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Cabbages market in Slovenia

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Slovenian cabbage market volume fluctuated between 2018 and 2023, reaching a peak of 33 406 tons in 2020. A sharp contraction followed, with the market falling to 20 979 tons in 2022, before a partial recovery to 21 375 tons in 2023. In value terms, the market followed a similar pattern, peaking at $23.2 million in 2019 before declining to $15.0 million in 2022 and then growing to $16.9 million in 2023.

The market's decline in 2022 was primarily due to a significant drop in domestic production, which fell by 39% to 14 850 tons. Imports remained stable around 6 400 tons during this period, while exports had a negligible impact on total supply. The market's slight rebound in 2023 corresponded with a small recovery in production to 15 270 tons.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Slovenia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Slovenia in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Slovenia in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovenia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovenia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Slovenia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovenia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovenia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Slovenia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovenia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovenia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Slovenia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovenia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovenia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Slovenia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production cabbages in Slovenia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of cabbages, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cabbages, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2019, Slovenia's cabbage production experienced its largest decline of 8.3%. However, production rebounded strongly in 2020, reaching 27 480 tonnes, which represents a robust 15.5% increase compared to 2019. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 24.9%, averaging an annual growth rate of 7.7%. The most significant increase during this period occurred in 2018, with a 17.9% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17.9%	(8.3%)	15.5%	7.7%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

After two consecutive years of growth, Slovenia's cabbage production value declined in 2020. The output was valued at 16 612 thousand US dollars, down 6.5% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value increased by 35.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.6%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 17 759 thousand US dollars, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 with a 25.7% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	25.7%	15.0%	(6.5%)	10.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cabbages from Slovenia

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Slovenia's cabbage exports amounted to 519 tonnes, marking a 27.6% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports declined by 27.1%, with a compound annual decrease of 10.0%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 717 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 18.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.8%)	18.0%	(27.6%)	(10.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Austria and Croatia consistently served as the primary destinations for Slovenia's cabbage exports in volume terms, together accounting for 88.7% of total exports. Other trading partners each held significantly smaller shares during this period.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Slovenia's cabbage export value reached 314 thousand US dollars in 2020, representing a 41.3% decrease year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value declined by 21.2%, with a compound annual decrease of 7.6%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 535 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 48.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.2%)	48.0%	(41.3%)	(7.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout the 2017-2020 period, Austria and Croatia clearly dominated Slovenia's cabbage exports in value terms, jointly accounting for 86.8% of total export value. Other countries maintained much smaller shares during this timeframe.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cabbages to Slovenia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Slovenia imported 6 445 tonnes of cabbages, showing a robust 13.6% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import volume decreased by 7.0%, averaging an annual decline of 2.4%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 7 463 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 9.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.9%)	9.8%	(13.6%)	(2.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Austria (22.6% of import volume), Poland (16.7%), and the Netherlands (15.0%) formed the core sources for Slovenia's cabbage imports in volume terms. Together, these three countries accounted for 54.4% of total imports during this period.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, Slovenia's cabbage import value declined in 2020. The country imported cabbages worth 4 617 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a 23.2% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value increased by 14.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.7%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 6 009 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 24.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.5%	24.9%	(23.2%)	4.7%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, three main markets—Austria, Italy, and the Netherlands—together accounted for 66.0% of Slovenia's total cabbage import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io