Croatia: Sorghum Market Overview 2021

Sorghum Market Size in Croatia

The Croatian sorghum market surged to $X in 2019, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a abrupt setback. Sorghum consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sorghum Production in Croatia

In value terms, sorghum production contracted significantly to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Overall, production faced a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2019, production growth failed to regain the momentum.

The average yield of sorghum in Croatia fell notably to X tonnes per ha in 2019, which is down by -X% compared with the previous year. In general, the yield, however, showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by X% year-to-year. The sorghum yield peaked at X tonnes per ha in 2018, and then declined dramatically in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2019, the harvested area of sorghum in Croatia fell notably to X ha, which is down by -X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2010 to 2019, the growth of the sorghum harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Sorghum Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2019, shipments abroad of sorghum decreased by -X% to X kg for the first time since 2016, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, exports attained the peak of X tonnes, and then reduced notably in the following year.

In value terms, sorghum exports contracted rapidly to $X in 2019. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a temperate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2018, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to No country was relatively modest.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to No country was relatively modest.

Sorghum Imports

Imports into Croatia

Sorghum imports into Croatia skyrocketed to X tonnes in 2019, picking up by X% against 2018 figures. Over the period under review, imports saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tonnes in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sorghum imports skyrocketed to $X in 2019. In general, imports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Italy (X tonnes) constituted the largest sorghum supplier to Croatia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sorghum imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Hungary (X tonnes), threefold.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy stood at +X%.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sorghum to Croatia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Hungary ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy amounted to +X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average sorghum import price amounted to $X per tonne, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per tonne), while the price for Italy amounted to $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for sorghum in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of sorghum consumption in 2019 were China (6.8M tonnes), Nigeria (6.7M tonnes) and the U.S. (6.2M tonnes), together accounting for 31% of global consumption. These countries were followed by Sudan, Ethiopia, Mexico, India, Brazil, Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali, Cameroon and Argentina, which together accounted for a further 50%.

What are the largest producers of sorghum in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of sorghum production in 2019 were the U.S. (9M tonnes), Nigeria (6.7M tonnes) and Sudan (5.7M tonnes), together accounting for 36% of global production. Ethiopia, India, Mexico, Brazil, Niger, China, Burkina Faso, Mali, Argentina and Cameroon lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 46%.

What are the leading suppliers of sorghum to Croatia?

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In value terms, Italy ($117K) constituted the largest supplier of sorghum to Croatia, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Hungary ($37K), with a 24% share of total imports.

What is the average import price for sorghum in Croatia?

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In 2019, the average sorghum import price amounted to $2,951 per tonne, which is down by -7.6% against the previous year.