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Serbia : Agriculture Investment Opportunities

Serbia : Agriculture Investment Opportunities. Jasna Reb Ministry of Agriculture, Trade, Forestry and Water Management. Bratislava, 24 Jun 2011. Facts about Serbian agriculture. Agricultural land: 5 . 7 mill. ha ( 0 . 69 ha per capita);

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Serbia : Agriculture Investment Opportunities

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  1. Serbia: Agriculture Investment Opportunities Jasna Reb Ministry of Agriculture, Trade, Forestry and Water Management Bratislava, 24 Jun 2011.

  2. Facts about Serbian agriculture • Agricultural land: 5.7 mill. ha (0.69 ha per capita); • Arable land: 4.2 mill. ha (0.46 ha per capita); • 87% of land is private ownership; • Number of households: approximate 700,000 (about 441,000 are registered); • Average farm size: about 3 ha (commercial farm size 10.6 ha); • 44% of population lives in rural areas.

  3. Fruits and vegetable 12 % Livestock 43 % Field crops 42 % Other crops 3 % Structure of Serbian agriculture production

  4. The livestock pool in Serbia, after adecline in the last decade of the twentieth century, is slowly recovering. Withinthe livestock production, cattle production plays a key rolecompriseing 45% of the totalanimal production, with 26% being devotedto the dairy production, and 19% being devoted to the production of beef. Structure of animalproduction in the total livestock production in 2009: Cows 45% Pigs 35,90% Fowl 13,20% Sheep 5,40% Beekeeping 0,50% Livestock

  5. The production of wheat, barley, rye, oats, corn, millet and sorghum, uses about 60% of the arable land in Serbia. Corn is the most common grain crop. Regarding corn production Serbia is the fifth largest producer in Europe, behind France, Ukraine, Romania and Italy. Grains

  6. Oilseeds The production of oilseeds is sufficient to cover Serbia’s domestic needs while the key export products are sunflower oil and soybean oil. Sugar beet Sugar is also a significant export item for Serbia.

  7. Seed material Serbian seed companies are significant seedexporters, since new, quality varieties andhybrids were created and recognized (wheat, maize and barley seed) in the recent years . Medicinal and Aromatic Herbs and Spices Thanks to the favorable climate, land and unpolluted environment Serbia is very suitable for the cultivation of medicinal plants. The most widespread herb species are: domestic mint, chamomile, parsley, fennel, dill, marshmallow and lemon balm.

  8. Fruit production

  9. Vegetable production

  10. Grape, wine and brandy production Serbia is a country with great potential, and a long tradition of grape and wine production. Thanks to the quality local plums, slivovitz has become a recognizable Serbian brand. Other types of brandy are b. made of grapes, pears, apricots, quince and herbs.

  11. Agriculture in national economy Share of agriculture in GDP • Share of agriculture in GDP decreased from 14,30% to 10,62% during transition period; 10,3% in 2010 (estimation). Growth rate • Extremely fluctuation of growth rate (range about 23 pp); • To agriculture growth rate of 2,2% in 2009 contributed the most: corn, wheat, rape seed and fruit; • There are no significant differences, comparing with countries in the region. Share in foreign trade 12,4% • in export 23%, in import 6,2%. Source: Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia

  12. Agricultural Trade Balance • Serbian agriculture in last nine years (2002-2010) increased total trade of agricultural products 3 times, whereby export was increased 4,6 times, import 1,7 times and (positive) trade balance 8 times (compare with 2005); • Surplus was increased from 150 million USD in 2005 to over 1 billion USD in 2010; • Export-import ratio was increased from 0,80 in 2002 to 2,17 in 2010. Source: Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia

  13. Trade structure according to destinations of trade in 2010 • Serbia’s main trade partner was EU in 2010; • Trade between Serbia and EU is regulated by Stabilization and Association Agreement (SAA). Source: Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia

  14. EXPORT Corn, Yellow White sugar Roland Raspberry Wheat Sunflower oil, edible and raw Beer made from malt Fresh Apples Soft drinks Griz Raspbery Soybeanoil IMPORT Coffee Freshbananas Cigarettes containing tobacco Prepared foods Sweet oranges Soya beans Sunflower seeds Palm oil Tomatoes, chilled Cigarettes containingtobbaco, others (HRO2C)-CEFTA Top 10 agricultural products

  15. Agribusiness sector – field of possibilities Serbia as a center of south-east region, is attractive for investments of companies from other countries for many reasons: • General advantages: • Good geographical location (middle of Balkan, heart of South-east Europe, Pan-European Corridors); • Favourable climate and soil conditions. • Economic advantages: • Relatively low costs of land (rent/sale); • Relatively low cost of labour (qualified); • Significant agro-processing capacities; • Favourable fiscal policy (incentives for foreign investors).

