Croatia: Dried Grapes Market 2024

Dried Grapes Market Size in Croatia

The Croatian dried grapes market totaled $X in 2022, picking up by 6.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Dried grapes consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Dried Grapes Production in Croatia

In value terms, dried grapes production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume decreased by 99.9%. Dried grapes production peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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Dried Grapes Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, shipments abroad of dried grapes increased by 252% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 1,202%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, dried grapes exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 1,218% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons) was the main destination for dried grapes exports from Croatia, with a 82% share of total exports. Moreover, dried grapes exports to Slovakia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovenia (X tons), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Slovakia stood at +174.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovenia (+165.4% per year) and the Czech Republic (+47.7% per year).

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for dried grapes exports from Croatia, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Slovenia ($X), with a 15% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Slovakia totaled +144.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovenia (+148.8% per year) and the Czech Republic (+40.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dried grapes export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -12.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 15% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 (-4.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Dried Grapes Imports

Imports into Croatia

Dried grapes imports into Croatia contracted to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -10.5% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 35%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dried grapes imports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest dried grapes supplier to Croatia, with a 46% share of total imports. Moreover, dried grapes imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Iran (X tons), threefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey amounted to +11.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Iran (-11.5% per year) and Germany (+13.5% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dried grapes to Croatia, comprising 39% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Iran, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey amounted to +6.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+10.1% per year) and Iran (-13.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dried grapes import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 9.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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