Slovenia: Market for Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish 2024

Market Size for Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish in Slovenia

The Slovene market for frozen, dried and smoked fish expanded significantly to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish

Exports from Slovenia

In 2022, overseas shipments of frozen, dried and smoked fish increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, frozen, dried and smoked fish exports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons) was the main destination for frozen, dried and smoked fish exports from Slovenia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen, dried and smoked fish exports to Hungary exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Croatia (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Hungary amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Croatia (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for frozen, dried and smoked fish exported from Slovenia were Italy ($X), Hungary ($X) and Croatia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Italy, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 export price for frozen, dried and smoked fish amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated slight growth 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, frozen, dried and smoked fish export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($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 Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish

Imports into Slovenia

In 2022, the amount of frozen, dried and smoked fish imported into Slovenia rose modestly to X tons, surging by X% compared with the year before. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports increased by X% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, frozen, dried and smoked fish imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Vietnam (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of frozen, dried and smoked fish imports to Slovenia, together accounting for X% of total imports. Falkland Islands (Malvinas), Croatia, Argentina, South Korea, Germany, Italy, China, Turkey, Poland and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, South Korea ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the largest frozen, dried and smoked fish suppliers to Slovenia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, Vietnam, Croatia, Italy, Argentina, Falkland Islands (Malvinas), China, Turkey, Poland and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Falkland Islands (Malvinas), with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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 import price for frozen, dried and smoked fish stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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 South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for Falkland Islands (Malvinas) ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform