Slovenia: Market for Jute And Jute-Like Fibers 2025

Market Size for Jute And Jute-Like Fibers in Slovenia

The Slovene jute and jute-like fibers market dropped to $X in 2022, shrinking by -14.8% 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). Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Jute And Jute-Like Fibers

Exports from Slovenia

In 2022, the amount of jute and jute-like fibers exported from Slovenia contracted notably to X kg, with a decrease of -68% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw a precipitous curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 147%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, jute and jute-like fibers exports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 266% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Croatia (X kg) was the main destination for jute and jute-like fibers exports from Slovenia, with a approx. 99% share of total exports.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Croatia amounted to -29.6%.

In value terms, Croatia ($X) also remains the key foreign market for jute and jute-like fibers exports from Slovenia.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Croatia stood at -12.1%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average jute and jute-like fibers export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 222% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Croatia.

From 2014 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Croatia amounted to +25.0% per year.

Imports of Jute And Jute-Like Fibers

Imports into Slovenia

In 2022, the amount of jute and jute-like fibers imported into Slovenia reduced markedly to X tons, shrinking by -18.2% on 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 57% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, jute and jute-like fibers imports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 67% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) was the main supplier of jute and jute-like fibers to Slovenia, accounting for a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany (X tons), with a 1.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium amounted to +5.2%.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of jute and jute-like fibers to Slovenia, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 7.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Belgium amounted to +3.7%.

Import Prices by Country

The average jute and jute-like fibers import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 5.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 21%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform