Croatia: Vegetable Product Market 2025

Vegetable Product Market Size in Croatia

The Croatian vegetable product market amounted to $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable Product Production in Croatia

In value terms, vegetable product production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average vegetable product yield in Croatia totaled X tons per ha, approximately equating the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by 3.9%. Over the period under review, the average vegetable product yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2020; 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, the vegetable product harvested area in Croatia was estimated at X ha, standing approx. at 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 1.1%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable product production attained the maximum at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable Product Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, exports of vegetable products from Croatia soared to X tons, growing by 68% on the year before. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +167.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 91%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, vegetable product exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded strong growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable product exports from Croatia, accounting for a 44% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable product exports to Hungary exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovenia (X tons), twofold. Serbia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Hungary was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovenia (+3.8% per year) and Serbia (-5.4% per year).

In value terms, Hungary ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for vegetable products exports from Croatia, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovenia ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Romania, with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Hungary was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovenia (+6.6% per year) and Romania (+71.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable product export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 53% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded resilient growth. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Montenegro ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($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 Slovenia (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Product Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, imports of vegetable products into Croatia fell dramatically to X tons, shrinking by -27.6% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 157%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In value terms, vegetable product imports contracted notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 105%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Poland (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable product imports to Croatia, together accounting for 74% of total imports. Serbia, Germany, the Netherlands, India, Hungary and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Serbia (with a CAGR of +141.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetable products to Croatia, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy totaled +66.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+32.0% per year) and China (+20.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable product import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 3.5% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, vegetable product import price decreased by -33.7% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 85%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece (+37.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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