Slovenia: Mustard Seed Market 2025

Mustard Seed Market Size in Slovenia

The Slovene mustard seed market reduced to $X in 2022, falling by -7.7% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -10.2% against 2019 indices. Mustard seed consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Mustard Seed Production in Slovenia

In value terms, mustard seed production amounted 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 2018 when the production volume decreased by 99.9% against the previous year. Mustard seed production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of mustard seed in Slovenia stood at less than X kg per ha, approximately equating 2021. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. less than X ha of mustard seed were harvested in Slovenia; standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Mustard Seed Exports

Exports from Slovenia

In 2022, approx. X tons of mustard seed were exported from Slovenia; surging by 30,919% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, mustard seed exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for mustard seed exports from Slovenia, accounting for a 96% share of total exports. Moreover, mustard seed exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Lithuania (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +74.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lithuania (0.0% per year) and Croatia (+4.9% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for mustard seed exports from Slovenia, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Lithuania ($X), with an 8.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at +63.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lithuania (+4.4% per year) and Croatia (+1.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mustard seed export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -77.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a dramatic slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 74%. 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 stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Croatia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Lithuania (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Mustard Seed Imports

Imports into Slovenia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of mustard seed was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, mustard seed imports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated pronounced growth 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. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +33.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) were the main suppliers of mustard seed imports to Slovenia, together accounting for 92% of total imports. Italy and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 6.7%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +47.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X), Poland ($X) and Ukraine ($X) were the largest mustard seed suppliers to Slovenia, with a combined 88% share of total imports. Italy and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 9.3%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of +38.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average mustard seed import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -13% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 39%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform