Croatia: Sugar Beet Market 2025

Sugar Beet Market Size in Croatia

In 2022, the Croatian sugar beet market was finally on the rise to reach $X after five years of decline. In general, consumption, however, showed a perceptible setback. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Sugar Beet Production in Croatia

In value terms, sugar beet production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 786% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of sugar beet in Croatia expanded modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, surging by 2.8% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sugar beet yield decreased by -2.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 39%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the average sugar beet yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of sugar beet production in Croatia totaled X ha, picking up by 1.9% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to sugar beet production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Sugar Beet Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, exports of sugar beet from Croatia stood at X tons, approximately reflecting 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 233%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sugar beet exports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 512%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tons) was the main destination for sugar beet exports from Croatia, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2015 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Slovenia stood at -7.9%.

From 2015 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Slovenia stood at -7.1%.

Export Prices by Country

The average sugar beet export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 84%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Slovenia.

From 2015 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Oman amounted to +357.1% per year.

Sugar Beet Imports

Imports into Croatia

After five years of decline, overseas purchases of sugar beet increased by 6.6% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 135% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sugar beet imports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 176% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Hungary (X tons) was the main sugar beet supplier to Croatia, with a 92% share of total imports. Moreover, sugar beet imports from Hungary exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Slovenia (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Hungary amounted to -4.2%.

In value terms, Hungary ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sugar beet to Croatia, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Slovenia ($X), with a 7.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Hungary stood at -10.8%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sugar beet import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -10.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 17%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for Slovenia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Serbia (-6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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