Croatia: Blueberry And Cranberry Market 2024

Blueberry And Cranberry Market Size in Croatia

The Croatian blueberry and cranberry market expanded remarkably to $X in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a significant increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Blueberry And Cranberry Production in Croatia

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. Blueberry and cranberry production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average blueberry and cranberry yield in Croatia shrank slightly to X tons per ha, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The blueberry and cranberry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; 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.

The blueberry and cranberry harvested area in Croatia expanded significantly to X ha in 2022, increasing by X% against 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the blueberry and cranberry harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Blueberry And Cranberry Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, overseas shipments of blueberries and cranberries decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry exports plummeted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), Slovenia (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main destinations of blueberry and cranberry exports from Croatia, together accounting for X% of total exports. Poland, Germany, Serbia and Spain 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 Serbia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for blueberry and cranberry exported from Croatia were the UK ($X), Slovenia ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Poland, Germany, Serbia and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Serbia, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 blueberry and cranberry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to the Czech Republic ($X per ton) and Slovenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Blueberry And Cranberry Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, the amount of blueberries and cranberries imported into Croatia surged to X tons, rising by X% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of blueberry and cranberry imports to Croatia, together comprising X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest blueberry and cranberry suppliers to Croatia were Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 blueberry and cranberry import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a tangible expansion 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

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