Croatia: Rye Market 2025

Rye Market Size in Croatia

The Croatian rye market surged to $X in 2022, jumping by 20% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild descent. Rye consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Rye Production in Croatia

In value terms, rye production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 58%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of rye in Croatia amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, rye yield decreased by -0.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 54%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the rye harvested area in Croatia skyrocketed to X ha, increasing by 54% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 67%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to rye production attained the maximum at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Rye Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, rye exports from Croatia surged to X tons, picking up by 66% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 17,779%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rye exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 17,364%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of rye exports from Croatia.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovenia (with a CAGR of +119.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for rye exported from Croatia were Slovenia ($X), Austria ($X) and Italy ($X).

Slovenia, with a CAGR of +122.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average rye export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 26% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 Italy (+62.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Rye Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, approx. X tons of rye were imported into Croatia; which is down by -9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports showed a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 483%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rye imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed measured growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 340% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Hungary (X tons) constituted the largest rye supplier to Croatia, with a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, rye imports from Hungary exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Slovenia (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Hungary amounted to -4.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+29.0% per year) and Slovenia (+19.0% per year).

In value terms, Hungary ($X), Germany ($X) and Slovenia ($X) were the largest rye suppliers to Croatia, together accounting for 98% of total imports.

Germany, with a CAGR of +28.3%, saw 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 mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average rye import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 30% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 96% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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