Croatia: Poppy Seed Market Overview 2021

Poppy Seed Market Size in Croatia

In 2019, the Croatian poppy seed market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption posted a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Poppy Seed Production in Croatia

In value terms, poppy seed production soared to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production saw a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2019, production growth failed to regain the momentum.

The average yield of poppy seed in Croatia contracted modestly to X kg per ha in 2019, which is down by -X% against 2018 figures. Overall, the yield saw a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average poppy seed yield attained the maximum level at X tonnes per ha in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, the yield failed to regain the momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2019, approx. X ha of poppy seed were harvested in Croatia; with an increase of X% against 2018 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2019, the growth of the poppy seed harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Poppy Seed Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2019, exports of poppy seed from Croatia skyrocketed to X tonnes, picking up by X% on the year before. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure in 2019 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, poppy seed exports skyrocketed to $X in 2019. Overall, exports recorded a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked in 2019 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tonnes) was the main destination for poppy seed exports from Croatia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, poppy seed exports to Slovenia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hungary (X tonnes), fivefold. The Czech Republic (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to Slovenia totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (-X% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

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

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Slovenia totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (+X% per year) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average poppy seed export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2007 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, poppy seed export price increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2014 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average export prices failed to regain the momentum.

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

From 2007 to 2019, 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.

Poppy Seed Imports

Imports into Croatia

Poppy seed imports into Croatia expanded significantly to X tonnes in 2019, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, imports, however, recorded a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, poppy seed imports skyrocketed to $X in 2019. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tonnes), Slovakia (X tonnes) and Hungary (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of poppy seed imports to Croatia, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Slovakia, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Hungary ($X) were the largest poppy seed suppliers to Croatia, together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Slovakia recorded the highest growth rate of 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 poppy seed import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% year-to-year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland, 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 poppy seed in the world?

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India (17K tonnes) remains the largest poppy seed consuming country worldwide, accounting for 18% of total volume. Moreover, poppy seed consumption in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Germany (8.1K tonnes), twofold. Russia (7.2K tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 7.6% share.

What are the largest producers of poppy seed in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of poppy seed production in 2019 were Turkey (30K tonnes), the Czech Republic (21K tonnes) and Spain (13K tonnes), with a combined 59% share of global production. Australia, China, France, Hungary, Croatia, Slovakia, Germany and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

What are the leading suppliers of poppy seed to Croatia?

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In value terms, the largest poppy seed suppliers to Croatia were Austria ($293K), Slovakia ($247K) and Hungary ($126K), with a combined 78% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of poppy seed from Croatia?

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In value terms, Slovenia ($63K) remains the key foreign market for poppy seed exports from Croatia, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Hungary ($18K), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a 8.9% share.

What is the average export price for poppy seed in Croatia?

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The average poppy seed export price stood at $3,257 per tonne in 2019, increasing by 10% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for poppy seed in Croatia?

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The average poppy seed import price stood at $3,973 per tonne in 2019, stabilizing at the previous year.