Mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

The Croatian market for mandarins, clementines, and similar citrus hybrids experienced significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2020. After starting at a value of 12.7 million USD in 2018, the market expanded sharply to 20.9 million USD in 2019. However, in 2020, it contracted to 13.2 million USD. This decline was driven by challenging economic conditions that reduced consumer spending across the EU, coupled with increased competition from clementines, which diverted demand away from traditional mandarins.

Market conditions gradually improved from 2021 onward. The market value grew to 16.1 million USD in 2021 and continued a modest upward trend, reaching 16.6 million USD in 2022 and 17.5 million USD in 2023. The period was marked by external disruptions, including the war in Ukraine and associated high transport costs, which affected European import flows from distant suppliers like Peru. Meanwhile, Turkey solidified its role as a key supplier to Central-Eastern Europe, shaping import dynamics for Croatia.

Production mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids in Croatia

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Top producers of mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids, 2017-2020

World map of production of mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids, 2017-2020

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Production reached its lowest point in 2017, then peaked in 2019, with a 2.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Croatia produced 39 440 tonnes of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids, representing a substantial reduction of 24.2% from 2019. The maximum production volume was recorded in 2019 at 52 060 tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with production rising by 149.5%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. The value of production reached its lowest point in 2017, then peaked in 2019, with a 2.2-fold fluctuation between these years. In 2020, the output of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids in Croatia was valued at 21 966 thousand US dollars, reflecting a robust decline of 18.9% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 27 089 thousand US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with the value rising by 89.4%.

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

Exports mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids from Croatia

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Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Export levels fluctuated, with the lowest point in 2017 and the highest in 2018, showing a 3.5-fold difference. In 2020, Croatia's cross-border shipments of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids amounted to 24 545 tonnes, which is 10.0% higher than the previous year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 32 275 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with exports falling by 30.9%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018, with exports rising by 248.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Bosnia and Herzegovina (32.9% of exports in kind), Serbia (23.4% of exports in kind), and Czechia (17.6% of exports in kind) were the principal buyers of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids from Croatia, jointly accounting for 73.9% of total exports in kind.

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 signs of volatility over the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 2.6-fold difference. In 2020, Croatia exported 13 671 thousand US dollars worth of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids, which is 17.8% higher year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 16 106 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with exports falling by 27.9%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018, with exports rising by 164.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Serbia (27.2% of exports in value terms), Czechia (23.1% of exports in value terms), and Slovenia (21.3% of exports in value terms) were the largest buyers of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids from Croatia, together forming 71.6% of total exports in value terms.

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

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

Imports mandarins, clementines, tangelos and citrus hybrids to Croatia

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In 2020, Croatia's imports of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids amounted to 5 410 tonnes, marking a solid drop of 22.9% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 24.1%, equating to an 8.8% annualized rate. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, with imports rising by 11.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy (33.1% of imports in kind), Spain (24.4% of imports in kind), and Germany (12.8% of imports in kind) were the main sources for imports in kind, together accounting for 70.4% 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

In 2020, Croatia's volume of mandarins, clementines, tangelos, and citrus hybrids imports came to 4 936 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a gradual decline of 9.1% year-over-year. Over the period 2017-2020, imports decreased by 6.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.1%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 5 427 thousand US dollars. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, with imports rising by 5.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy (28.4% of imports in value terms), Spain (26.5% of imports in value terms), and Germany (16.6% of imports in value terms) were the principal destinations for imports in value terms, jointly accounting for 71.5% of total flows.

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

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