Croatia: Citrus Fruit Market 2024

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Croatia

The Croatian citrus fruit market rose modestly to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Citrus fruit consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Citrus Fruit Production in Croatia

In value terms, citrus fruit production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of citrus fruits in Croatia contracted modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. Overall, the yield showed a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average citrus fruit yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the citrus fruit harvested area in Croatia contracted to X ha, leveling off at the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X%. The citrus fruit harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, exports of citrus fruits from Croatia soared to X tons, rising by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tons), Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons) and Serbia (X tons) were the main destinations of citrus fruit exports from Croatia, with a combined X% share of total exports. The Czech Republic, Italy, Slovakia and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Slovenia ($X) remains the key foreign market for citrus fruits exports from Croatia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Serbia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Slovenia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Serbia (X% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina ($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 Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into Croatia

Citrus fruit imports into Croatia amounted to X tons in 2022, picking up by X% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Greece (X tons) were the main suppliers of citrus fruit imports to Croatia, together accounting for X% of total imports. The Netherlands, Germany, Italy and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Spain ($X), Turkey ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest citrus fruit suppliers to Croatia, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, 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

The average citrus fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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