Slovenia: Triticale Market 2025

Triticale Market Size in Slovenia

The Slovene triticale market rose slightly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 2.8% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Triticale consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Triticale Production in Slovenia

In value terms, triticale production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average triticale yield in Slovenia fell modestly to X tons per ha, stabilizing at the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the yield increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average triticale yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of triticale were harvested in Slovenia; picking up by 4.3% compared with the previous year. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, triticale harvested area decreased by -7.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. The triticale harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Triticale Exports

Exports from Slovenia

In 2022, shipments abroad of triticale decreased by -43% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 203% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, triticale exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 164%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of triticale exports from Slovenia, together accounting for 99% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of +14.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for triticale exported from Slovenia were Austria ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising 99% of total exports.

Austria, with a CAGR of +18.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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 triticale export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 34% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, triticale export price increased by +90.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Triticale Imports

Imports into Slovenia

In 2022, overseas purchases of triticale increased by 7.6% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after five years of decline. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 55%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, triticale imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Croatia (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of triticale imports to Slovenia, with a combined 89% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Croatia (with a CAGR of +68.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Croatia ($X), Austria ($X) and Hungary ($X) appeared to be the largest triticale suppliers to Slovenia, together accounting for 87% of total imports.

Croatia, with a CAGR of +57.9%, 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

In 2022, the average triticale import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 18% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a pronounced expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 57%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform