Croatia: Apricot Market 2024

Apricot Market Size in Croatia

The Croatian apricot market fell modestly to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, consumption increased by X% against 2018 indices. Apricot consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Apricot Production in Croatia

In value terms, apricot production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of apricots in Croatia amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield showed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. The apricot yield peaked 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 harvested area of apricots in Croatia expanded modestly to X ha, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to apricot production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

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Apricot Exports

Exports from Croatia

For the fourth consecutive year, Croatia recorded growth in shipments abroad of apricots, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, apricot exports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tons) was the main destination for apricot exports from Croatia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, apricot exports to Slovenia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), twofold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

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

In value terms, Slovenia ($X) remains the key foreign market for apricots exports from Croatia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, 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: Italy (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average apricot export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Apricot Imports

Imports into Croatia

Apricot imports into Croatia soared to X tons in 2022, growing by X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports posted a tangible expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, apricot imports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Serbia (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of apricot imports to Croatia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Slovenia, North Macedonia, Germany and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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 X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

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

Import Prices by Country

The average apricot import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a noticeable increase 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. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Serbia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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