Croatia: Fruit Market 2025

Fruit Market Size in Croatia

The Croatian fruit market totaled $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild descent. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Fruit Production in Croatia

In value terms, fruit production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. Fruit production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of fruits in Croatia expanded modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, growing by X% compared with 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. 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 yield failed to regain momentum. 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 fruits production in Croatia fell modestly to X ha, almost unchanged from 2021. In general, the harvested area recorded a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fruit production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Fruit Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, shipments abroad of fruits increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, total exports 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fruit exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tons), Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons) and Serbia (X tons) were the main destinations of fruit exports from Croatia, with a combined X% share 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 biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Slovenia totaled 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 export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a slight expansion 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 export price increased by X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: 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 Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, imports of fruits into Croatia rose rapidly to X tons, picking up by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a temperate 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, imports increased by X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fruit imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient increase 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 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

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

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

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

Among the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained 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 Serbia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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