Slovenia: Kiwi Fruit Market 2025

Kiwi Fruit Market Size in Slovenia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Slovene kiwi fruit market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. In general, consumption, however, saw a slight setback. Kiwi fruit consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Kiwi Fruit Production in Slovenia

In value terms, kiwi fruit production contracted markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average kiwi fruit yield in Slovenia fell remarkably to X tons per ha, reducing by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the average kiwi fruit yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The kiwi fruit harvested area in Slovenia amounted to X ha in 2022, stabilizing at 2021. The harvested area 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. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to kiwi fruit production attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Kiwi Fruit Exports

Exports from Slovenia

In 2022, exports of kiwi fruits from Slovenia plummeted to X tons, dropping by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, kiwi fruit exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a pronounced increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons) was the main destination for kiwi fruit exports from Slovenia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, kiwi fruit exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Serbia (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bosnia and Herzegovina totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Serbia (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X) remains the key foreign market for kiwi fruits exports from Slovenia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Serbia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with an X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average kiwi fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated moderate 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

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 Croatia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina ($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 Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Kiwi Fruit Imports

Imports into Slovenia

In 2022, overseas purchases of kiwi fruits increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, kiwi fruit imports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of kiwi fruit to Slovenia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, kiwi fruit imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Croatia (X tons), fivefold. New Zealand (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Croatia (X% per year) and New Zealand (X% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of kiwi fruits to Slovenia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by New Zealand, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (X% per year) and New Zealand (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average kiwi fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import 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, kiwi fruit import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

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 Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform