Croatia: Unmanufactured Tobacco Market 2024

Unmanufactured Tobacco Market Size in Croatia

The Croatian unmanufactured tobacco market reduced notably to $X in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a perceptible shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Production in Croatia

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average unmanufactured tobacco yield in Croatia amounted to X tons per ha, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The unmanufactured tobacco harvested area in Croatia contracted modestly to X ha in 2022, waning by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to unmanufactured tobacco production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Exports

Exports from Croatia

For the fourth consecutive year, Croatia recorded growth in shipments abroad of tobacco (unmanufactured), which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco exports stood at $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for unmanufactured tobacco exports from Croatia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, unmanufactured tobacco exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Romania (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Romania (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Romania ($X) were the largest markets for unmanufactured tobacco exported from Croatia worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Hungary, Jordan, Serbia, Greece, Russia, Poland, Turkey, Portugal, Bulgaria and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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

The average unmanufactured tobacco export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a remarkable increase 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Serbia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, approx. X tons of tobacco (unmanufactured) were imported into Croatia; picking up by X% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main suppliers of unmanufactured tobacco imports to Croatia, with a combined X% share of total imports. India, Poland, Mozambique, Germany, France, Belgium, Bulgaria and North Macedonia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Italy ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and India ($X) were the largest unmanufactured tobacco suppliers to Croatia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Brazil, Mozambique, Poland, Belgium, France, Germany, Bulgaria and North Macedonia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

The average unmanufactured tobacco import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was North Macedonia ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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