Croatia: Freshwater Fish Market 2024

Freshwater Fish Market Size in Croatia

The Croatian freshwater fish market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption enjoyed prominent growth. Freshwater fish consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Freshwater Fish Production in Croatia

In value terms, freshwater fish production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Freshwater Fish Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, shipments abroad of freshwater fish increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after five years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, freshwater fish exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of freshwater fish exports from Croatia, with a combined X% share 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 Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for freshwater fish exported from Croatia were Hungary ($X), Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, 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 freshwater fish export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a temperate increase 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, freshwater fish export price decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

Freshwater Fish Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, freshwater fish imports into Croatia soared to X tons, picking up by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports recorded a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, freshwater fish imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated noticeable 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, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Hungary (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of freshwater fish to Croatia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, freshwater fish imports from Hungary exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Romania (X tons), sixfold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Hungary totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Romania (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of freshwater fish to Croatia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Greece, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Greece (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average freshwater fish import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 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 Greece ($X per ton), while the price for Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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