Croatia: Market for Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry) 2025

Market Size for Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry) in Croatia

For the third consecutive year, the Croatian market for broad beans and horse beans (dry) recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 85% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption saw significant growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry) in Croatia

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 4%. Broad bean and horse bean production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of broad beans and horse beans (dry) in Croatia skyrocketed to X tons per ha in 2022, picking up by 24% against the year before. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a perceptible slump. Over the period under review, the average broad bean and horse bean yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of broad beans and horse beans (dry) were harvested in Croatia; which is down by -9.2% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to broad bean and horse bean production reached the maximum at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry)

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, the amount of broad beans and horse beans (dry) exported from Croatia shrank sharply to X kg, falling by -83.3% compared with 2021. In general, exports recorded a significant decline. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X kg in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a sharp contraction. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X kg) was the main destination for broad bean and horse bean exports from Croatia, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2018 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Slovenia was relatively modest.

In value terms, Slovenia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for broad beans and horse beans (dry) exports from Croatia.

From 2018 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Slovenia was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for broad beans and horse beans (dry) stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 41% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a significant expansion. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Slovenia.

From 2018 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to -15.3% per year.

Imports of Broad Beans And Horse Beans (Dry)

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, the amount of broad beans and horse beans (dry) imported into Croatia surged to X tons, increasing by 4,554% against the previous year. In general, imports continue to indicate significant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, broad bean and horse bean imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed strong growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) was the main supplier of broad bean and horse bean to Croatia, accounting for a 92% share of total imports. Moreover, broad bean and horse bean imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X tons), more than tenfold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany stood at +186.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+219.7% per year) and Italy (-6.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of broad beans and horse beans (dry) to Croatia, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +138.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+266.9% per year) and Italy (-9.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for broad beans and horse beans (dry) stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -48.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+14.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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