Croatia: Lemon And Lime Market 2024

Lemon And Lime Market Size in Croatia

For the third consecutive year, the Croatian lemon and lime market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Lemon And Lime Production in Croatia

In value terms, lemon and lime production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average lemon and lime yield in Croatia shrank slightly to X tons per ha, declining by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The lemon and lime yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of lemons and limes were harvested in Croatia; surging by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the lemon and lime harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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Lemon And Lime Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, the amount of lemons and limes exported from Croatia soared to X tons, picking up by X% on 2021. Overall, exports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lemon and lime exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tons) was the main destination for lemon and lime exports from Croatia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, lemon and lime exports to Slovenia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons), with a X% share.

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

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

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

Export Prices by Country

The average lemon and lime export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Serbia ($X per ton) and Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X per ton) and Slovenia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Serbia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Lemon And Lime Imports

Imports into Croatia

For the third consecutive year, Croatia recorded growth in supplies from abroad of lemons and limes, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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 2014 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, lemon and lime imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated buoyant 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of lemon and lime to Croatia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, lemon and lime imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, the largest lemon and lime suppliers to Croatia were Turkey ($X), Spain ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 lemon and lime import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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