Slovenia: Fruit Market 2025

Fruit Market Size in Slovenia

The Slovene fruit market was estimated at $X in 2022, rising 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 throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fruit Production in Slovenia

In value terms, fruit production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Fruit production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of fruits in Slovenia surged to X tons per ha, jumping by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. The fruit 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.

In 2022, the fruit harvested area in Slovenia totaled X ha, stabilizing at 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The fruit harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fruit Exports

Exports from Slovenia

In 2022, overseas shipments of fruits decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. 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 exports contracted slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 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 exports from Slovenia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, fruit exports to Croatia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Romania (X tons), twofold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Croatia amounted to 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, the largest markets for fruit exported from Slovenia were Germany ($X), Croatia ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Poland, Romania, Hungary, Italy, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Austria, Serbia, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated resilient 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, fruit export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: 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 Imports

Imports into Slovenia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of fruits decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, total imports indicated resilient growth 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fruit imports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

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

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

In value terms, Israel ($X), Egypt ($X) and Ecuador ($X) constituted the largest fruit 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 import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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