Croatia: Cow Peas Market 2025

Cow Peas Market Size in Croatia

The Croatian cow peas market stood at $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a resilient increase. Cow peas consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cow Peas Production in Croatia

In value terms, cow peas production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 320%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average cow peas yield in Croatia was estimated at X tons per ha, surging by 1.8% on the year before. In general, the yield indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cow peas yield decreased by -1.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 109% against the previous year. The cow peas yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The cow peas harvested area in Croatia reached X ha in 2022, with an increase of 2.5% on 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed tangible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 157% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the cow peas harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cow Peas Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, overseas shipments of cow peas (dry) increased by 6,468% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 348,780%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cow peas exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 230,650%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tons) was the main destination for cow peas exports from Croatia, with a 92% share of total exports. Moreover, cow peas exports to Slovenia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Slovenia amounted to +390.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bosnia and Herzegovina (+38.4% per year) and Germany (+182.0% per year).

In value terms, Slovenia ($X) remains the key foreign market for cow peas (dry) exports from Croatia, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X), with a 6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Slovenia stood at +355.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bosnia and Herzegovina (+28.0% per year) and Germany (+185.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cow peas export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -20.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 127% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Cow Peas Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, approx. X tons of cow peas (dry) were imported into Croatia; falling by -7.5% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 1,827%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cow peas imports reached $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 972%. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Canada (X tons) constituted the largest cow peas supplier to Croatia, accounting for a 78% share of total imports. Moreover, cow peas imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Slovenia (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Canada amounted to +24.1%.

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cow peas (dry) to Croatia, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovenia ($X), with a 17% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Canada stood at +22.9%.

Import Prices by Country

The average cow peas import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 67%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the price for Slovenia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (-0.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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