meat) in Croatia?

Croatia produced 42,480 t in 2024, 0.06% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Croatia rank in the world for production of beef (cattle meat)?

Croatia ranked 99th of 189 countries in 2024. The largest producer was United States with 17.6% of the world total.

### How has the production of beef (cattle meat) in Croatia changed?

It fell by 4.1% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +10% for the world. The record was 47,400 t in 2013.

### Does Croatia export or import meat of cattle with the bone, fresh or chilled?

In 2024 Croatia reported exports of 4,977 t (USD 30.8 m) and imports of 26,609 t (USD 150 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.

### Where does this data come from?

From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/united-states/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/brazil/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/china/)[Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/argentina/)[Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/australia/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/mexico/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/russia/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/turkey/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/pakistan/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/france/)[Canada](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/canada/)[Uzbekistan](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/uzbekistan/)
[All countries producing beef (cattle meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/)

## Other products of Croatia

[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/croatia/)[Green maize](https://husfarm.com/production/green-maize/croatia/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/croatia/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/croatia/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/croatia/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/croatia/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/croatia/)[Soybeans](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/croatia/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/croatia/)[Sunflower seed](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed/croatia/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/croatia/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/croatia/)
[Agricultural production in Croatia](https://husfarm.com/production/country/croatia/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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