Croatia is facing a continued decline in potato production, with both cultivated land and total yields steadily decreasing over recent years. The sector, once more robust, has been weakened by a combination of structural challenges, including reduced farmer interest, rising production costs, and limited long-term investment. As a result, domestic output is no longer keeping pace with consumption needs.
This downward trend has direct implications for the country’s food self-sufficiency.
Croatia is becoming more dependent on imported potatoes to fill the gap left by declining local production, raising concerns about vulnerability to external market fluctuations and price volatility.
The situation reflects broader issues within Croatian agriculture, where fragmented production and insufficient modernization continue to hinder competitiveness. Without stronger policy support and strategic investment, the potato sector’s decline is likely to persist, further deepening reliance on imports and weakening national food security.
