Croatia: Cereal Market 2025

Cereal Market Size in Croatia

In 2022, the Croatian cereal market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a mild shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cereal Production in Croatia

In value terms, cereal production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of cereals in Croatia contracted modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, flattening at 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average cereal yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat 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 cereals were harvested in Croatia; picking up by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cereal production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cereal Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, overseas shipments of cereals decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cereal exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for cereal exports from Croatia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cereal exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovenia (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Italy stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovenia (X% per year) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (X% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for cereals exports from Croatia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Slovenia ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovenia (X% per year) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cereal export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, cereal export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per ton) and Malta ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Cereal Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, imports of cereals into Croatia rose remarkably to X tons, with an increase of X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cereal imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Hungary (X tons), Serbia (X tons) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons) were the main suppliers of cereal imports to Croatia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Austria, Ukraine, Slovenia, Romania and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Ukraine (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Hungary ($X), Serbia ($X) and Ukraine ($X) were the largest cereal suppliers to Croatia, together accounting for X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Ukraine, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, 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 cereal import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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