Slovenia: Eggplant Market 2024

Eggplant Market Size in Slovenia

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Slovene eggplant market, when its value increased by 177% to $X. In general, consumption saw slight growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Eggplant Production in Slovenia

In value terms, eggplant production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average eggplant yield in Slovenia fell to X tons per ha, with a decrease of -7.6% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, posted tangible growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 15%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha, and then shrank in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of eggplants (aubergines) were harvested in Slovenia; jumping by 25% on the previous year. In general, the harvested area saw prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 50%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to eggplant production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Eggplant Exports

Exports from Slovenia

After four years of growth, shipments abroad of eggplants (aubergines) decreased by -81.2% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 407% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, eggplant exports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 490%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons) was the main destination for eggplant exports from Slovenia, with a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, eggplant exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Croatia (X tons), threefold. Montenegro (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bosnia and Herzegovina totaled -1.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Croatia (+22.5% per year) and Montenegro (+18.8% per year).

In value terms, Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X) remains the key foreign market for eggplants (aubergines) exports from Slovenia, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Croatia ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Ukraine, with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Bosnia and Herzegovina totaled +3.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Croatia (+22.7% per year) and Ukraine (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average eggplant export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 18% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, eggplant export price increased by +28.3% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 61%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Montenegro ($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 Bosnia and Herzegovina (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Eggplant Imports

Imports into Slovenia

Eggplant imports into Slovenia fell notably to X tons in 2022, which is down by -18.6% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 9% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, eggplant imports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 2.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons) were the main suppliers of eggplant imports to Slovenia, together comprising 87% of total imports. Croatia, the Netherlands, Germany and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +60.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Spain ($X) and Croatia ($X) appeared to be the largest eggplant suppliers to Slovenia, together accounting for 91% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Croatia, with a CAGR of +54.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average eggplant import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 3.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 17%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform