Croatia: Preserved Olive Market 2025

Preserved Olive Market Size in Croatia

The Croatian preserved olive market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, surging by 20% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -15.0% against 2019 indices. Preserved olive consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Preserved Olive Production in Croatia

In value terms, preserved olive production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 73% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Preserved Olive Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2021, approx. X tons of olives prepared or preserved were exported from Croatia; jumping by 16% compared with the previous year. Overall, total exports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -2.6% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, preserved olive exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons), Slovenia (X tons) and Montenegro (X tons) were the main destinations of preserved olive exports from Croatia, with a combined 89% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Switzerland, Poland, the United States and Germany, which together accounted for a further 10%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +239.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X), Slovenia ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the largest markets for preserved olive exported from Croatia worldwide, with a combined 85% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Montenegro, Poland, Switzerland and Germany, which together accounted for a further 12%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +236.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average preserved olive export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 10% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Switzerland ($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 Spain (+19.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Preserved Olive Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2021, the amount of olives prepared or preserved imported into Croatia was estimated at X tons, surging by 14% on 2020. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 18%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, preserved olive imports expanded sharply to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -14.4% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Greece (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of preserved olive imports to Croatia, with a combined 89% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Slovenia and Egypt, which together accounted for a further 8%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +96.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Greece ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest preserved olive suppliers to Croatia, with a combined 84% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Slovenia and Egypt, which together accounted for a further 10%.

Germany, with a CAGR of +77.6%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average preserved olive import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -4.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 12%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+2.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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