Croatia: Watermelon Market 2024

Watermelon Market Size in Croatia

The Croatian watermelon market declined modestly to $X in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. The market 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. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Watermelon Production in Croatia

In value terms, watermelon production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Watermelon production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of watermelons in Croatia dropped to X tons per ha, remaining stable against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average watermelon 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.

The watermelon harvested area in Croatia shrank to X ha in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X%. The watermelon harvested area peaked at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Watermelon Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, the amount of watermelons exported from Croatia skyrocketed to X tons, rising by X% against 2021. In general, exports recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, watermelon exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main destinations of watermelon exports from Croatia, together accounting for X% of total exports.

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

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

Germany, 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

In 2022, the average watermelon export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 Slovakia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Watermelon Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2022, imports of watermelons into Croatia declined markedly to X tons, with a decrease of X% against 2021 figures. Overall, total imports indicated prominent 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 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

In value terms, watermelon imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Greece (X tons), Serbia (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of watermelon imports to Croatia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Albania, Spain, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Turkey, Montenegro, Germany, North Macedonia and Bulgaria 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 Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest watermelon suppliers to Croatia were Serbia ($X), Greece ($X) and Italy ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Serbia, 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

In 2022, the average watermelon import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a measured expansion 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. Based on 2022 figures, watermelon import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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