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Frozen vegetables market in Croatia

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Croatian market for frozen vegetables began the 2018-2024 period at 19 371 tons, supported by growing consumer interest in healthy eating and the nutritional value of frozen produce. However, volume contracted significantly to 16 059 tons in 2019, marking the start of a gradual multi-year recovery.

Market size expanded steadily from 2020 through 2022, reaching 18 649 tons, a period without major reported disruptions to overall consumption. In 2023, elevated vegetable prices across Croatia, driven by broader inflation and rising agricultural costs, contributed to a slight dip in volume to 18 065 tons.

A notable surge to 21 318 tons occurred in 2024. This growth took place despite persistently high price levels, aided by a continued shift in consumer preferences specifically toward frozen vegetables for their convenience and nutrient retention, alongside the implementation of updated EU labeling regulations which enhanced product transparency.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Croatia
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
3. 5.3. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.3.1. Global Production by Country in kind
    1. 5.3.1.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
    2. 5.3.1.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
    3. 5.3.1.3. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production frozen vegetables in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

After a two-year decline, Croatia's frozen vegetable production volume rebounded. In 2020, output was valued at 6,381 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 18.6% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 20.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 5,381 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 31.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.0%)	(31.4%)	18.6%	(7.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of frozen vegetables, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of frozen vegetables, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Following a two-year decrease, Croatia's frozen vegetable production volume recovered. In 2020, 7,818 tonnes of frozen vegetables were produced, representing a substantial 43.0% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 33.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -12.6%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 5,467 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 43.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(17.7%)	(43.2%)	43.0%	(12.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports frozen vegetables from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

Frozen vegetable exports from Croatia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Croatia exported 8,380 tonnes, down 5.7% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 28.9%, equating to an annualized rate of -10.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(20.2%)	(5.5%)	(5.7%)	(10.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Bosnia and Herzegovina (31.3% of exports in kind), Belgium (27.1%), and Hungary (10.2%) were the principal buyers of frozen vegetables from Croatia, collectively accounting for 68.6% of total exports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

After a two-year fall, frozen vegetable export volumes from Croatia increased. In 2020, exports stood at 11,583 thousand US dollars, which is 52.5% higher than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 35.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 10.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 7,595 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 10.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.8%)	(0.5%)	52.5%	10.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Bosnia and Herzegovina (32.7% of exports in value terms), Belgium (20.6%), and Italy (11.8%) remained the leading destinations, with a combined share of 65.1% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports frozen vegetables to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

Croatia imported approximately 17,158 tonnes of frozen vegetables in 2020, indicating a significant decrease of 11.9% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 12.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.2%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 1.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.9%)	1.7%	(11.9%)	(4.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

In 2017-2020, Serbia (24.7% of imports in kind), Belgium (22.1%), and Poland (11.8%) formed the main cluster of markets for imports in kind, with a combined share of 58.6% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Foreign frozen vegetable supplies to Croatia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Croatia imported 14,992 thousand US dollars worth of frozen vegetables, marking a 13.2% drop compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 8.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 17,729 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 7.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.7%	(2.6%)	(13.2%)	(3.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium (22.3% of imports in value terms), Serbia (20.5%), and Poland (13.7%) formed the main cluster of markets for imports in value terms, with a combined share of 56.4% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io