Croatia: Frozen Freshwater Fish Market 2024

Frozen Freshwater Fish Market Size in Croatia

In 2022, the Croatian frozen freshwater fish market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, saw a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Freshwater Fish Production in Croatia

In value terms, frozen freshwater fish production dropped significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

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Frozen Freshwater Fish Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, shipments abroad of frozen freshwater fish increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports recorded a modest expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen freshwater fish exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for frozen freshwater fish exports from Croatia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen freshwater fish exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovenia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Spain (X tons), with a X% share.

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

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

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average frozen freshwater fish export price amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. In general, the export price, however, posted temperate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum 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 Serbia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($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 Albania (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Freshwater Fish Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, overseas purchases of frozen freshwater fish were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen freshwater fish imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Morocco (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of frozen freshwater fish to Croatia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen freshwater fish imports from Morocco exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), fivefold. Turkey (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 Morocco totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X), Morocco ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest frozen freshwater fish suppliers to Croatia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Slovenia, Turkey, Germany, Portugal and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Slovenia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 frozen freshwater fish import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Morocco ($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 mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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