Slovenia: Dried Mushroom Market 2025

Dried Mushroom Market Size in Slovenia

In 2022, the Slovene dried mushroom market decreased by -7.2% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Dried mushroom consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Dried Mushroom Production in Slovenia

In value terms, dried mushroom production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Dried Mushroom Exports

Exports from Slovenia

In 2022, the amount of dried mushrooms and truffles exported from Slovenia shrank markedly to X tons, declining by -82.5% on the year before. Overall, exports saw a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 1,009%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dried mushroom exports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 719%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for dried mushroom exports from Slovenia, accounting for a 58% share of total exports. Moreover, dried mushroom exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Croatia (X kg), with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Italy stood at -14.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+4.5% per year) and Croatia (+13.8% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for dried mushrooms and truffles exports from Slovenia, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Croatia, with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy amounted to -12.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+6.7% per year) and Croatia (+9.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average dried mushroom export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 29% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a notable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 68%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina ($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 Cyprus (+39.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dried Mushroom Imports

Imports into Slovenia

In 2022, approx. X tons of dried mushrooms and truffles were imported into Slovenia; declining by -80.5% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 1,999%. 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, dried mushroom imports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 1,917%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons), China (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of dried mushroom imports to Slovenia, together comprising 63% of total imports. Romania, Mongolia, the Netherlands, Bulgaria, Serbia, North Macedonia and Montenegro lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +27.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dried mushrooms and truffles to Slovenia, comprising 34% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Romania ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Mongolia, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Bosnia and Herzegovina stood at -16.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Romania (+1.7% per year) and Mongolia (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average dried mushroom import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -7.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 27% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform