Croatia: Cabbage Market 2024

Cabbage Market Size in Croatia

The Croatian cabbage market totaled $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a prominent expansion. Cabbage consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cabbage Production in Croatia

In value terms, cabbage production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of cabbage and other brassicas in Croatia contracted to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, cabbage yield decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average cabbage yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of cabbage and other brassicas production in Croatia totaled X ha, approximately mirroring 2021. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, cabbage harvested area decreased by X% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cabbage production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cabbage Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, overseas shipments of cabbage and other brassicas increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cabbage exports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tons) was the main destination for cabbage exports from Croatia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cabbage exports to Slovenia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X tons), more than tenfold. Bosnia and Herzegovina (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 totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (X% per year) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (X% per year).

In value terms, Slovenia ($X) remains the key foreign market for cabbage and other brassicas exports from Croatia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($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 totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cabbage export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Bosnia and Herzegovina (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cabbage Imports

Imports into Croatia

Cabbage imports into Croatia expanded notably to X tons in 2022, with an increase of X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports posted a perceptible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, cabbage imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Serbia (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and North Macedonia (X tons) were the main suppliers of cabbage imports to Croatia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Albania, Poland, Italy, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Slovenia 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, the Netherlands ($X), Albania ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest cabbage suppliers to Croatia, together comprising X% of total imports. North Macedonia, Serbia, Poland, Slovenia and Bosnia and Herzegovina lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Slovenia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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 cabbage import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated notable 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, cabbage import price decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform