Slovenia: Onion And Shallot Market 2025

Onion And Shallot Market Size in Slovenia

After two years of decline, the Slovene onion and shallot market increased by 8% to $X in 2022. In general, the total consumption indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Production in Slovenia

In value terms, onion and shallot production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 126% 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.

In 2022, the average onion and shallot yield in Slovenia amounted to X tons per ha, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, the average onion and shallot yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of onions and shallots were harvested in Slovenia; growing by 6.4% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, onion and shallot harvested area decreased by -5.7% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to onion and shallot production attained the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports from Slovenia

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of onions and shallots decreased by -81.8% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports showed a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 142% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports declined notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a measured expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 304%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Ukraine (X tons), Croatia (X tons) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons) were the main destinations of onion and shallot exports from Slovenia, together accounting for 77% of total exports. Montenegro, Serbia, Austria and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Montenegro (with a CAGR of +28.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Croatia ($X), Ukraine ($X) and Serbia ($X) constituted the largest markets for onion and shallot exported from Slovenia worldwide, with a combined 76% share of total exports. Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Italy and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

Montenegro, with a CAGR of +24.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average onion and shallot export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -28.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 67% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina ($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 Croatia (+17.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports into Slovenia

In 2022, onion and shallot imports into Slovenia shrank rapidly to X tons, which is down by -16.9% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports showed a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 9.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 51%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of onion and shallot imports to Slovenia, together comprising 75% of total imports. Egypt, Croatia, Germany and Serbia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Croatia (with a CAGR of +29.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), Italy ($X) and Egypt ($X) constituted the largest onion and shallot suppliers to Slovenia, with a combined 68% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Egypt, with a CAGR of +35.2%, 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 onion and shallot import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -16.6% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, onion and shallot import price increased by +72.8% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 38%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell sharply in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform