Croatia: Candied Fruit Market 2025

Candied Fruit Market Size in Croatia

The Croatian candied fruit market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, picking up by 25% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -8.7% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Candied Fruit Production in Croatia

In value terms, candied fruit production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 298% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Candied Fruit Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2021, overseas shipments of candied fruits decreased by -58.7% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 489%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, candied fruit exports contracted markedly to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 410% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tons) was the main destination for candied fruit exports from Croatia, accounting for a 78% share of total exports. Moreover, candied fruit exports to Slovenia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovakia (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Slovenia amounted to +86.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (-28.4% per year) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (-18.5% per year).

In value terms, Slovenia ($X) remains the key foreign market for candied fruit exports from Croatia, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Slovakia ($X), with a 25% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Slovenia totaled +62.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (-27.4% per year) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (-22.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average candied fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 63% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a deep downturn. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovakia (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Candied Fruit Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2021, supplies from abroad of candied fruits increased by 5.2% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 297% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, candied fruit imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 139% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Thailand (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of candied fruit imports to Croatia, together accounting for 85% of total imports. Slovenia, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Slovenia (with a CAGR of +50.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest candied fruit suppliers to Croatia were Thailand ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 82% share of total imports. Slovenia, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, Germany and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

Slovenia, with a CAGR of +50.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average candied fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 3.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+15.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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