Croatia: Fruit And Berry Market 2025

Fruit And Berry Market Size in Croatia

The Croatian fruit and berry market expanded sharply to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Fruit And Berry Production in Croatia

In value terms, fruit and berry production expanded rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of fruits and berries in Croatia rose to X tons per ha, surging by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average fruit and berry yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of fruits and berries in Croatia dropped slightly to X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. Overall, the harvested area showed a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fruit and berry production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Fruit And Berry Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, shipments abroad of fruits and berries increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a remarkable increase 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fruit and berry exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tons), Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons) and Serbia (X tons) were the main destinations of fruit and berry exports from Croatia, together accounting for X% of total exports. The Czech Republic, Austria, Italy, Germany, Romania, the UK, Slovakia and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Slovenia ($X) remains the key foreign market for fruits and berries exports from Croatia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Serbia ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average fruit and berry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, fruit and berry export price increased by X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by X% 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 overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 Russia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fruit And Berry Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, approx. X tons of fruits and berries were imported into Croatia; increasing by X% compared with the previous year. 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 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, fruit and berry imports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Slovenia (X tons), Ecuador (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of fruit and berry imports to Croatia, together accounting for X% of total imports. Spain, Turkey, Greece, the Netherlands, Serbia, Germany, Poland, Belgium, North Macedonia and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest fruit and berry suppliers to Croatia were Slovenia ($X), Italy ($X) and Ecuador ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, Turkey, Greece, Serbia, Belgium, Poland, North Macedonia and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 fruit and berry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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