Key Market Indicators
Croatian fruit consumption is projected to reach approximately 451,000 metric tons by 2028, a slight increase from around 450,000 metric tons in 2023. This represents a stagnant growth rate of 0% year on year. Since 2005, the demand for fruits in Croatia has decreased by an average of 2% annually. In contrast, Croatian fruit production is anticipated to decline to about 232,000 metric tons by 2028, down from 266,000 metric tons in 2023. This marks a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) drop of 2.2% per year. Since 1997, the country's fruit supply has diminished by 5.4% annually. In 2023, Croatia ranked 114th in global fruit production, with Sierra Leone surpassing it at 266,000 metric tons. Leading the global ranking were India, Brazil, and Mexico, occupying the second, third, and fourth positions respectively.
