Croatia: Other Cereals Market 2024

Other Cereals Market Size in Croatia

The Croatian other cereals market surged to $X in 2021, picking up by 28% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a slight curtailment. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Other Cereals Production in Croatia

In value terms, other cereals production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 57%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, the average yield of other cerealses in Croatia shrank modestly to X tons per ha, dropping by -4.9% against 2020. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 9.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average other cereals yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, 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 2021, the harvested area of other cerealses in Croatia surged to X ha, with an increase of 18% against the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the other cereals harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Other Cereals Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2021, approx. X tons of other cerealses were exported from Croatia; growing by 16% against the previous year. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 244% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, other cereals exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 413%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for other cereals exports from Croatia, with a 60% share of total exports. Moreover, other cereals exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovenia (X tons), twofold. Hungary (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy amounted to +52.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovenia (+98.9% per year) and Hungary (+321.3% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for other cereals exports from Croatia, comprising 57% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovenia ($X), with a 28% share of total exports. It was followed by Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy totaled +67.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovenia (+80.8% per year) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (+7.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average other cereals export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 34% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 78%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Other Cereals Imports

Imports into Croatia

After three years of decline, overseas purchases of other cerealses increased by 56% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 431% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, other cereals imports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. In general, imports enjoyed noticeable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 133%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Hungary (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of other cereals to Croatia, with a 62% share of total imports. Moreover, other cereals imports from Hungary exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold. Austria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Hungary totaled -12.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+54.0% per year) and Austria (+9.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest other cereals suppliers to Croatia were the Netherlands ($X), Hungary ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising 73% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +46.7%, 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

The average other cereals import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -29.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 107%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+9.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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