Croatia: Dry Bean Market 2025

Dry Bean Market Size in Croatia

In 2022, the Croatian dry bean market increased by 19% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% 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 +52.7% against 2019 indices. Dry bean consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Dry Bean Production in Croatia

In value terms, dry bean production expanded remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 224% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average dry bean yield in Croatia expanded to X tons per ha, picking up by 2.2% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the yield indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, dry bean yield decreased by -2.2% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by 40%. The dry bean 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of beans (dry) production in Croatia totaled X ha, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. Overall, the total harvested area indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, dry bean harvested area decreased by -0.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 50%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the dry bean harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Dry Bean Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, overseas shipments of beans (dry) increased by 13% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 717%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, dry bean exports rose markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 459%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tons) was the main destination for dry bean exports from Croatia, accounting for a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, dry bean exports to Slovenia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons), sevenfold. Serbia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Slovenia amounted to +32.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bosnia and Herzegovina (+22.9% per year) and Serbia (+3.6% per year).

In value terms, Slovenia ($X) remains the key foreign market for beans (dry) exports from Croatia, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Serbia, with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Slovenia stood at +30.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bosnia and Herzegovina (+26.5% per year) and Serbia (+14.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dry bean export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -4.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, dry bean export price increased by +38.1% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 165%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Serbia ($X per ton) and Slovenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per ton) and Switzerland ($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 Serbia (+10.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dry Bean Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, approx. X tons of beans (dry) were imported into Croatia; jumping by 23% on the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, dry bean imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +83.4% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Canada (X tons) constituted the largest dry bean supplier to Croatia, accounting for a 48% share of total imports. Moreover, dry bean imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Argentina (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Canada stood at +13.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+23.1% per year) and Argentina (+4.0% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of beans (dry) to Croatia, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Canada amounted to +11.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+12.7% per year) and Argentina (+3.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average dry bean import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 6.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 19%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Ethiopia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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