Slovenia: Market for Silk Shawls And Scarves 2025

Market Size for Silk Shawls And Scarves in Slovenia

The Slovene silk shawl and scarf market fell dramatically to $X in 2022, waning by -21.8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a abrupt setback. Silk shawl and scarf consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Silk Shawls And Scarves in Slovenia

In value terms, silk shawl and scarf production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 797% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Silk Shawls And Scarves

Exports from Slovenia

In 2022, approx. X units of silk shawls and scarves were exported from Slovenia; which is down by -29% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 1,805% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, silk shawl and scarf exports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 1,719%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for silk shawl and scarf exports from Slovenia, accounting for a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, silk shawl and scarf exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Serbia (X units), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Czech Republic (X units), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +7.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Serbia (-22.3% per year) and the Czech Republic (+56.1% per year).

In value terms, Serbia ($X), Germany ($X) and Croatia ($X) constituted the largest markets for silk shawl and scarf exported from Slovenia worldwide, together accounting for 83% of total exports. The Czech Republic, Italy, Spain, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 12%.

Among the main countries of destination, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +59.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, 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 silk shawl and scarf export price amounted to $X per unit, declining by -35.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, posted a mild increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 134% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2021 to 2022, the average 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 Croatia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+17.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Silk Shawls And Scarves

Imports into Slovenia

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of silk shawls and scarves decreased by -45.4% to X units in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 145% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, silk shawl and scarf imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 486%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X units), India (X units) and Italy (X units) were the main suppliers of silk shawl and scarf imports to Slovenia, together accounting for 84% of total imports. Turkey, Vietnam, Austria and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +42.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest silk shawl and scarf suppliers to Slovenia were Italy ($X), China ($X) and Turkey ($X), with a combined 86% share of total imports.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +40.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average silk shawl and scarf import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, surging by 15% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 139% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+29.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform