Not frozen prepared potatoes market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

The Croatian market for not frozen prepared potatoes expanded in volume from 6 066 tons in 2018 to 7 685 tons in 2024. A contraction to 5 423 tons occurred in 2020, after which the market recovered and entered a phase of steady growth.

Croatia's position as a key regional exporter, particularly to neighboring Slovenia, strengthened production capacity and trade flows. In 2022, this export-driven activity supported higher domestic availability, contributing to market growth. By 2024, the country's continued export presence within EU supply chains helped sustain the market volume at an elevated level.

Production not frozen prepared potatoes in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's production of not frozen prepared potatoes has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 26 222 thousand US dollars, marking a 9.0% rise compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 28.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Croatia's production volume of not frozen prepared potatoes has risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 7 049 tonnes, reflecting a moderate increase of 7.3% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production expanded by 14.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5%.

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

Exports not frozen prepared potatoes from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

Croatia's exports of not frozen prepared potatoes have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 3 843 tonnes, showing a significant improvement of 30.6% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 38.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia were the key partners for Croatia's exports of not frozen prepared potatoes in volume terms. Hungary accounted for 41.9% of exports, Bosnia and Herzegovina for 20.7%, and Serbia for 17.5%. Together, these three countries represented 80.1% 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

Croatia's exports of not frozen prepared potatoes have increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports were valued at 12 622 thousand US dollars, corresponding to an abrupt rise of 35.4% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 45.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 13.3%.

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

In the period from 2017 to 2020, Hungary, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia were the main markets for Croatia's exports of not frozen prepared potatoes in value terms. Hungary represented 38.3% of exports, Bosnia and Herzegovina 21.2%, and Serbia 18.0%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 77.6% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports not frozen prepared potatoes to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year uptick, Croatia's import volume of not frozen prepared potatoes declined. In 2020, imports totaled 2 217 tonnes, representing a 19.7% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 4.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -1.6%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 759 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 14.8% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, the Netherlands, and Austria were the principal sources for Croatia's imports of not frozen prepared potatoes in volume terms. Poland accounted for 60.6% of imports, the Netherlands for 12.0%, and Austria for 7.7%. Together, these three countries made up 80.4% 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

Following a two-year rise, Croatia's imports of not frozen prepared potatoes in value terms declined. In 2020, imports tallied 7 310 thousand US dollars, equivalent to a strong decrease of 19.2% versus the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 3.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -1.1%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 9 050 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase was in 2018 with an 18.4% rise.

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

Over the years 2017 to 2020, Poland, the Netherlands, and Austria were the main suppliers of not frozen prepared potatoes to Croatia in value terms. Poland represented 57.1% of imports, the Netherlands 11.7%, and Austria 8.1%. Together, these three countries comprised 76.9% of total imports in value terms.

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

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