Croatia: Sweet Potato Market 2025

Sweet Potato Market Size in Croatia

The Croatian sweet potato market soared to $X in 2021, growing by 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption posted a significant increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Sweet Potato Production in Croatia

In value terms, sweet potato production expanded sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 14% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, the average yield of sweet potatoes in Croatia totaled less than X kg per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield saw 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 2021, the total area harvested in terms of sweet potatoes production in Croatia stood at less than X ha, standing approx. at 2020. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Sweet Potato Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2021, overseas shipments of sweet potatoes decreased by -42% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 1,281% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then fell sharply in the following year.

In value terms, sweet potato exports reduced remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 1,671%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2020, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tons) was the main destination for sweet potato exports from Croatia, accounting for a 70% share of total exports. Moreover, sweet potato exports to Slovenia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Serbia (X tons), fourfold. Romania (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.3% share.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Slovenia amounted to +343.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Serbia (+29.5% per year) and Romania (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Slovenia ($X) remains the key foreign market for sweet potatoes exports from Croatia, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Serbia ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Romania, with a 7.6% share.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Slovenia stood at +306.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Serbia (+29.8% per year) and Romania (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sweet potato export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 21% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw pronounced growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hungary (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Sweet Potato Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2021, imports of sweet potatoes into Croatia soared to X tons, growing by 42% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 689% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sweet potato imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 273% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Egypt (X tons) constituted the largest sweet potato supplier to Croatia, accounting for a 47% share of total imports. Moreover, sweet potato imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Egypt totaled +11.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+39.4% per year) and Spain (+71.2% per year).

In value terms, Egypt ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest sweet potato suppliers to Croatia, with a combined 68% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Slovenia, Hungary, Spain and Germany, which together accounted for a further 31%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Hungary, with a CAGR of +238.4%, recorded 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

The average sweet potato import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 2.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 41%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+17.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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