Croatia: Plum And Sloe Market 2024

Plum And Sloe Market Size in Croatia

The Croatian plum and sloe market was estimated at $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Plum and sloe consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Plum And Sloe Production in Croatia

In value terms, plum and sloe production expanded significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of plums and sloes in Croatia amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, with an increase of X% against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield saw a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average plum and sloe yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The plum and sloe harvested area in Croatia contracted to X ha in 2022, reducing by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The plum and sloe harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Plum And Sloe Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, overseas shipments of plums and sloes decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports declined significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of plum and sloe exports from Croatia, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Slovenia ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest markets for plum and sloe exported from Croatia worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

Germany, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plum and sloe export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Germany ($X per ton) and Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X per ton) and Italy ($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 Bosnia and Herzegovina (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of plums and sloes, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, plum and sloe imports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Serbia (X tons) constituted the largest plum and sloe supplier to Croatia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, plum and sloe imports from Serbia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, North Macedonia (X tons), twofold. Moldova (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 Serbia amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: North Macedonia (X% per year) and Moldova (X% per year).

In value terms, Serbia ($X), Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X) and Moldova ($X) were the largest plum and sloe suppliers to Croatia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Moldova, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plum and sloe import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, plum and sloe import price increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for North Macedonia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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