Croatia: Sour Cherry Market 2024

Sour Cherry Market Size in Croatia

The Croatian sour cherry market expanded significantly to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a tangible increase. Sour cherry consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sour Cherry Production in Croatia

In value terms, sour cherry production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of sour cherries in Croatia rose modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, the yield indicated resilient growth 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, sour cherry yield increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The sour cherry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 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 sour cherry harvested area in Croatia was estimated at X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the sour cherry harvested area remained at a lower figure.

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Sour Cherry Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, the amount of sour cherries exported from Croatia dropped to X tons, shrinking by X% on 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sour cherry exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of sour cherry exports from Croatia, together comprising X% of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for sour cherry exported from Croatia were the Czech Republic ($X), Italy ($X) and Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Italy, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sour cherry export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sour Cherry Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, purchases abroad of sour cherries decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports showed a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sour cherry imports rose modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Serbia (X tons) was the main sour cherry supplier to Croatia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sour cherry imports from Serbia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, North Macedonia (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Serbia totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: North Macedonia (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, Serbia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sour cherries to Croatia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by North Macedonia ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average sour cherry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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