Slovenia: Sugar Crop Market 2025

Sugar Crop Market Size in Slovenia

In 2022, the Slovene sugar crop market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, consumption recorded a prominent increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Sugar Crop Production in Slovenia

In value terms, sugar crop production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of sugar crops in Slovenia surged to X tons per ha in 2022, with an increase of X% on the year before. In general, the yield continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the average sugar crop 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.

The sugar crop harvested area in Slovenia shrank to X ha in 2022, falling by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to sugar crop production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sugar Crop Exports

Exports from Slovenia

In 2022, shipments abroad of sugar crops decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, sugar crop exports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

Croatia (X tons) was the main destination for sugar crop exports from Slovenia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sugar crop exports to Croatia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), fivefold. The Czech Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Croatia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (X% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for sugar crops exports from Slovenia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Croatia, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average sugar crop export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a sharp setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 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 Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Croatia ($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 Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sugar Crop Imports

Imports into Slovenia

In 2022, overseas purchases of sugar crops were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, imports posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sugar crop imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Croatia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of sugar crop to Slovenia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sugar crop imports from Croatia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X tons), eightfold.

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

In value terms, Croatia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sugar crops to Slovenia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sugar crop import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, sugar crop import price increased by X% against 2018 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Austria ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform