Oats market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

The oat market in Croatia demonstrated strong growth from 2018 to 2020, with volume increasing from 40 223 tons to 61 269 tons. This represented a gain of more than 50% within two years, culminating in a peak above 61 000 tons.

A reversal began in 2021, leading to a consistent decline in market volume over the following years. By 2023, volume had fallen to 32 012 tons, marking a reduction of approximately 48% from the 2020 high and dropping below the 2018 starting level.

Over the full period from 2018 to 2023, the market exhibited a complete cycle of expansion and contraction, with the 2023 volume settling at 32 012 tons.

Production oats in Croatia

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Top producers of oats, 2017-2020

World map of production of oats, 2017-2020

Oats production in Croatia has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Croatia produced 66 100 tons of oats, marking a significant year-over-year rise of 13.5%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 3.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.1%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 45 350 tons, which also saw the largest decline of 33.6%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase of 28.4%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's oats production has increased for the second consecutive year in value terms. In 2020, the output of oats was valued at 13 433 thousand US dollars, representing a robust increase of 14.2% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value increased by 24.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.5%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 8 773 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 18.8%. Meanwhile, 2019 recorded the largest increase of 34.0%.

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

Exports oats from Croatia

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After a two-year decrease, foreign oats supplies from Croatia have increased. In 2020, exports stood at 4 846 tons, up by 50.6% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 54.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 22.9%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 3 219 tons, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 51.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Bosnia and Herzegovina (60.3% of exports in kind), Italy (14.9% of exports in kind), and Slovenia (7.5% of exports in kind) were the primary buyers of oats from Croatia, jointly accounting for 82.7% 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

After a two-year decline, Croatia's oats exports have increased in value. In 2020, exports reached 985 thousand US dollars, which is 51.5% more year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 41.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 16.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 650 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 40.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Bosnia and Herzegovina (57.8% of exports in value terms), Italy (14.7% of exports in value terms), and Slovenia (8.2% of exports in value terms) continued to lead the list of buyers of oats from Croatia, jointly taking 80.6% 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 oats to Croatia

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There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2020 at 15 tons, showing a sharp decline of 73.0% compared to 2019. The highest import volume was recorded in 2017, reflecting a 5.5-fold gap between these years. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 79.9%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 233.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria (43.1% of imports in kind), Slovenia (29.2% of imports in kind), and Germany (10.0% of imports in kind) continued to be the main suppliers of oats to Croatia, jointly forming 82.3% of total imports in kind.

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

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. The lowest import value was recorded in 2018 at 14 thousand US dollars, while the highest was registered in 2019 at 43 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 3.2-fold gap. In 2020, Croatia imported a total of oats valued at showing a decrease of 45.1% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 56.0%, and the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 218.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria (39.9% of imports in value terms), Slovenia (25.0% of imports in value terms), and Germany (22.6% of imports in value terms) led the structure of imports in value terms, together representing 87.6% 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