Croatia: Root And Tuber Market 2024

Root And Tuber Market Size in Croatia

In 2022, the Croatian root and tuber market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Root and tuber consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Root And Tuber Production in Croatia

In value terms, root and tuber production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Root and tuber production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of roots and tubers in Croatia rose remarkably to X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by X% on the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average root and tuber 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, approx. X ha of roots and tubers were harvested in Croatia; with an increase of X% against the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a mild slump. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to root and tuber production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Root And Tuber Exports

Exports from Croatia

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of roots and tubers decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded slight growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then fell sharply in the following year.

In value terms, root and tuber exports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a tangible increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Albania (X tons), Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons) and Slovenia (X tons) were the main destinations of root and tuber exports from Croatia, together comprising X% of total exports. Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Hungary and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for root and tuber exported from Croatia were Slovenia ($X), Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X) and Albania ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Serbia, Montenegro, Hungary, North Macedonia and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of X%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average root and tuber export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, root and tuber export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to North Macedonia ($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 Slovenia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Root And Tuber Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, approx. X tons of roots and tubers were imported into Croatia; rising by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, root and tuber imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of root and tuber imports to Croatia, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest root and tuber suppliers to Croatia, together accounting for X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average root and tuber import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

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