Croatia: Eggplant Market 2024

Eggplant Market Size in Croatia

After two years of growth, the Croatian eggplant market decreased by X% to $X in 2023. In general, consumption, however, recorded a remarkable increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Eggplant Production in Croatia

In value terms, eggplant production shrank sharply to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a precipitous slump. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2022, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

In 2023, the average yield of eggplants (aubergines) in Croatia was estimated at X tons per ha, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The eggplant yield peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, approx. X ha of eggplants (aubergines) were harvested in Croatia; falling by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a precipitous curtailment. The eggplant harvested area peaked at X ha in 2022, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Eggplant Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2023, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of eggplants (aubergines), when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, eggplant exports soared to $X in 2023. In general, exports saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons), Slovenia (X tons) and Serbia (X tons) were the main destinations of eggplant exports from Croatia, with a combined X% share of total exports. Montenegro, Hungary and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Montenegro (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X), Slovenia ($X) and Serbia ($X) were the largest markets for eggplant exported from Croatia worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. Montenegro, Hungary and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Montenegro, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average eggplant export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2023, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the Czech Republic ($X per ton) and Montenegro ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($X per ton) and Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Eggplant Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2023, approx. X tons of eggplants (aubergines) were imported into Croatia; with an increase of X% against 2022. In general, total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, eggplant imports surged to $X in 2023. Overall, imports showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of eggplant imports to Croatia, together comprising X% of total imports. Slovenia, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Spain ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest eggplant suppliers to Croatia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Slovenia, North Macedonia, France and Bosnia and Herzegovina lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average eggplant import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform