Croatia: Cereal Market 2024

Cereal Market Size in Croatia

In 2022, the Croatian cereal market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, saw a slight reduction. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cereal Production in Croatia

In value terms, cereal production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average cereal yield in Croatia declined slightly to X tons per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. The yield figure 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. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average cereal yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the 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 cereal harvested area in Croatia was estimated at X ha, growing by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The cereal harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

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Cereal Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, shipments abroad of cereals decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cereal exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for cereal exports from Croatia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cereal exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovenia (X tons), sixfold. 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 Italy stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovenia (X% per year) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (X% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for cereals exports from Croatia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovenia ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cereal export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated noticeable 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, cereal export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per ton) and Malta ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($X per ton) and Italy ($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 Bosnia and Herzegovina (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cereal Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, the amount of cereals imported into Croatia amounted to X tons, rising by X% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, cereal imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Hungary (X tons), Serbia (X tons) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons) were the main suppliers of cereal imports to Croatia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Austria, Ukraine, Slovenia, Romania and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Ukraine (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cereal suppliers to Croatia were Hungary ($X), Serbia ($X) and Ukraine ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Ukraine, 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 cereal import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Serbia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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