agri food sector

Agri-food outlook in Serbia hinges on harvest, diesel and fertiliser costs

Serbia’s agri-food sector started 2026 with weaker momentum, with expectations for improvement in the second half. The trajectory will depend on weather and input costs as much as on demand conditions. Official figures also point to a softer early-year trading environment. In the first quarter, the total value of sale and purchase of agricultural, forestry and fishing products fell 8.2% at current prices and 5.7% at constant prices compared with the same period a year earlier. The decline occurred ahead…