Slovenia: Poultry Market 2024

Poultry Market Size in Slovenia

The Slovene poultry market expanded significantly to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Poultry Production in Slovenia

In value terms, poultry production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Poultry production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of poultry in Slovenia totaled X kg per head, almost unchanged from 2021 figures. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average poultry yield hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

The number of animals slaughtered for poultry production in Slovenia stood at X heads in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number reached the peak level at X heads in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Poultry Exports

Exports from Slovenia

Poultry exports from Slovenia reduced to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of X% on the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, poultry exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons) was the main destination for poultry exports from Slovenia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, poultry exports to Austria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Croatia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by North Macedonia (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Austria stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Croatia (X% per year) and North Macedonia (X% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X) remains the key foreign market for poultry exports from Slovenia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Switzerland ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Croatia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Austria totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (X% per year) and Croatia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average poultry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

Poultry Imports

Imports into Slovenia

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of poultry increased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, poultry imports surged to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Croatia (X tons) were the main suppliers of poultry imports to Slovenia, together comprising X% of total imports. Italy, Hungary, Slovakia and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Poland ($X), Austria ($X) and Croatia ($X) appeared to be the largest poultry suppliers to Slovenia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Hungary, Italy, Slovakia and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Slovakia, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 poultry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform