Croatia: Grape Market Overview 2021

Grape Market Size in Croatia

The Croatian grape market declined dramatically to $X in 2019, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Grape consumption peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Grape Production in Croatia

In value terms, grape production fell rapidly to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production showed a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, production failed to regain the momentum.

The average yield of grapes in Croatia reduced remarkably to X tonnes per ha in 2019, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tonnes per ha, and then declined remarkably in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2019, the grape harvested area in Croatia reduced slightly to X ha, with a decrease of -X% compared with the year before. In general, the harvested area saw a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to grape production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Grape Exports

Exports from Croatia

Grape exports from Croatia declined significantly to X tonnes in 2019, falling by -X% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, grape exports dropped dramatically to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2019, the growth exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tonnes) was the main destination for grape exports from Croatia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, grape exports to Slovenia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Serbia (X tonnes), eightfold.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Slovenia totaled +X%.

In value terms, Slovenia ($X) remains the key foreign market for grape exports from Croatia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Serbia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Slovenia totaled +X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average grape export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 an increase of X% year-to-year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Serbia ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Slovenia amounted to $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Serbia.

Grape Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2019, purchases abroad of grapes increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, grape imports surged to $X in 2019. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2019; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Italy (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of grape 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), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Germany (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, 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 ($X) constituted the largest supplier of grape to Croatia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average grape import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2019, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while the price for Macedonia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovenia, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for grapes in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of grape consumption in 2019 were China (14M tonnes), Italy (7.5M tonnes) and the U.S. (6.5M tonnes), together comprising 37% of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of grapes in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of grape production in 2019 were China (14M tonnes), Italy (7.9M tonnes) and the U.S. (6.2M tonnes), together comprising 37% of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of grapes to Croatia?

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In value terms, Italy ($9.8M) constituted the largest supplier of grape to Croatia, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($1.2M), with a 8% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 5.8% share.

What are the leading importers of grapes from Croatia?

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In value terms, Slovenia ($56K) remains the key foreign market for grape exports from Croatia, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Serbia ($9.4K), with a 14% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for grapes in Croatia?

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The average grape export price stood at $655 per tonne in 2019, declining by -14.8% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for grapes in Croatia?

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In 2019, the average grape import price amounted to $1,317 per tonne, increasing by 7% against the previous year.