Croatia: Orange Market 2025

Orange Market Size in Croatia

The Croatian orange market totaled $X in 2022, increasing by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a modest increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Orange Production in Croatia

In value terms, orange production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 123%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of oranges in Croatia fell rapidly to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by -18.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 133% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average orange yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of oranges in Croatia totaled X ha, stabilizing at 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 67% against the previous year. The orange harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Orange Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, overseas shipments of oranges decreased by -18.2% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 1,406%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

In value terms, orange exports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 1,426%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tons), Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons) and Serbia (X tons) were the main destinations of orange exports from Croatia, together comprising 95% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovenia (with a CAGR of +59.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for orange exported from Croatia were Slovenia ($X), Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X) and Serbia ($X), together comprising 86% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Slovenia, with a CAGR of +58.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 orange export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -3.4% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, orange export price increased by +41.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina ($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 Italy (+12.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Orange Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, the amount of oranges imported into Croatia expanded markedly to X tons, increasing by 7.6% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, orange imports stood at $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Greece (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of orange imports to Croatia, with a combined 71% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Egypt, Slovenia and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovenia (with a CAGR of +99.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of oranges to Croatia, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Greece ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain amounted to +2.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Greece (-7.0% per year) and Germany (+71.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average orange import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 20%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovenia (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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