Croatia: Unmanufactured Tobacco Market 2024

Unmanufactured Tobacco Market Size in Croatia

The Croatian unmanufactured tobacco market contracted markedly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -59.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a abrupt decline. Unmanufactured tobacco consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Production in Croatia

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period 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 2019 with an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average unmanufactured tobacco yield in Croatia dropped slightly to X tons per ha, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of tobacco (unmanufactured) were harvested in Croatia; therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 3.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to unmanufactured tobacco production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, approx. X tons of tobacco (unmanufactured) were exported from Croatia; jumping by 50% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports posted a resilient increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco exports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 56% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Romania (X tons) were the main destinations of unmanufactured tobacco exports from Croatia, with a combined 52% share of total exports. Hungary, Jordan, Serbia, Greece, Russia, Bulgaria, Poland, France, Portugal and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +844.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for unmanufactured tobacco exported from Croatia were Germany ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Romania ($X), with a combined 45% share of total exports. Hungary, Jordan, Serbia, Greece, Russia, Poland, Turkey, Portugal, Bulgaria and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Turkey, with a CAGR of +762.6%, recorded 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 unmanufactured tobacco export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -25.9% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 39% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Serbia (+35.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Imports

Imports into Croatia

Unmanufactured tobacco imports into Croatia surged to X tons in 2022, increasing by 19% compared with the year before. Overall, imports showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 562%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 612% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main suppliers of unmanufactured tobacco imports to Croatia, together accounting for 36% of total imports. India, Poland, Mozambique, Germany, France, Belgium, Bulgaria and North Macedonia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 56%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +249.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and India ($X) appeared to be the largest unmanufactured tobacco suppliers to Croatia, together comprising 40% of total imports. Brazil, Mozambique, Poland, Belgium, France, Germany, Bulgaria and North Macedonia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 52%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +247.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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 unmanufactured tobacco import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 4.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 29% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 North Macedonia ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+9.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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