Slovenia: Spice Market 2025

Spice Market Size in Slovenia

In 2022, the Slovene spice market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a slight 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, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Spice consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Spice Production in Slovenia

In value terms, spice production dropped rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of spices in Slovenia reduced to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the average spice yield remained at a 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 total area harvested in terms of spices production in Slovenia totaled X ha, approximately reflecting 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The spice harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Spice Exports

Exports from Slovenia

In 2022, shipments abroad of spices decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, spice exports declined modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of spice exports from Slovenia, with a combined X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Hungary ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest markets for spice exported from Slovenia worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Slovakia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average spice export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina ($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 Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Spice Imports

Imports into Slovenia

For the third consecutive year, Slovenia recorded growth in overseas purchases of spices, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, spice imports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest spice supplier to Slovenia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, spice imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Austria (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), Austria ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest spice suppliers to Slovenia, together comprising X% of total imports. Italy, Croatia, Vietnam, South Africa, North Macedonia, the Netherlands, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, India and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Croatia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average spice import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform