Croatia: Green Bean Market 2025

Green Bean Market Size in Croatia

The Croatian green bean market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, with an increase of 25% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a buoyant increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Green Bean Production in Croatia

In value terms, green bean production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 118%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of green beans in Croatia surged to X tons per ha in 2022, with an increase of 17% against 2021 figures. In general, the yield posted prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the yield increased by 41%. Over the period under review, the average green bean yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The green bean harvested area in Croatia expanded sharply to X ha in 2022, increasing by 12% on 2021. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to green bean production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Green Bean Exports

Exports from Croatia

Green bean exports from Croatia contracted sharply to X tons in 2022, which is down by -66% against the previous year. Overall, exports saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 1,945%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, green bean exports declined sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 2,200% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tons) was the main destination for green bean exports from Croatia, with a 84% share of total exports. Moreover, green bean exports to Slovenia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X kg), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Serbia (X kg), with a 4.4% share.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Slovenia totaled -9.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+159.2% per year) and Serbia (-30.2% per year).

In value terms, Slovenia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for green beans exports from Croatia, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Serbia, with a 5.4% share.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Slovenia amounted to -12.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+208.3% per year) and Serbia (-27.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average green bean export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a noticeable decrease. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Austria ($X per ton) and Serbia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (+18.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Green Bean Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, overseas purchases of green beans decreased by -21.8% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after five years of growth. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 109% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, green bean imports reduced notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 69% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of green bean to Croatia, accounting for a 49% share of total imports. Moreover, green bean imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Albania (X tons), threefold. Slovenia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain stood at +37.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Albania (+47.7% per year) and Slovenia (+9.0% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of green beans to Croatia, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Albania ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain stood at +29.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Albania (+65.8% per year) and Italy (+19.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average green bean import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -7.9% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, green bean import price increased by +41.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 73%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Albania (+12.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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