Soil cultivation machinery including harrows scarifiers cultivators weeders and hoes market in Croatia

Earlier Report Observations

The soil cultivation machinery market in Croatia grew from $11.0 million in 2018 to $14.5 million in 2019, supported by national policies that prioritized the modernization of outdated farming equipment and a broader push toward agricultural mechanization to boost productivity. Technological advances making machinery more accurate and efficient further encouraged adoption.

Market value dropped to $10.5 million in 2020 even as awareness of soil compaction and the benefits of conservation tillage increased. A strong recovery followed, with the market reaching $15.1 million in 2021 as farmers adapted their machinery to longer growing seasons caused by climate change. Growth continued to $16.7 million in 2022, bolstered by funding from the Croatian Rural Development Program for equipment upgrades and sustainable soil management practices.

A gradual contraction occurred in 2023 and 2024, with the market declining to $15.7 million and then $14.8 million. During this period, the July 2023 lifting of the moratorium on foreign ownership of agricultural land created potential for future investment in mechanization. Additionally, the April 2024 introduction of electronic phytosanitary certification streamlined export processes, which may influence machinery standards and traceability requirements.

Production soil cultivation machinery in Croatia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Croatia's production of soil cultivation machinery, including harrows, scarifiers, cultivators, weeders, and hoes, declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 707 thousand US dollars, marking a controlled decrease of 5.4% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 53%, with a compound annual growth rate of -22.3%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, unit

Following a two-year decline, Croatia's production of soil cultivation machinery, including harrows, scarifiers, cultivators, weeders, and hoes, increased. In 2020, 269.0 units were produced, up by 5.1% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 64%, with a compound annual growth rate of -28.9%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 256.0 units, which also saw the largest decline of 45.8%.

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

Exports soil cultivation machinery from Croatia

Exports in kind, unit

Exports of soil cultivation machinery, including harrows, scarifiers, cultivators, weeders, and hoes, from Croatia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 4 925 units, showing a modest decrease of 5.6% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 39.6%, equating to an annualized rate of -15.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Croatia in kind, 2017-2020, unit

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium remained the primary destination for exports in kind, accounting for 71.5% of total flows, while the remaining share was distributed among various smaller markets.

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 soil cultivation machinery, including harrows, scarifiers, cultivators, weeders, and hoes, increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports were valued at 4 705 thousand US dollars, up by 11.5% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 24.8%, with an annualized rate of 7.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 3 710 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 1.6%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 13.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for exports in value terms were Belgium, with 30.9% of exports, Slovenia at 16.3%, and Hungary at 11.4%. Together, these three countries accounted for 58.7% of total flows of soil cultivation machinery, including harrows, scarifiers, cultivators, weeders, and hoes, from Croatia.

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

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

Imports soil cultivation machinery to Croatia

Imports in kind, unit

Croatia imported 14 354 units of soil cultivation machinery, including harrows, scarifiers, cultivators, weeders, and hoes, in 2020, down by 25.9% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 9.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.3%. The lowest import level was recorded in 2018 at 13 934 units, while the highest was in 2019 at 19 366 units, which also saw the largest increase of 39.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Croatia in kind, 2017-2020, unit

From 2017 to 2020, the principal sources for imports in kind were Italy, with 32.5% of imports, Slovenia at 17.3%, and China at 16.5%. These three countries jointly accounted for 66.3% 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

After a two-year increase, Croatia's imports of soil cultivation machinery, including harrows, scarifiers, cultivators, weeders, and hoes, declined. In 2020, imports totaled 14 450 thousand US dollars, reflecting a strong decrease of 19.7% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 34.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 17 995 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 31.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the three main markets for imports in value terms were Italy, Germany, and Serbia, which together absorbed 55.8% of total imports of soil cultivation machinery, including harrows, scarifiers, cultivators, weeders, and hoes, to Croatia.

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

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