Capsicum and pimenta fruits market in Slovenia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market volume for fresh capsicum and pimenta fruits in Slovenia saw a gradual increase, reaching 13 344 t in 2020. This growth was supported by an expansion in domestic production, including a rise in organic cultivation driven by consumer demand for pesticide-free food, as well as increased output of peppers for processing into products like ajvar.

Following the 2020 peak, the market began to contract, falling sharply to 11 227 t in 2022—a 14.6% drop from the previous year. This significant decline was primarily caused by inflation and rising prices for fresh fruit, including peppers, which reduced consumer demand. The downward trend continued into 2023, with the market volume settling at 10 727 t.

In 2024, new factors emerged that shape the market environment, including the mandatory country-of-origin labeling for fresh fruits and vegetables, which affects market access and conditions. Concurrent trends toward local, seasonal produce and the growth of online sales are also influencing distribution and consumer preferences.

Production capsicum and pimenta fruits in Slovenia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of capsicum and pimenta fruits, 2017-2020

World map of production of capsicum and pimenta fruits, 2017-2020

Slovenia's production of capsicum and pimenta fruits has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 4 640 tonnes, marking a modest increase of 3.1% compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 19.2%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 6.0%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Slovenia's production value for capsicum and pimenta fruits has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 5 828 thousand US dollars, representing a decrease of 13.6% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value fell by 31.8%, with an average annual decline of 12.0%.

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

Exports capsicum and pimenta fruits from Slovenia

Exports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, Slovenia's export volumes of capsicum and pimenta fruits decreased. In 2020, exports amounted to 2 301 tonnes, which is 30.4% lower than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports dropped by 4.6%, averaging an annual decrease of 1.5%. The peak volume was recorded in 2019 at 3 304 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a rise of 26.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main markets for Slovenia's capsicum and pimenta fruit exports in volume terms were Croatia (29.5% of exports), the Netherlands (25.5%), and Germany (22.6%). Together, these three countries accounted for 77.6% 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 exports of capsicum and pimenta fruits in value terms have declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 2 890 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp drop of 41.7% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value decreased by 45.3%, with an average annual decline of 18.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 5 862 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 10.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the leading destinations for Slovenia's capsicum and pimenta fruit exports in value terms were the Netherlands (34.7% of exports), Croatia (22.3%), and Germany (17.5%). Collectively, these three countries made up 74.5% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports capsicum and pimenta fruits to Slovenia

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Slovenia's import volumes of capsicum and pimenta fruits declined. In 2020, imports stood at 11 005 tonnes, reflecting a 7.6% decrease from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 6.2%, with an average annual drop of 2.1%. The highest volume was in 2019 at 11 908 tonnes, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 0.7%.

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

The partner structure for Slovenia's capsicum and pimenta fruit imports in volume terms from 2017 to 2020 was fragmented. Spain (20.6% of imports), Serbia (14.6%), and Austria (13.8%) were the top sources, but together they accounted for only 49.0% of total flows, with no single country holding a dominant share.

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

Slovenia's import value for capsicum and pimenta fruits has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 16 831 thousand US dollars, showing a moderate decrease of 5.0% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import value dropped by 14.2%, averaging an annual decline of 5.0%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the key sources for Slovenia's capsicum and pimenta fruit imports in value terms were Austria (22.1% of imports), Spain (21.9%), and Israel (16.4%). Together, these three countries represented 60.4% of total import flows.

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

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