Croatia: Spice Market 2025

Spice Market Size in Croatia

In 2022, the Croatian spice market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Spice Production in Croatia

In value terms, spice production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Spice production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of spices in Croatia was estimated at less than X kg per ha, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the spice harvested area in Croatia totaled less than X ha, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Spice Exports

Exports from Croatia

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of spices decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, spice exports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons), Slovenia (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main destinations of spice exports from Croatia, together accounting for X% of total exports. India, Austria, Romania, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Serbia, Switzerland, North Macedonia, Kosovo and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for spice exported from Croatia were Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X), Slovenia ($X) and Spain ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Hungary, Romania, North Macedonia, Kosovo, Austria, India, the Czech Republic, Serbia, Switzerland and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Romania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, 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 spice export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Spice Imports

Imports into Croatia

Spice imports into Croatia declined to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of X% against 2021 figures. Overall, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, spice imports fell slightly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of spice imports to Croatia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Austria, Hungary, China, Poland, Slovenia, Vietnam, Egypt, Serbia and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X), Austria ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the largest spice suppliers to Croatia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Hungary, the Netherlands, Poland, Italy, Serbia, Vietnam, China, Slovenia and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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 spice import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Austria ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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