Croatia: Vegetable Product Market 2024

Vegetable Product Market Size in Croatia

The Croatian vegetable product market amounted to $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Product Production in Croatia

In value terms, vegetable product production expanded remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of vegetable products in Croatia totaled X tons per ha in 2022, approximately equating 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The vegetable product yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the vegetable product harvested area in Croatia stood at X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable product production reached the maximum at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Product Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, vegetable product exports from Croatia skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, vegetable product exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a remarkable increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable product exports from Croatia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable product exports to Hungary exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovenia (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Serbia (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Hungary was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovenia (X% per year) and Serbia (X% per year).

In value terms, Hungary ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for vegetable products exports from Croatia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovenia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Romania, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Hungary was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovenia (X% per year) and Romania (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable product export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed resilient growth. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Montenegro ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovenia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Product Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, the amount of vegetable products imported into Croatia contracted notably to X tons, dropping by X% against 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable product imports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Poland (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable product imports to Croatia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Kosovo, Germany, the Netherlands, India, Hungary and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kosovo (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetable products to Croatia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable product import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a notable expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Greece ($X per ton), while the price for Kosovo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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