Croatia: Poppy Seed Market 2025

Poppy Seed Market Size in Croatia

In 2022, the Croatian poppy seed market decreased by -2.3% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. In general, the total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Poppy Seed Production in Croatia

In value terms, poppy seed production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 439% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of poppy seed in Croatia dropped to X kg per ha in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the yield increased by 50%. Over the period under review, the average poppy seed yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat 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 poppy seed harvested area in Croatia expanded to X ha, with an increase of 3.1% against the year before. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, poppy seed harvested area decreased by -2.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 132% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the poppy seed harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Poppy Seed Exports

Exports from Croatia

For the sixth consecutive year, Croatia recorded growth in overseas shipments of poppy seed, which increased by 39% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 137% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, poppy seed exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 114% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Slovenia (X tons) and Romania (X tons) were the main destinations of poppy seed exports from Croatia, with a combined 85% share of total exports. Austria and Bosnia and Herzegovina lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of +435.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Slovenia ($X) and Romania ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for poppy seed exported from Croatia worldwide, with a combined 85% share of total exports. Austria and Bosnia and Herzegovina lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

Austria, with a CAGR of +454.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average poppy seed export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -9.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 86% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 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 Slovenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Poppy Seed Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, overseas purchases of poppy seed decreased by -12.6% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 76% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, poppy seed imports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 105% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of poppy seed imports to Croatia, with a combined 78% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovakia (with a CAGR of +30.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest poppy seed suppliers to Croatia were the Czech Republic ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Austria ($X), together accounting for 81% of total imports.

Slovakia, with a CAGR of +31.9%, recorded 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

In 2022, the average poppy seed import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 8.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, poppy seed import price decreased by -26.7% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 49%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($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 (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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