Grapes market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the grape market in Croatia experienced notable volume fluctuations. After reaching 155.7 thousand t in 2018, market size dropped sharply to 119.6 thousand t in 2019, then recovered to 133.9 thousand t in 2020. The market stabilized around 127.8–127.9 thousand t in 2021–2022 before declining again to 105.9 thousand t in 2023. In value terms, the market followed a similar pattern, decreasing from $236.3 million in 2018 to $181.6 million in 2022, then rising slightly to $188.1 million in 2023, indicating higher average prices or a shift in product mix.

For 2024, consumer trends in Croatia included the emergence of limited-edition products with vivid designs and bright colors, which can influence demand for grapes as a raw material in the food industry. Loyalty programs and additional services in the food sector are also shaping consumer behavior, while social and political movements may indirectly affect the market landscape.

Production grapes in Croatia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of grapes, 2017-2020

World map of production of grapes, 2017-2020

Croatia produced 123.6 thousand tons of grapes in 2020, marking a 14.1% increase from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 6.2%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 108.3 thousand tons, while the highest was in 2018 at 146.2 thousand tons. The most significant year-over-year decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 25.9%, whereas the largest increase was observed in 2018, with a rise of 25.7%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of grape production in Croatia reached 197.2 million US dollars, showing a modest increase of 2.2% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, the production value rose by 29.8%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate of 9.1%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 224.1 million US dollars. The most substantial decline happened in 2019, with a decrease of 13.8%, while the largest increase was in 2018, with a jump of 47.5%.

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

Exports grapes from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

Following a two-year decline, grape exports from Croatia rebounded in 2020. The country exported 574 tons of grapes that year, which is 7.8% higher than in 2019. However, over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 23.6%, averaging an annual decline of 8.6%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 532 tons. The most significant drop occurred in 2018, with a decline of 24.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina were the primary destinations for Croatia's grape exports in volume terms. Slovakia accounted for 39.3% of exports, Slovenia for 38.9%, and Bosnia and Herzegovina for 8.5%, collectively making up 86.6% of total export flows.

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

In 2020, the value of grape exports from Croatia amounted to 916 thousand US dollars, down by 3.4% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value fell by 6.6%, with an average annual decrease of 2.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 873 thousand US dollars. The most notable decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 10.9%, while the largest increase was in 2019, with a rise of 8.6%.

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

During the period from 2017 to 2020, Slovakia and Slovenia dominated Croatia's grape exports in value terms, together accounting for 81.0% of total flows, with the remainder distributed among other 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 grapes to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Croatia imported 10 924 tons of grapes, representing a 7.8% decrease compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 8.9%, averaging an annual growth rate of 2.9%. The lowest import volume was in 2018 at 10 010 tons, while the highest was in 2019 at 11 845 tons. The most significant increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 18.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Germany were the main sources of grape imports to Croatia in volume terms. Italy contributed 59.0% of imports, Bosnia and Herzegovina 9.2%, and Germany 6.1%, together comprising 74.4% of total import 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

In 2020, the value of grape imports to Croatia stood at 14 951 thousand US dollars, indicating a slight decline of 9.4% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, import value grew by 12.5%, with an average annual increase of 4.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 13 088 thousand US dollars, and the highest in 2019 at 16 510 thousand US dollars. The largest increase was in 2019, with a jump of 26.1%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Italy, Germany, and the Netherlands were the key sources for Croatia's grape imports in value terms. Italy accounted for 56.9% of imports, Germany for 8.1%, and the Netherlands for 6.3%, collectively representing 71.4% of total import flows.

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

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