Croatia: Almond Market 2025

Almond Market Size in Croatia

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Croatian almond market, when its value decreased by -36.6% to $X. In general, consumption, however, recorded a resilient expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Almond Production in Croatia

In value terms, almond production shrank dramatically to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 2,076%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then fell significantly in the following year.

The average yield of almonds in Croatia declined notably to X kg per ha in 2021, dropping by -25.2% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw slight growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by 253%. The almond yield peaked at X kg per ha in 2020, and then contracted markedly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, approx. X ha of almonds were harvested in Croatia; with a decrease of -11.7% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 48%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to almond production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Almond Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2021, almond exports from Croatia soared to X kg, increasing by 173% on 2020 figures. In general, exports, however, faced a dramatic contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 291,731%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, almond exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a dramatic decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 242,008% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina (X kg) was the main destination for almond exports from Croatia, accounting for a 98% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK (X kg), with a 1.7% share of total exports.

From 2015 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bosnia and Herzegovina amounted to -29.9%.

In value terms, Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X) remains the key foreign market for almond exports from Croatia, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 5.3% share of total exports.

From 2015 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bosnia and Herzegovina totaled -32.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The average almond export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -39.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 596%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina stood at $X per ton.

From 2015 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bosnia and Herzegovina (-3.0%).

Almond Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2021, purchases abroad of almonds increased by 33% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 804%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, almond imports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 1,095% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tons) was the main almond supplier to Croatia, accounting for a 99% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany (X kg), with a 0.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands totaled +141.4%.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of almond to Croatia, comprising 99% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 0.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands totaled +109.3%.

Import Prices by Country

The average almond import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -16.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 37% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+54.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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