Slovenia: Dairy Produce Market 2025

Dairy Produce Market Size in Slovenia

In 2022, the Slovene dairy produce market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Dairy Produce Production in Slovenia

In value terms, dairy produce production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Dairy Produce Exports

Exports from Slovenia

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of dairy produce decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, dairy produce exports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Croatia (X tons) and Kosovo (X tons) were the main destinations of dairy produce exports from Slovenia, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Croatia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for dairy produce exported from Slovenia were Italy ($X), Croatia ($X) and Kosovo ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Austria, Germany, Greece and Serbia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Germany, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dairy produce export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, dairy produce export price increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dairy Produce Imports

Imports into Slovenia

Dairy produce imports into Slovenia reached X tons in 2022, remaining stable against 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, showed a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dairy produce imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of dairy produce imports to Slovenia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Italy, Croatia, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Austria ($X) constituted the largest dairy produce suppliers to Slovenia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Croatia, the Netherlands, Hungary, Poland and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average dairy produce import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, dairy produce import price increased by X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, 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