Slovenia: Sewing Machine Furniture Market 2025

Sewing Machine Furniture Market Size in Slovenia

The Slovene sewing machine furniture market dropped to $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate significant growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Sewing Machine Furniture Production in Slovenia

In value terms, sewing machine furniture production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 162%. Sewing machine furniture production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Sewing Machine Furniture Exports

Exports from Slovenia

In 2022, approx. X tons of furniture, bases and covers for sewing machines were exported from Slovenia; shrinking by -32.8% on 2021. In general, exports saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 39%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sewing machine furniture exports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 69% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons), Croatia (X kg) and Serbia (X kg) were the main destinations of sewing machine furniture exports from Slovenia, together accounting for 87% of total exports. North Macedonia and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 9.1%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +365.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X) remains the key foreign market for furniture, bases and covers for sewing machines exports from Slovenia, comprising 54% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Croatia ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Serbia, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bosnia and Herzegovina stood at +10.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Croatia (+7.2% per year) and Serbia (+3.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sewing machine furniture export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 19% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 80%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Serbia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to North Macedonia ($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 Serbia (+28.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sewing Machine Furniture Imports

Imports into Slovenia

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of furniture, bases and covers for sewing machines decreased by -15.6% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% 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 +57.7% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 48% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced notably in the following year.

In value terms, sewing machine furniture imports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 49%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of sewing machine furniture imports to Slovenia, together comprising 70% of total imports. China, Austria, Taiwan (Chinese), Spain and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of +31.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sewing machine furniture suppliers to Slovenia were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Austria ($X), with a combined 70% share of total imports. Poland, China, Taiwan (Chinese), Japan and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

Among the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +32.2%, saw 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

In 2022, the average sewing machine furniture import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -9.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 68% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a 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 Japan ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform