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Maize market in Croatia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the domestic maize market volume in Croatia contracted from 1.67 million tons to 1.29 million tons. During the initial year, maize was supported by its diverse industrial applications, including a multi-fold expansion in bioethanol production.

Market volume fell sharply to 876 thousand tons in 2022, as production became more challenging due to climate change. The introduction of a new state agricultural land law that year missed the opportunity to accelerate development by not mandating the return of abandoned land to cultivation. Meanwhile, Bc Institut launched new generations of higher-yielding maize hybrids adapted to these changing conditions.

Production rebounded strongly in 2023, growing by 21.3% and pushing market volume up to 1.22 million tons. In 2024, grain maize production increased further, though drought and the emergence of mycotoxins affected crop quality and prices. The agricultural institute Poljinos placed six new hybrids on the market, while producers contended with low prices driven by high supply and competition from Italy and Ukraine.

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, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Croatia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Croatia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Croatia in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. 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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Croatia by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 maize in Croatia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of maize, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of maize, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Croatia's maize production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 2 431 K t of maize, marking a 5.8% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 55.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 15.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	37.7%	7.0%	5.8%	15.9%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of maize output in Croatia reached 455.6 M $ US, showing a robust year-over-year gain of 10.3%. From 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 45.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 6.9%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 41.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	41.6%	(6.9%)	10.3%	13.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports maize from Croatia

Exports in kind, K t

Foreign maize supplies from Croatia have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 1 213 K t, representing a dramatic 37.4% gain compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 169.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 39.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.9%	70.8%	37.4%	39.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the leading destinations for Croatia's maize exports in kind were Italy, accounting for 61.5% of exports, Austria at 16.6%, and Slovenia at 9.9%. Together, these three countries made up 88.0% of total export flows.

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, M $ US

Cross-border shipments of maize from Croatia have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports registered 227.4 M $ US, showing a steep 43.3% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 151.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 36.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	18.2%	48.7%	43.3%	36.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the leading destinations for Croatia's maize exports in value terms were Italy, with 57.6% of exports, Austria at 16.7%, and Slovenia at 9.1%. Collectively, these countries accounted for 83.3% of total export flows.

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 maize to Croatia

Imports in kind, K t

Cross-border shipments of maize to Croatia have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume reached 76 K t, showing an 81.7% year-over-year gain. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 159.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 37.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	40.3%	1.9%	81.7%	37.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary and Serbia together accounted for 83.8% of total maize imports in kind to Croatia, with other countries forming a diversified but less significant portion.

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, M $ US

After a two-year rise, the value of maize imports to Croatia declined. In 2020, imports totalled 35.6 M $ US, representing a robust 15.7% decline compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 28.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.6%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 42.3 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 36.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.7%	36.1%	(15.7%)	8.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Hungary, Serbia, and Austria were the main sources for Croatia's maize imports in value terms, accounting for 46.7%, 12.9%, and 12.8% respectively. Together, they absorbed 72.4% of total import 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