  16. Agribusiness sector – field of possibilities • Trade advantages: • The local market is one of the largest in the region with around 7,5 million inhabitants; • Leading position of agricultural machinery from EU producers and know-how technologies; • Serbia has significantly improved the competitiveness of its agriculture after signing of CEFTA, SAA, EFTA and FTAs; • Favourable trade conditions - preferential access to main markets • Investment threats: agriculture (still) in transition, small scale farming, low yields, large number of farmers without proper associations, general lack of financial resources in agribusiness.

  17. Preferential access to main markets CEFTA Central European Free Trade Agreement European Union Stabilization and Association Agreement (SAA) REPUBLIC OF SERBIA EFTA European Free Trade Agreement Russia, Belorussia, Turkey, Kazakhstan Free Trade Agreement (FTA) USA General System of Preferences (GSP)

  18. European Union I and II components of IPA Financing the Agribusiness Sector ...

  19. Agricultural Trade Balance Serbia-Slovakia2004-2010 (000 USD) • Volume oftrade in agricultural productsbetween Serbiaand Slovakiaamounted to 13millionUSDin 2010, with theSerbian export about7 million USD, and import about 6millionUSD.The surpluson the Serbian sidewas about1,3 millionUSD. • The largesttotal volume oftraderecordedin 2008(24 million USD). • The largest exportwasin 2007,worth13.3million USDwith a surplusof 5.4million USDon the Serbian side.

  20. E X P O R T E R S: Oil factory Banat, Nova Crnja SUNOKO, Novi Sad, Victoriaoil, Šid, SOJAPROITEIN, BECEJ, S D Martonoš, Kanjiža, Aretol, Novi Sad, AIK Backa Topola, Bačka Topola, Maber Commerce, Pančevo, Bojin, Majur, Koneks, Novi Sad, Zdravo Organic, Selenca, TELEK PAPRIKA Martonoš,Kanjiza, INSTITUT ZA RATARSTSVO I POVRTARSTVO, N.SAD FARMINA PET FOODS , PIONIR, BEOGRAD. I M P O R T E R S : KRAFT FOODS, BEOGRAD, SILBO, BEOGRAD, Frikom, Beograd, AD ŠTARK, Beograd, Somboled, Sombor, Vojvodina Reklam, Novi Sad, Swisslion Group, Novi Sad, NESTLE Adriatic Foods, Beograd, Pionir, Beograd, Nectar, Backa Palanka, Centroproizvod Beograd, Surčin, Min-Commerce, Beograd, FORNETTI, Subotica, FINKOCHEM, BEOGRAD, HOYA V.S. SUBOTICA. Agricultural Trade Serbia-Slovakia

  21. Most exported products: -white sugar -soybean oil, row -flour and soy grits, -ground pepper, crushed, dried, -technical lard, -fresh plums, watermelons and prunes, -sunflower oil, -beans, peas, sweet corn, -soft drinks, -food for dogs and cats, -soybean and corn seeds, -chocolate, -slivovitz, cherry and pear brandy, -food for animals… Most imported products: -calfskin, row, -milk powder, -food stuff, -chocolate, -fruits, -confectionery, -poults weighing up to 185 g, -tomato, -glucose syrup.. Agricultural Trade Serbia-Slovakia

  22. AGRICULURAL AND FOOD PROCESSING SECTOR POTENTIALLY INTERESTING SECTOR FOR SLOVAK PARTNERS • fruit and vegetable processing • sugar, sweets and honey, • oil seeds, • seed material, • medical and aromatic herbs and spices, • meat production and processing, • organic production, • grape, wine and brandy production, • production of mineral water and non-alcoholic drinks, • agritourism

  23. Slovakia, as a member of the OECD, has an obligation to help other countries through various projects. Ministry of Agriculture, Trade, Forestry and Water Management of the Republic of Serbia was the beneficiary of the fund, established by the Slovak Government, Slovak Aid: EU Information Centre  Cooperation in the field of organic farming in accordance with EU We are very grateful for the support we received through these projects and we hope that in future we will achieve project concerning trade (consumer protection, product safety or market surveillance).

  24. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION! MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, TRADE FORESTRY AND WATER MANAGEMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA www.mpt.gov.rs

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