Candles and tapers market in Slovenia

Earlier Report Observations

The Slovenian market for candles and tapers saw significant growth between 2018 and 2024, with physical volume rising from 4 045 t to 8 548 t. This expansion was accompanied by a steady increase in market value, which climbed from $17.0 million to $31.8 million over the same period, indicating a shift toward higher-value products or price increases.

Market volume experienced notable fluctuations during these years. After a jump to 5 773 t in 2019, it dipped slightly to 5 615 t in 2020 and further to 5 330 t in 2021. A recovery followed in 2022, reaching 6 596 t, before a decline to 5 666 t in 2023. The year 2024 marked a sharp upturn, with volume surging to 8 548 t.

The consistent growth in market value, even during years of volume contraction, suggests that factors beyond simple quantity changes were at play. Overall, the period ended with both volume and value substantially higher than at the start.

Production candles and tapers in Slovenia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Slovenia's candle and taper production has grown in value for the third year in a row. In 2020, output reached 30 625 thousand US dollars, marking a modest increase of 6.4% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value rose by 20.4%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 6.4%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Slovenia's candle and taper production volume has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 11 269 tonnes, showing a slight rise of 0.7% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 9.7%, averaging 3.1% per year. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 9 199 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 10.4%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the biggest increase at 21.7%.

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

Exports candles and tapers from Slovenia

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Slovenia's candle and taper exports declined in volume. In 2020, exports totaled 7 357 tonnes, down 2.6% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export volume increased by 22.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.9%. The peak was in 2019 at 7 550 tonnes, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 17.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria, Germany, and France consistently led Slovenia's candle and taper export destinations by volume. Austria accounted for 54.2% of exports, Germany for 12.3%, and France for 4.7%, together making up 71.2% of total export flows.

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

Slovenia's candle and taper exports have grown in value for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 17 290 thousand US dollars, a slight increase of 1.2% over the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value rose by 33.5%, averaging 10.1% per year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria, Germany, and Czechia remained the top buyers of Slovenian candles and tapers by value. Austria represented 50.0% of exports, Germany 11.6%, and Czechia 6.8%, collectively accounting for 68.4% of total export value.

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

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

Imports candles and tapers to Slovenia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Slovenia's candle and taper import volume stood at 1 703 tonnes, a significant drop of 20.0% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 21.8%, with an average annual decline of 7.9%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 10.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Croatia, and Germany were the largest suppliers of candles and tapers to Slovenia by volume. Poland contributed 30.7% of imports, Croatia 19.0%, and Germany 14.4%, together forming 64.2% of total import volume.

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

In 2020, Slovenia's candle and taper imports totaled 5 873 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp decrease of 16.5% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value fell by 12.5%, averaging a 4.3% annual decline. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 7 030 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 10.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—Poland, Croatia, and Germany—collectively accounted for 50.9% of Slovenia's total candle and taper import value.

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

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