Slovenia: Vegetable Market 2025

Vegetable Market Size in Slovenia

After two years of decline, the Slovene vegetable market increased by X% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable Production in Slovenia

In value terms, vegetable production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a strong 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, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Vegetable production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of vegetables in Slovenia totaled X tons per ha in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the yield increased by X%. The vegetable yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the 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.

The vegetable harvested area in Slovenia rose significantly to X ha in 2022, growing by X% compared with 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Slovenia

In 2022, overseas shipments of vegetables decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, exports, however, recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable exports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons) were the main destinations of vegetable exports from Slovenia, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for vegetable exported from Slovenia were Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and Serbia ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, 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 vegetable export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Slovenia

In 2022, approx. X tons of vegetables were imported into Slovenia; remaining constant against 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable imports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a notable increase 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Croatia (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable imports to Slovenia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Egypt (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Egypt ($X) and Croatia ($X) were the largest vegetable suppliers to Slovenia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Egypt, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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 vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform