Croatia: Market for Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes 2024

Market Size for Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes in Croatia

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in the Croatian market for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes, when its value increased by 152% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable slump. Citrus fruit jams and marmalades consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes in Croatia

In value terms, citrus fruit jams and marmalades production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a deep setback. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, exports of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes from Croatia fell dramatically to X tons, waning by -58.2% on 2021 figures. In general, exports showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 12,910%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit jams and marmalades exports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 6,054%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for citrus fruit jams and marmalades exports from Croatia, accounting for a 70% share of total exports. Moreover, citrus fruit jams and marmalades exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States totaled +130.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+29.6% per year) and Germany (-28.9% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes exports from Croatia, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 4.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 3.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States amounted to +169.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+28.9% per year) and Germany (-30.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 107% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 125% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 the United States (+17.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, purchases abroad of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes increased by 48% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports posted a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 94% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit jams and marmalades imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 106% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of citrus fruit jams and marmalades imports to Croatia, together comprising 64% of total imports. Poland, Serbia, Austria, Hungary, Slovenia and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Serbia (with a CAGR of +129.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest citrus fruit jams and marmalades suppliers to Croatia were France ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 69% share of total imports. Serbia, Austria, Poland, Hungary, Slovenia and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

Among the main suppliers, Serbia, with a CAGR of +125.5%, 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 import price for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -2% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

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 the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+9.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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