Croatia: Vegetable And Melon Market 2024

Vegetable And Melon Market Size in Croatia

The Croatian vegetable and melon market expanded markedly to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Vegetable And Melon Production in Croatia

In value terms, vegetable and melon production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Vegetable and melon production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of vegetables and melons in Croatia reached X tons per ha in 2022, picking up by X% against 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average vegetable and melon yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 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 vegetables and melons production in Croatia dropped slightly to X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the vegetable and melon harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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Vegetable And Melon Exports

Exports from Croatia

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of vegetables and melons decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, vegetable and melon exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable and melon exports from Croatia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable and melon exports to Slovenia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X tons), twofold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Slovenia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, Slovenia ($X) remains the key foreign market for vegetables and melons exports from Croatia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Slovenia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable and melon export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, enjoyed noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

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

Vegetable And Melon Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, approx. X tons of vegetables and melons were imported into Croatia; increasing by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports increased by X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, vegetable and melon imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable and melon imports to Croatia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Austria, Serbia, France, Slovenia, Albania, Spain, North Macedonia, Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest vegetable and melon suppliers to Croatia were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Spain, Serbia, Slovenia, Albania, Turkey, Austria, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, France and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Slovenia, with a CAGR of X%, 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 vegetable and melon import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for France ($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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