Slovenia: Strawberry Market 2025

Strawberry Market Size in Slovenia

The Slovene strawberry market dropped sharply to $X in 2022, which is down by -20.4% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Strawberry Production in Slovenia

In value terms, strawberry production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 59% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of strawberries in Slovenia totaled X tons per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. Over the period under review, the yield showed a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 7.3%. Over the period under review, the average strawberry yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 strawberries production in Slovenia amounted to X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 32%. The strawberry harvested area peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Strawberry Exports

Exports from Slovenia

In 2022, shipments abroad of strawberries increased by 308% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, strawberry exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for strawberry exports from Slovenia, with a 89% share of total exports. Moreover, strawberry exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Croatia (X tons), more than tenfold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at +84.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Croatia (+24.8% per year) and Italy (-3.7% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for strawberries exports from Slovenia, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Croatia ($X), with a 5.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 2.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +109.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Croatia (+27.6% per year) and Italy (-1.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average strawberry export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 19% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, strawberry export price increased by +10.5% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 30%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Croatia ($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 Germany (+13.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Strawberry Imports

Imports into Slovenia

Strawberry imports into Slovenia shrank to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -5.8% against the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 20%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, strawberry imports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +30.3% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of strawberry imports to Slovenia, together comprising 88% of total imports. Greece, Croatia and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 11%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Greece (with a CAGR of +17.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Italy ($X) and Austria ($X) were the largest strawberry suppliers to Slovenia, with a combined 90% share of total imports. Croatia, Greece and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 9%.

Greece, with a CAGR of +17.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 strawberry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -2.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 20%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell modestly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform