Croatia: Pumpkin Market 2024

Pumpkin Market Size in Croatia

The Croatian pumpkin market rose sharply to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Pumpkin Production in Croatia

In value terms, pumpkin production rose notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in Croatia expanded sharply to X tons per ha in 2022, picking up by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average pumpkin yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of pumpkin (squash and gourds) production in Croatia was estimated at X ha, picking up by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, pumpkin harvested area decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the pumpkin harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Croatia

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of pumpkin (squash and gourds) decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, pumpkin exports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a notable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main destinations of pumpkin exports from Croatia, with a combined X% share of total exports. Spain and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Slovenia ($X), Italy ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) were the largest markets for pumpkin exported from Croatia worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. Spain and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Spain, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, 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 pumpkin export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was decline in purchases abroad of pumpkin (squash and gourds), when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, saw a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, pumpkin imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of pumpkin imports to Croatia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, Slovenia, Poland and Albania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Albania (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pumpkin suppliers to Croatia were Italy ($X), Spain ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Turkey, Slovenia, Albania and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Albania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 pumpkin import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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