Croatia: Persimmon Market 2025

Persimmon Market Size in Croatia

The Croatian persimmon market plummeted to $X in 2021, which is down by -20.3% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption, however, posted resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Persimmon Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2021, overseas shipments of persimmons increased by 14% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 388%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, persimmon exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 438%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Serbia (X tons) was the main destination for persimmon exports from Croatia, with a 58% share of total exports. Moreover, persimmon exports to Serbia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovenia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons), with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Serbia totaled +49.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovenia (+30.5% per year) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (+27.5% per year).

In value terms, Serbia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for persimmon exports from Croatia, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovenia ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Serbia stood at +76.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovenia (+29.5% per year) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (+35.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average persimmon export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 69% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. 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 overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Serbia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina ($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 (+18.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Persimmon Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2021, imports of persimmons into Croatia declined to X tons, waning by -13.1% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 76%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, persimmon imports dropped notably to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 48%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of persimmon to Croatia, accounting for a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, persimmon imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain stood at +8.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+27.4% per year) and Germany (+10.8% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of persimmon to Croatia, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain totaled +9.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+24.7% per year) and Germany (+8.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average persimmon import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -6.7% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 41%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+30.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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