Croatia: Pear Market 2025

Pear Market Size in Croatia

The Croatian pear market expanded notably to $X in 2021, surging by 5.1% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pear Production in Croatia

In value terms, pear production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 226% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, the average pear yield in Croatia declined rapidly to X tons per ha, waning by -17.9% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by 362% against the previous year. The pear yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, 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.

The pear harvested area in Croatia rose slightly to X ha in 2021, picking up by 2.7% on the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a noticeable reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pear production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pear Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2021, the amount of pears exported from Croatia soared to X tons, picking up by 233% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 942%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pear exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 711%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for pear exports from Croatia, accounting for a 73% share of total exports. Moreover, pear exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovenia (X tons), threefold. Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 1.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Italy stood at +63.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovenia (+79.8% per year) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (+17.0% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for pears exports from Croatia, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Slovenia ($X), with a 24% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a 1.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy totaled +63.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovenia (+76.7% per year) and Spain (-28.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pear export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 65% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 441%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina ($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 Serbia (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Pear Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2021, the amount of pears imported into Croatia surged to X tons, jumping by 44% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 63%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pear imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant 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, imports increased by +62.2% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Serbia (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of pear imports to Croatia, with a combined 66% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +90.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pear suppliers to Croatia were Serbia ($X), Italy ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 65% share of total imports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +86.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 pear import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -2.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 22%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Serbia (+7.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :