Slovenia: Cauliflower And Broccoli Market 2025

Cauliflower And Broccoli Market Size in Slovenia

In 2022, the Slovene cauliflower and broccoli market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Production in Slovenia

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In 2022, the average yield of cauliflower and broccoli in Slovenia totaled X tons per ha, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average cauliflower and broccoli yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, 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.

The cauliflower and broccoli harvested area in Slovenia expanded sharply to X ha in 2022, picking up by 9.1% against 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cauliflower and broccoli production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Exports

Exports from Slovenia

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of cauliflower and broccoli decreased by -83.5% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 741%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli exports reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 668%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons) was the main destination for cauliflower and broccoli exports from Slovenia, accounting for a 54% share of total exports. Moreover, cauliflower and broccoli exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Croatia (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Bosnia and Herzegovina totaled +2.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-2.8% per year) and Croatia (+11.3% per year).

In value terms, Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cauliflower and broccoli exports from Slovenia, comprising 45% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Croatia ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Serbia, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Bosnia and Herzegovina stood at +5.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Croatia (+11.8% per year) and Serbia (-12.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cauliflower and broccoli export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -2.8% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Montenegro (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Imports

Imports into Slovenia

In 2022, approx. X tons of cauliflower and broccoli were imported into Slovenia; dropping by -1.7% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports continue to indicate a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 6.9%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli imports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 10%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest cauliflower and broccoli supplier to Slovenia, with a 45% share of total imports. Moreover, cauliflower and broccoli imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Austria (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy totaled -4.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+5.6% per year) and Austria (+15.1% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cauliflower and broccoli to Slovenia, comprising 46% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy stood at -3.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+6.3% per year) and Austria (+15.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cauliflower and broccoli import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -7.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 17%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Croatia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform