Croatia: Market for Frozen Fruits And Vegetables 2024

Market Size for Frozen Fruits And Vegetables in Croatia

In 2022, the Croatian frozen fruits and vegetables market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption recorded buoyant growth. Frozen fruits and vegetables consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Production of Frozen Fruits And Vegetables in Croatia

In value terms, frozen fruits and vegetables production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a tangible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Frozen Fruits And Vegetables

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, approx. X tons of frozen fruits and vegetables were exported from Croatia; which is down by X% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, saw a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, frozen fruits and vegetables exports expanded to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tons), Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of frozen fruits and vegetables exports from Croatia, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Slovenia ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest markets for frozen fruits and vegetables exported from Croatia worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Italy, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average frozen fruits and vegetables export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Frozen Fruits And Vegetables

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, imports of frozen fruits and vegetables into Croatia rose significantly to X tons, surging by X% against 2021 figures. Overall, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, frozen fruits and vegetables imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of frozen fruits and vegetables imports to Croatia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Serbia, Germany, Spain, Hungary, Italy, Slovenia, Austria and North Macedonia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Serbia ($X) and Poland ($X) constituted the largest frozen fruits and vegetables suppliers to Croatia, with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Germany, North Macedonia, Italy, Spain, Hungary, Slovenia and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Slovenia, with a CAGR of X%, 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

In 2022, the average frozen fruits and vegetables import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 North Macedonia ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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