Slovenia: Fruit And Berry Market 2024

Fruit And Berry Market Size in Slovenia

The Slovene fruit and berry market expanded markedly to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Fruit And Berry Production in Slovenia

In value terms, fruit and berry production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Fruit and berry production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average fruit and berry yield in Slovenia soared to X tons per ha, picking up by X% on the year before. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The fruit and berry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The fruit and berry harvested area in Slovenia expanded slightly to X ha in 2022, with an increase of X% on 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fruit and berry production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Fruit And Berry Exports

Exports from Slovenia

In 2022, shipments abroad of fruits and berries decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fruit and berry exports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Croatia (X tons) was the main destination for fruit and berry exports from Slovenia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, fruit and berry exports to Croatia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Romania (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X), Croatia ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest markets for fruit and berry exported from Slovenia worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Poland, Romania, Italy, Hungary, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Austria, Serbia, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average fruit and berry export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a resilient 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, fruit and berry export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina ($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 Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fruit And Berry Imports

Imports into Slovenia

In 2022, overseas purchases of fruits and berries decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, total imports indicated a strong increase 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 decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fruit and berry imports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Ecuador (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main suppliers of fruit and berry imports to Slovenia, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Egypt (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Israel ($X), Egypt ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest fruit and berry suppliers to Slovenia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of 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 2022, the average fruit and berry import price amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform