Prepared or preserved groundnuts market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for prepared or preserved groundnuts in Croatia fluctuated between 2018 and 2023, with volume declining from 3 793 t to 3 674 t over the period, marked by a recovery to 3 856 t in 2022 after a drop to around 3 400 t in 2020.

A significant expansion occurred in 2024 as volume jumped to 4 246 t. This surge was driven by growing local interest in peanut cultivation for biofuel and energy independence, which increased domestic supply, coupled with rising consumer preference for healthy snacks like peanut butter and organic food products.

Production prepared or preserved groundnuts in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Croatia's output of prepared or preserved groundnuts was valued at 2,010 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp 34.4% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 45.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -18.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 1,496 thousand US dollars, while the maximum value occurred in 2018 at 4,173 thousand US dollars. The largest decline of 64.1% was observed in 2019.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of prepared or preserved groundnuts, 2017-2020

World map of production of prepared or preserved groundnuts, 2017-2020

Following a two-year decline, Croatia's production volume of prepared or preserved groundnuts increased. In 2020, 857 tonnes were produced, showing a 48.3% rise compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 17.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.3%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 578 tonnes, and the largest decline of 42.3% also occurred in that year.

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

Exports prepared or preserved groundnuts from Croatia

Exports in kind, t

Prepared or preserved groundnuts exports from Croatia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume reached 113 tonnes, representing a strong 18.7% advance compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 158.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 37.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Hungary formed the core group of markets for Croatia's exports in kind. Slovenia accounted for 37.1% of exports, Bosnia and Herzegovina for 32.9%, and Hungary for 18.3%, together representing 88.4% of total 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

Foreign supplies of prepared or preserved groundnuts from Croatia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Croatia exported 335 thousand US dollars worth of these products, indicating a 7.7% gain from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports rose by 85.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 22.9%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, and Hungary were the key partners for Croatia's exports in value terms. Bosnia and Herzegovina accounted for 38.6% of exports, Slovenia for 28.9%, and Hungary for 15.2%, jointly representing 82.7% of total 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 prepared or preserved groundnuts to Croatia

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year rise, Croatia's imports of prepared or preserved groundnuts declined. In 2020, imports totaled 2,656 tonnes, down by 9.8% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 20.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.3%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 2,943 tonnes, and the largest increase of 29.5% occurred in 2018.

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

In 2017–2020, Poland, the Netherlands, and Germany formed the main group of destinations for Croatia's imports in kind. Poland accounted for 36.2% of imports, the Netherlands for 12.7%, and Germany for 11.9%, with a combined share of 60.7% 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

Croatia's imports of prepared or preserved groundnuts declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 7,831 thousand US dollars, showing a 3.5% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 21.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.8%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 8,142 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase of 26.8% also occurred in that year.

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

In 2017–2020, Poland, Germany, and the Netherlands were the main markets for Croatia's imports in value terms. Poland accounted for 31.6% of imports, Germany for 13.6%, and the Netherlands for 12.9%, together accounting for 58.1% 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