Slovenia: Root And Tuber Market 2024

Root And Tuber Market Size in Slovenia

The Slovene root and tuber market expanded significantly to $X in 2022, growing 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 remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Root And Tuber Production in Slovenia

In value terms, root and tuber production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of roots and tubers in Slovenia rose significantly to X tons per ha in 2022, picking up by X% compared with the previous year. The yield figure 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average root and tuber yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 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, the root and tuber harvested area in Slovenia rose modestly to X ha, picking up by X% compared with the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the root and tuber harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Root And Tuber Exports

Exports from Slovenia

In 2022, approx. X tons of roots and tubers were exported from Slovenia; approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, root and tuber exports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Croatia (X tons) were the main destinations of root and tuber exports from Slovenia, with a combined X% share of total exports. Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Albania, Denmark, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Latvia and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for root and tuber exported from Slovenia were Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and Croatia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Bosnia and Herzegovina, Denmark, Serbia, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Egypt, Albania and Latvia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Albania, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

In 2022, the average root and tuber export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a slight setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Albania ($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 Latvia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Root And Tuber Imports

Imports into Slovenia

In 2022, overseas purchases of roots and tubers were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, imports showed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, root and tuber imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of root and tuber to Slovenia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, root and tuber imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Egypt stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of roots and tubers to Slovenia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Egypt totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average root and tuber import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by X% 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.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Israel ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform