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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.

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The country with the largest volume of sweet potato consumption was China, comprising approx. 55% of total volume. Moreover, sweet potato consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Malawi, eightfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Tanzania, with a 4.6% share.
China constituted the country with the largest volume of sweet potato production, comprising approx. 56% of total volume. Moreover, sweet potato production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Malawi, eightfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Tanzania, with a 4.6% share.
In value terms, the largest sweet potato suppliers to Croatia were Egypt, the Netherlands and Italy, with a combined 67% share of total imports. Slovenia, Hungary, Spain and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.
In value terms, Slovenia remains the key foreign market for sweet potato exports from Croatia, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Serbia, with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Romania, with a 7.6% share.
The average sweet potato export price stood at $1,655 per ton in 2021, growing by 21% against the previous year.
In 2021, the average sweet potato import price amounted to $1,245 per ton, with an increase of 4.2% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sweet potato market in Croatia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 122 - Sweet potatoes

Country coverage:

  • Croatia

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Croatia
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
    12. Exports and Growth, by Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Yield and Growth
    16. Exports and Growth
    17. Export Prices and Growth
    18. Market Size and Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports and Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
    32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024

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