Croatia: Grape Market Overview 2020

Grape Market Size in Croatia

The revenue of the grape market in Croatia amounted to $X in 2018, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, grape consumption continues to indicate a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the grape market reached its peak figure level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Grape Production in Croatia

In value terms, grape production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, grape production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, grape production attained its peak figure level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2018, the average grape yield in Croatia amounted to X tonne per ha, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the grape yield continues to indicate a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Grape yield peaked at X tonne per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, yield failed to regain its momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

Grape harvested area in Croatia amounted to X ha in 2018, coming down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the grape harvested area continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when harvested area increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to grape production attained its peak figure at X ha in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Grape Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of grapes were exported from Croatia; going down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, grape exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, grape exports reached their peak figure at X tonnes in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, grape exports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, grape exports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, grape exports reached their maximum at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tonnes), Hungary (X tonnes) and Slovenia (X tonnes) were the main destinations of grape exports from Croatia, together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Macedonia, Italy, the Netherlands and Montenegro, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Italy, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Hungary experienced the highest growth rate of exports, among the main countries of destination over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average grape export price amounted to $X per tonne, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the grape export price continues to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hungary, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grape Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of grapes were imported into Croatia; stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, grape imports, however, continue to indicate a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, grape imports reached their peak figure at X tonnes in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, grape imports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, grape imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Italy (X tonnes) constituted the largest grape supplier to Croatia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, grape imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tonnes), sevenfold. Germany (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bosnia and Herzegovina (+X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of grape to Croatia, comprising X% of total grape imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average grape import price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, the grape import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for grapes reached their maximum at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per tonne), while the price for Bulgaria ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform