Slovenia: Meat Market 2024

Meat Market Size in Slovenia

In 2022, the Slovene meat market increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. Meat consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Meat Production in Slovenia

In value terms, meat production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Meat production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of meat in Slovenia totaled X kg per head, leveling off at the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per head. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the average meat yield remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The number of animals slaughtered for meat production in Slovenia reduced modestly to X heads in 2022, waning by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals recorded a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. The number of animals slaughtered for meat production peaked at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Meat Exports

Exports from Slovenia

In 2022, the amount of meat exported from Slovenia expanded to X tons, increasing by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, meat exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a significant 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 reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons), Montenegro (X tons) and North Macedonia (X tons) were the main destinations of meat exports from Slovenia, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Montenegro (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X) remains the key foreign market for meat exports from Slovenia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Montenegro ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by North Macedonia, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a perceptible decline. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

Meat Imports

Imports into Slovenia

In 2022, the amount of meat imported into Slovenia contracted modestly to X tons, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, meat imports totaled $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of meat imports to Slovenia, together accounting for X% of total imports. Austria, Germany, Croatia, Belgium and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Italy ($X), Spain ($X) and Austria ($X) were the largest meat suppliers to Slovenia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Hungary, Croatia, Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Croatia, with a CAGR of X%, 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 meat import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform