Croatia: Buckwheat Market 2025

Buckwheat Market Size in Croatia

The Croatian buckwheat market dropped to $X in 2022, which is down by -6.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Buckwheat consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Buckwheat Production in Croatia

In value terms, buckwheat production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 400%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of buckwheat in Croatia shrank modestly to X kg per ha, which is down by -2.4% on the previous year's figure. In general, the yield continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average buckwheat 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 buckwheat harvested area in Croatia reached X ha in 2022, increasing by 3.9% against 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 133%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to buckwheat production attained the maximum at X ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Buckwheat Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, the amount of buckwheat exported from Croatia soared to X tons, jumping by 42% on the year before. In general, exports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 4,065%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, buckwheat exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 3,236%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons), Estonia (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of buckwheat exports from Croatia, with a combined 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Estonia (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Austria ($X) remains the key foreign market for buckwheat exports from Croatia, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Estonia ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Austria amounted to +10.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Estonia (0.0% per year) and France (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average buckwheat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -5.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 99%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Serbia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($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 Serbia (+27.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Buckwheat Imports

Imports into Croatia

Buckwheat imports into Croatia surged to X tons in 2022, increasing by 77% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 125% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, buckwheat imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 112% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of buckwheat imports to Croatia, with a combined 86% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +53.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest buckwheat suppliers to Croatia were Germany ($X), Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X) and Hungary ($X), with a combined 79% share of total imports.

Hungary, with a CAGR of +53.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average buckwheat import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -6.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, enjoyed measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 70% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bosnia and Herzegovina (+12.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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