Croatia: Market for Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing 2024

Market Size for Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing in Croatia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Croatian market for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing, when its value decreased by -74.3% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption faced a abrupt setback. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Exports of Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, the amount of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing exported from Croatia surged to X tons, increasing by 75% against 2021 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 2,777%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 189%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for exports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing from Croatia, accounting for a 97% share of total exports. It was followed by Serbia (X kg), with a 1.6% share of total exports. Slovenia (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 1.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled +179.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Serbia (+52.1% per year) and Slovenia (+146.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing exports from Croatia, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Serbia ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovenia, with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to +115.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Serbia (+12.9% per year) and Slovenia (+146.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -7.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a dramatic decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 144% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Serbia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Austria (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing, when their volume decreased by -44.5% to X tons. In general, imports showed a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 114%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, imports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 52% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing to Croatia, with a combined 98% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +61.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and Poland ($X) were the largest seed, fruit and spore used for sowing suppliers to Croatia, together accounting for 64% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +41.7%, 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 mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -15.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 40% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (-2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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