Croatia: Market for Non-Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified 2025

Market Size for Non-Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified in Croatia

The Croatian market for non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified declined to $X in 2022, waning by -14.3% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, the total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% 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 +12.7% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exports from Croatia dropped rapidly to X tons, which is down by -20% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 903%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 411%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Slovenia (X tons) were the main destinations of non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exports from Croatia, with a combined 94% share of total exports. Turkey and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 5.4%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +59.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exported from Croatia were Italy ($X), Spain ($X) and Slovenia ($X), together accounting for 94% of total exports. Turkey and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 5%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +53.0%, 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

The average export price for non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 9.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Spain ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($X per ton) and Slovenia ($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 Spain (-0.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Non-Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, approx. X tons of non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified were imported into Croatia; dropping by -19.2% against 2021. In general, imports, however, posted strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 114% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified imports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 112%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified to Croatia, accounting for a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Bulgaria (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Slovenia (X tons), with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey stood at +11.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bulgaria (+66.2% per year) and Slovenia (+80.4% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified to Croatia, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bulgaria ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey stood at +11.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bulgaria (+78.8% per year) and Germany (+21.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 5.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Slovenia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+7.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform