Bituminous mixtures market in Slovenia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for bituminous mixtures in Slovenia experienced substantial growth from 2018 to 2021, with volume expanding from 450 thousand tons to 854 thousand tons. This increase was supported by a consistent rise in domestic production, which reached 792 thousand tons by 2021, while import levels fluctuated.

Following the peak in 2021, the market volume stabilized near 852 thousand tons in 2022 before entering a period of decline. The contraction accelerated in 2024, with volume falling sharply to 619 thousand tons. This drop coincided with global supply chain and trade dynamics that impacted material availability for the market.

In value terms, the market trajectory mirrored the physical volume, rising to over 61 million dollars in 2021 before declining to 44 million dollars in 2024. The reduction in market value reflected both lower volumes and price influences from crude oil price fluctuations in the global arena.

Production bituminous mixtures in Slovenia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Bituminous mixtures production in Slovenia has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 42 646 K $ US, marking a significant rise of 23.8% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 71.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 19.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 22 120 K $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 11.0%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a jump of 55.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Slovenia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Bituminous mixtures production in Slovenia has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Slovenia produced 746.6 K t of bituminous mixtures, representing a rise of 34.5% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 76.5%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 20.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 374.8 K t, which also experienced the largest decline of 11.4%. The largest increase was in 2019, with a surge of 48.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Slovenia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports bituminous mixtures from Slovenia

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Volumes reached their minimum in 2020 and peaked in 2019, showing a 4.4-fold difference between these years. In 2020, bituminous mixtures shipments from Slovenia to abroad amounted to 4 789 t, down by 77.1% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 20 888 t. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 239.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovenia in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Croatia clearly dominated as the primary buyer of bituminous mixtures from Slovenia, accounting for 98.4% of total exports in kind.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Slovenia in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest in 2020 and their highest in 2019, reflecting a 2.8-fold gap. In 2020, bituminous mixtures deliveries from Slovenia totaled 495 K $ US, amounting to a decrease of 64.0% relative to the prior year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 376 K $ US. The largest increase was in 2018, with a jump of 139.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovenia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Croatia was the key buyer of bituminous mixtures from Slovenia, taking 79.5% of total exports in value terms, while a diversified group of other countries accounted for the remainder.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Slovenia in value, 2017-2020

Imports bituminous mixtures to Slovenia

Imports in kind, t

Bituminous mixtures imports to Slovenia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Slovenia imported 90 000 t of bituminous mixtures, which is 2.0% lower year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 29.1%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 10.8%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 91 974 t. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 37.0%, while the largest increase was in 2018, with a rise of 14.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovenia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Croatia remained the dominant partner for imports in kind of bituminous mixtures to Slovenia, with a share of 79.7% of total flows, while other markets formed a long tail.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Slovenia in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year uptick, Slovenia's bituminous mixtures import volume declined. In 2020, imports stood at 11 146 K $ US, down by 15.0% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 29.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.0%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 13 109 K $ US. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a jump of 42.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovenia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Austria and Croatia were the dominant suppliers of bituminous mixtures to Slovenia, together taking 80.3% of total imports in value terms, with other destinations each accounting for relatively small shares.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Slovenia in value, 2017-2020