Croatia: Chili And Pepper Market 2024

Chili And Pepper Market Size in Croatia

The Croatian chili and pepper market surged to $X in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Chili And Pepper Production in Croatia

In value terms, chili and pepper production rose slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2023, the average chili and pepper yield in Croatia soared to X tons per ha, jumping by X% on 2022. Over the period under review, the yield indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2023: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, chili and pepper yield decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The chili and pepper yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, 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 2023, the chili and pepper harvested area in Croatia expanded markedly to X ha, growing by X% on 2022 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to chili and pepper production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chili And Pepper Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2023, the amount of chilies and peppers (green) exported from Croatia soared to X tons, jumping by X% against the year before. In general, exports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, chili and pepper exports surged to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2023 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tons) was the main destination for chili and pepper exports from Croatia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, chili and pepper exports to Slovenia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Czech Republic (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Slovenia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bosnia and Herzegovina (X% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to Slovenia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bosnia and Herzegovina (X% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average chili and pepper export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, chili and pepper export price increased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to North Macedonia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bosnia and Herzegovina (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chili And Pepper Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2023, the amount of chilies and peppers (green) imported into Croatia totaled X tons, rising by X% compared with the previous year. In general, imports posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, chili and pepper imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Overall, imports saw buoyant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

North Macedonia (X tons), Albania (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of chili and pepper imports to Croatia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Albania (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest chili and pepper suppliers to Croatia were North Macedonia ($X), Albania ($X) and Turkey ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Albania, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 chili and pepper import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, chili and pepper import price increased by X% against 2017 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 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, 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