Croatia: Apple Market 2024

Apple Market Size in Croatia

The Croatian apple market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a tangible expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Apple Production in Croatia

In value terms, apple production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Apple production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average apple yield in Croatia amounted to X tons per ha, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. In general, the yield continues to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average apple yield remained at a 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 apple harvested area in Croatia reduced slightly to X ha, with a decrease of X% compared with the year before. Overall, the harvested area showed a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to apple production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Apple Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, approx. X tons of apples were exported from Croatia; which is down by X% on 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, showed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, apple exports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons) were the main destinations of apple exports from Croatia, together comprising X% of total exports. The UK, Italy, Germany and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for apple exported from Croatia were the UK ($X), Slovenia ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the UK, with a CAGR of X%, 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 apple export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, apple export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Apple Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, overseas purchases of apples increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports saw a noticeable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, apple imports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a noticeable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of apple to Croatia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, apple imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Serbia (X tons), fivefold. Slovenia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Poland stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Serbia (X% per year) and Slovenia (X% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of apples to Croatia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Serbia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Poland amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Serbia (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average apple import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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