Croatia: Chili And Pepper Market 2024

Chili And Pepper Market Size in Croatia

After two years of growth, the Croatian chili and pepper market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, the total consumption indicated a strong expansion 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. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Chili And Pepper Production in Croatia

In value terms, chili and pepper production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated modest growth 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, production increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of chilies and peppers (green) in Croatia contracted rapidly to X tons per ha in 2022, which is down by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The chili and pepper yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the 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.

The chili and pepper harvested area in Croatia shrank sharply to X ha in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The chili and pepper harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Chili And Pepper Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, shipments abroad of chilies and peppers (green) decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In value terms, chili and pepper exports declined sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate 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 in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tons) was the main destination for chili and pepper exports from Croatia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, chili and pepper exports to Slovenia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons), 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: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (X% per year).

In value terms, Slovenia ($X) remains the key foreign market for chilies and peppers (green) exports from Croatia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 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 Slovenia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chili and pepper export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($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.

Chili And Pepper Imports

Imports into Croatia

Chili and pepper imports into Croatia surged to X tons in 2022, picking up by X% compared with 2021. In general, imports saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, chili and pepper imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a resilient 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, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

North Macedonia (X tons), Albania (X tons) and Serbia (X tons) were the main suppliers of chili and pepper imports to Croatia, together accounting for X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, North Macedonia ($X), Spain ($X) and Albania ($X) were the largest chili and pepper suppliers to Croatia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Albania, 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 chili and pepper import price amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for North Macedonia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform