Croatia: Leek Market Overview 2020

Leek Market Size in Croatia

The revenue of the leek market in Croatia amounted to $X in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, leek consumption, however, continues to indicate a drastic decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the leek market attained its peak figure level at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Leek Production in Croatia

In value terms, leek production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, leek production continues to indicate an abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, leek production reached its maximum level at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, production failed to regain its momentum.

In 2018, the average yield of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Croatia totaled X tonne per ha, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the leek yield continues to indicate strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Leek yield peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, the harvested area of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Croatia stood at X ha, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the leek harvested area continues to indicate a sharp setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Leek harvested area peaked at X ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Leek Exports

Exports from Croatia

Leek exports from Croatia amounted to X tonnes in 2018, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, leek exports continue to indicate a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, leek exports stood at $X in 2018. In general, leek exports continue to indicate a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tonnes) was the main destination for leek exports from Croatia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, leek exports to Slovenia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tonnes), ninefold.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Slovenia stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bosnia and Herzegovina (-X% per year) and Serbia (-X% per year).

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

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Slovenia stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bosnia and Herzegovina (-X% per year) and Serbia (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average leek export price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price indicated slight growth from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, leek export price increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina ($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 Serbia, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Leek Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2018, the amount of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables imported into Croatia stood at X tonnes, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, leek imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, leek imports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, leek imports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2018, the Netherlands (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of leek to Croatia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, leek imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X tonnes), fourfold. Poland (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+X% per year) and Poland (-X% per year).

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

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+X% per year) and Poland (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average leek import price amounted to $X per tonne, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the leek import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the average import prices for leeks and other alliaceous vegetables reached their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2012 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average import prices for leeks and other alliaceous vegetables remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per tonne), while the price for Austria ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform