Citrus fruit market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the Croatian citrus fruit market volume showed considerable variation, starting at 111.7 thousand tons. It jumped to 133.8 thousand tons in 2019, marking the highest point in the period, but then fell sharply to 101.6 thousand tons in 2020.

The market regained some ground in the following years, reaching 113.4 thousand tons in 2022 before a slight dip to 111.0 thousand tons in 2023. This movement reflected changes in both domestic production and foreign trade flows.

Production citrus fruit in Croatia

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Top producers of citrus fruit, 2017-2020

World map of production of citrus fruit, 2017-2020

The market displayed significant volatility during the observed period. Production volumes varied 2.7 times from their low in 2017 to their peak in 2019. In 2020, Croatia produced 80 040 tons of citrus fruit, representing a substantial 24.2% decrease compared to the previous year. The maximum production was recorded in 2019 at 105 560 tons, while the largest year-over-year increase occurred in 2018 at 149.8%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Market behavior showed considerable volatility across these years. The value of citrus fruit production fluctuated 2.2 times from its low in 2017 to its high in 2019. In 2020, Croatia's citrus fruit output was valued at 49 147 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 12.4% decline from 2019. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 56 099 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual increase occurring in 2018 at 88.0%.

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

Exports citrus fruit from Croatia

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The data reveals irregular patterns, indicating a volatile export market. Export volumes reached their minimum in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 3.2-fold difference between these extremes. In 2020, Croatia exported 28 885 tons of citrus fruit, showing a strong 21.0% increase compared to 2019. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2018 at 33 393 tons. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 28.5%, while the most significant increase was in 2018 at 224.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, three key markets—Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Slovenia—collectively accounted for 70.4% of Croatia's total citrus fruit exports by volume.

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 export market showed an unstable trend throughout this period. Export values changed 2.5 times from their low in 2017 to their peak in 2020. In 2020, Croatia exported citrus fruit worth 17 737 thousand US dollars, reflecting a steep 39.8% year-over-year increase. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 25.6%, while the most significant increase occurred in 2018 at 144.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Serbia (25.1% of export value), Slovenia (22.5%), and Czechia (20.4%) were the largest buyers of Croatian citrus fruit, together constituting 68.0% of total export value.

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

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

Imports citrus fruit to Croatia

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Following two consecutive years of growth, citrus fruit imports into Croatia declined. In 2020, imports totaled 50 423 tons, representing a moderate 3.2% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 8.3%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 2.7%. The maximum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 52 115 tons, with the largest annual increase occurring that same year at 6.4%.

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

Throughout the 2017-2020 period, Spain (27.6% of import volume), Italy (13.9%), and Slovenia (12.6%) were the primary sources for Croatia's citrus fruit imports, together accounting for 54.1% of total import volume.

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

In 2020, Croatia's citrus fruit imports reached 47 608 thousand US dollars, increasing by 11.6% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value grew by 16.3%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 5.2%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 5.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain (28.9% of import value), Italy (14.0%), and Germany (13.5%) formed the core of Croatia's citrus fruit imports by value, together representing 56.3% of total import value.

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

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