Croatia: Tomato Market Overview 2021

Tomato Market Size in Croatia

The Croatian tomato market rose slightly to $X in 2019, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated mild growth from 2007 to 2019: its value decreased 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, consumption decreased by -X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2019, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Tomato Production in Croatia

In value terms, tomato production rose remarkably to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Overall, production recorded temperate growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Tomato production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of tomatoes in Croatia expanded to X tonnes per ha in 2019, growing by X% against 2018 figures. In general, the yield indicated a moderate increase from 2007 to 2019: its figure 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, tomato yield decreased by -X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The tomato yield peaked at X tonnes per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2019, the tomato harvested area in Croatia reduced modestly to X ha, falling by -X% compared with 2018 figures. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The tomato harvested area peaked at X ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Tomato Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2019, shipments abroad of tomatoes decreased by -X% to X tonnes for the first time since 2012, thus ending a six-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2018, and then fell modestly in the following year.

In value terms, tomato exports amounted to $X in 2019. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tonnes), the Czech Republic (X tonnes) and Germany (X tonnes) were the main destinations of tomato exports from Croatia, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Czech Republic (+X% per year), while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for tomato exported from Croatia were Slovenia ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Czech Republic (+X% per year) recorded 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

The average tomato export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2019, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 an increase of X% year-to-year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2019, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 the Czech Republic, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tomato Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2019, supplies from abroad of tomatoes increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2019 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, tomato imports rose to $X in 2019. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2019; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2019, the Netherlands (X tonnes) constituted the largest tomato supplier to Croatia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, tomato imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tonnes), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Spain (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+X% per year) and Spain (-X% per year).

In value terms, the largest tomato suppliers to Croatia were the Netherlands ($X), Italy ($X) and Spain ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Germany, Turkey, Serbia, Albania and Macedonia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X (+X% per year) recorded 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

The average tomato import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2019, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per tonne in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2019.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Serbia, 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 tomatoes in the world?

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China (64M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of tomato consumption, comprising approx. 34% of total volume. Moreover, tomato consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India (20M tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the U.S. (14M tonnes), with a 7.5% share.

What are the largest producers of tomatoes in the world?

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China (65M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of tomato production, comprising approx. 34% of total volume. Moreover, tomato production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (21M tonnes), threefold. The U.S. (12M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 6.6% share.

What are the leading suppliers of tomatoes to Croatia?

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In value terms, the Netherlands ($5.4M), Italy ($3.5M) and Spain ($2M) were the largest tomato suppliers to Croatia, together accounting for 68% of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Turkey, Serbia, Albania and Macedonia, which together accounted for a further 26%.

What are the leading importers of tomatoes from Croatia?

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In value terms, the largest markets for tomato exported from Croatia were Slovenia ($2.3M), the Czech Republic ($1.3M) and Germany ($1.2M), together accounting for 76% of total exports.

What is the average export price for tomatoes in Croatia?

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In 2019, the average tomato export price amounted to $1,187 per tonne, rising by 6.5% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for tomatoes in Croatia?

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The average tomato import price stood at $1,187 per tonne in 2019, almost unchanged from the previous year.