Croatia: Primary Fiber Crops Market 2025

Primary Fiber Crops Market Size in Croatia

In 2022, the Croatian primary fiber crops market increased by X% to $X, rising for the fifth consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed significant growth. Primary fiber crops consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Primary Fiber Crops Production in Croatia

In value terms, primary fiber crops production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Primary Fiber Crops Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, overseas shipments of fiber crops (primary) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after five years of growth. Overall, exports, however, posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, primary fiber crops exports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

North Macedonia (X tons) was the main destination for primary fiber crops exports from Croatia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, primary fiber crops exports to North Macedonia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovenia (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Bulgaria (X kg), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to North Macedonia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovenia (X% per year) and Bulgaria (X% per year).

In value terms, North Macedonia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for fiber crops (primary) exports from Croatia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Slovenia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Bulgaria, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to North Macedonia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovenia (X% per year) and Bulgaria (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average primary fiber crops export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

Primary Fiber Crops Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of fiber crops (primary) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, imports, however, showed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, primary fiber crops imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Sri Lanka (X tons), Slovenia (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons) were the main suppliers of primary fiber crops imports to Croatia, together comprising 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 Pakistan (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest primary fiber crops suppliers to Croatia were Sri Lanka ($X), Pakistan ($X) and Slovenia ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Pakistan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of 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 primary fiber crops import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a 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 Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Slovenia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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