Slovenia: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in Slovenia

In 2023, the Slovene vegetable market increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a three-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Production in Slovenia

In value terms, vegetable production stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Vegetable production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of vegetables in Slovenia rose significantly to X tons per ha in 2023, with an increase of X% on 2022 figures. In general, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average vegetable yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the total area harvested in terms of vegetables production in Slovenia declined slightly to X ha, remaining constant against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Slovenia

In 2023, exports of vegetables from Slovenia surged to X tons, increasing by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, vegetable exports surged to $X in 2023. In general, exports showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of vegetable exports from Slovenia, together comprising X% of total exports. The Netherlands, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Hungary and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest markets for vegetable exported from Slovenia worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Serbia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Croatia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Slovenia

In 2023, vegetable imports into Slovenia soared to X tons, picking up by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2021 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, vegetable imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Overall, imports posted a strong increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Egypt (X tons) constituted the largest vegetable supplier to Slovenia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, vegetable imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Israel (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Egypt totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Israel (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, Egypt ($X), Italy ($X) and Israel ($X) were the largest vegetable suppliers to Slovenia, together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Egypt, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform