Croatia: Chili And Pepper Market 2025

Chili And Pepper Market Size in Croatia

In 2022, the Croatian chili and pepper market increased by 13% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +34.1% against 2019 indices. Chili and pepper consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Chili And Pepper Production in Croatia

In value terms, chili and pepper production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +39.2% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 52%. Chili and pepper production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of chilies and peppers (green) in Croatia amounted to X tons per ha, increasing by 7.4% against the year before. Overall, the yield indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, chili and pepper yield decreased by -7.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average chili and pepper yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The chili and pepper harvested area in Croatia fell to X ha in 2022, declining by -7.5% compared with 2021. Overall, the harvested area showed a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 102% against the previous year. The chili and pepper harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Chili And Pepper Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, overseas shipments of chilies and peppers (green) decreased by -24.5% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, saw a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 333%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

In value terms, chili and pepper exports fell notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 292% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tons) was the main destination for chili and pepper exports from Croatia, accounting for a 86% share of total exports. Moreover, chili and pepper exports to Slovenia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons), with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Slovenia stood at +19.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+12.3% per year) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (+11.5% per year).

In value terms, Slovenia ($X) remains the key foreign market for chilies and peppers (green) exports from Croatia, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 4% share of total exports. It was followed by Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Slovenia totaled +23.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+10.0% per year) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (+15.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average chili and pepper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 8.9% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.4%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($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 Bosnia and Herzegovina (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chili And Pepper Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, the amount of chilies and peppers (green) imported into Croatia surged to X tons, growing by 16% against the previous year. In general, imports showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 34% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chili and pepper imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

North Macedonia (X tons), Albania (X tons) and Serbia (X tons) were the main suppliers of chili and pepper imports to Croatia, together accounting for 53% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Albania (with a CAGR of +74.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, North Macedonia ($X), Spain ($X) and Albania ($X) appeared to be the largest chili and pepper suppliers to Croatia, with a combined 46% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Albania, with a CAGR of +95.8%, recorded 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 chili and pepper import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 1.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for North Macedonia ($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 (+12.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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