Croatia: Pasta And Couscous Market 2024

Pasta And Couscous Market Size in Croatia

For the seventh year in a row, the Croatian pasta and couscous market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 32% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a strong increase. Pasta and couscous consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Pasta And Couscous Production in Croatia

In value terms, pasta and couscous production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Pasta and couscous production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Pasta And Couscous Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, exports of stuffed pasta and couscous from Croatia surged to X tons, jumping by 20% compared with the previous year. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 278%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, pasta and couscous exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 182%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main destinations of pasta and couscous exports from Croatia, with a combined 74% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +349.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for pasta and couscous exported from Croatia were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Sweden ($X), together accounting for 72% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Germany, with a CAGR of +359.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average pasta and couscous export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 21% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per ton) and Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bosnia and Herzegovina (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pasta And Couscous Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, the amount of stuffed pasta and couscous imported into Croatia soared to X tons, increasing by 21% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 77%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pasta and couscous imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 72% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Serbia (X tons) constituted the largest pasta and couscous supplier to Croatia, accounting for a 58% share of total imports. Moreover, pasta and couscous imports from Serbia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Slovenia (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X tons), with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Serbia stood at +101.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovenia (+45.3% per year) and Italy (+9.5% per year).

In value terms, Serbia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of stuffed pasta and couscous to Croatia, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 9.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Serbia amounted to +124.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+10.4% per year) and Austria (+65.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pasta and couscous import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 14% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Slovenia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+11.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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