Croatia: Tomato Market 2024

Tomato Market Size in Croatia

The Croatian tomato market totaled $X in 2022, rising by 8.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +39.2% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Tomato Production in Croatia

In value terms, tomato production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -9.2% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 102% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of tomatoes in Croatia surged to X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by 17% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the yield indicated a resilient 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, tomato yield decreased by -9.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by 49% against the previous year. The tomato yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the 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, approx. X ha of tomatoes were harvested in Croatia; growing by 19% against the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 100% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to tomato production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Tomato Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, approx. X tons of tomatoes were exported from Croatia; increasing by 18% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 463%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, tomato exports totaled $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 481%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tons) was the main destination for tomato exports from Croatia, with a 37% share of total exports. Moreover, tomato exports to Slovenia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Serbia (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Slovenia stood at +24.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+53.1% per year) and Serbia (+47.5% per year).

In value terms, Slovenia ($X) remains the key foreign market for tomatoes exports from Croatia, comprising 41% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Serbia, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Slovenia totaled +27.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+57.0% per year) and Serbia (+65.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average tomato export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -5.2% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, tomato export price increased by +67.2% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 24% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($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 (+12.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tomato Imports

Imports into Croatia

Tomato imports into Croatia expanded markedly to X tons in 2022, picking up by 6.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +38.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tomato imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +74.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 49%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of tomato imports to Croatia, together comprising 56% of total imports. Spain, Slovenia, Germany, Albania and North Macedonia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Slovenia (with a CAGR of +46.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest tomato suppliers to Croatia were Turkey ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 53% share of total imports. Spain, Germany, Slovenia, Albania and North Macedonia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 41%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Slovenia, with a CAGR of +50.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average tomato import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 9.4% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 15%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Albania (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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