Capsicum and pimenta fruits market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2021, the market volume for fresh capsicum and pimenta fruits in Croatia fluctuated between 26 781 t and 30 438 t, with a peak in 2020. In value terms, the market grew from 33 451 thousand US dollars to 39 673 thousand US dollars, indicating rising prices or a shift towards higher-value products.

In 2022, food inflation soared due to the war in Ukraine and lingering COVID-19 effects, increasing supply-chain costs and affecting consumer purchasing power. This contributed to a decline in physical market volume to 26 542 t, while the market value remained elevated at 37 180 thousand US dollars. Consumer preferences continued to shift towards healthier and organic options. The following year, production fell by 720 t, reflecting agricultural challenges, but the market volume stabilized at 26 901 t as imports rose to 22 012 t. Economic pressures eased slightly, yet household budgets remained strained.

In 2024, market trends continue to be driven by health and wellness awareness, with import volumes reaching 23 691 t. No major regulatory changes were reported, and global supply-chain conditions have normalized after the inflation peak.

Production capsicum and pimenta fruits in Croatia

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Top producers of capsicum and pimenta fruits, 2017-2020

World map of production of capsicum and pimenta fruits, 2017-2020

After two years of decline, Croatia's production of capsicum and pimenta fruits increased. In 2020, Croatia produced 13 370 tons of these fruits, marking a 48.7% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 30.7%, which translates to an annualized decline of 11.5%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 8 990 tons, with the largest decline of 37.3% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of production in Croatia in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Following a two-year decline, Croatia's production value of capsicum and pimenta fruits rose. In 2020, the output was valued at 16 777 thousand US dollars, showing a significant increase of 52.0% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 28.3%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 10.5%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 11 034 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 42.0% also taking place that year.

Annual dynamics of production in Croatia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports capsicum and pimenta fruits from Croatia

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The market exhibited volatility during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 2.5-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Croatia exported 1 665 tons of capsicum and pimenta fruits, representing a 142.9% increase year-over-year. The minimum export volume was recorded in 2018 at 663 tons, with the largest decline of 9.9% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Slovenia was the dominant destination for Croatia's capsicum and pimenta fruit exports in volume terms, accounting for 87.8% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among several smaller markets.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The market showed volatility during these years. Exports hit their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2020, with a 2.5-fold gap between these years. In 2020, Croatia's capsicum and pimenta fruit exports were valued at 2 089 thousand US dollars, indicating a 148.3% rise from 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 841 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 4.3% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Slovenia remained the primary destination for Croatia's capsicum and pimenta fruit exports in value terms, capturing 87.6% of total flows. The rest was distributed across various smaller markets.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Croatia in value, 2017-2020

Imports capsicum and pimenta fruits to Croatia

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Croatia's imports of capsicum and pimenta fruits increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 18 732 tons, up by 1.4% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 49.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Serbia (28.2% of imports in volume), North Macedonia (24.7%), and Spain (9.0%) accounted for the largest share of Croatia's capsicum and pimenta fruit imports, together comprising 61.9% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Croatia's imports of capsicum and pimenta fruits increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports were valued at 21 183 thousand US dollars, showing a slight advance of 1.8% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 79.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 21.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Croatia imported capsicum and pimenta fruits from many countries. Even the largest destinations—North Macedonia, Serbia, and Spain—together represented only 47.9% of total imports in value terms.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Croatia in value, 2017-2020