Croatia: Oat Market 2025

Oat Market Size in Croatia

The Croatian oat market expanded markedly to $X in 2022, surging by 9% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a mild reduction. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Oat Production in Croatia

In value terms, oat production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 34%. Oat production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average oat yield in Croatia contracted to X tons per ha, remaining stable against the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 15%. The oat yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of oats were harvested in Croatia; increasing by 6.9% on 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 16%. The oat harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Oat Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, shipments abroad of oats decreased by -24.1% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 283%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, oat exports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 304% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons), Serbia (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of oat exports from Croatia, together comprising 94% 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 Serbia (with a CAGR of +15.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X), Serbia ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest markets for oat exported from Croatia worldwide, with a combined 92% share of total exports.

Serbia, with a CAGR of +16.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average oat export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, oat export price increased by +71.3% against 2016 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Slovenia ($X per ton) and Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) and Serbia ($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 Slovenia (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Oat Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, overseas purchases of oats were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, imports continue to indicate a moderate increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 6,748%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, oat imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 1,619% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest oat supplier to Croatia, with a 24% share of total imports. Moreover, oat imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X tons), more than tenfold. France (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 1.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to +22.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (-4.9% per year) and France (-28.7% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of oats to Croatia, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with an 8.7% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a 3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at +14.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-4.8% per year) and Austria (-4.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average oat import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -63.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, enjoyed mild growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 183%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+34.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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