Carrots and turnips market in Slovenia

Earlier Report Observations

The Slovenian market for fresh carrots and turnips showed significant volume changes between 2018 and 2023. After reaching a peak of 12 948 t in 2019, total market volume entered a prolonged decline, falling to 10 128 t in 2021 and further to 9 045 t in 2022. A partial recovery followed in 2023, with volume increasing to 9 599 t. In value terms, the market mirrored this pattern, dropping from $8.2 million in 2019 to a low of $6.5 million in 2022, before rebounding more sharply to $7.4 million in 2023, indicating shifts in average prices or the product mix consumed.

Recent market developments include the expansion of online grocery sales through new e-commerce entrants like AboutYou and Temu, which have created additional distribution channels for fresh produce. Consumer behavior has also evolved, with a growing focus on purchasing locally grown carrots and turnips due to their freshness and nutritional value, while broader economic inflation has reinforced demand for affordable and nutrient-dense vegetables such as these.

Production carrots and turnips in Slovenia

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Top producers of carrots and turnips, 2017-2020

World map of production of carrots and turnips, 2017-2020

Slovenia's production of carrots and turnips has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 6,950 tonnes, marking a 22.6% rise compared to 2019. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production actually decreased by 34.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -13.2%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 5,220 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 50.9%.

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

Exports carrots and turnips from Slovenia

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The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Exports varied significantly, with a two-fold difference between the low in 2018 and the high in 2020. In 2020, Slovenia exported 1,090 tonnes of carrots and turnips, which is 6.5% higher than the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 556 tonnes, when exports fell by 23.2%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2019, with exports surging by 84.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for Slovenia's exports in kind were Croatia, Austria, and the Netherlands. Together, they accounted for 83.4% of total export flows during this period.

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 carrots and turnips in value terms have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 723 thousand US dollars, up by 6.9% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 149.7%, which translates to an annualized rate of 35.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Austria and Croatia were the leading destinations for Slovenia's exports in value terms, together making up 80.1% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among other countries.

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

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

Imports carrots and turnips to Slovenia

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After two years of growth, Slovenia's imports of carrots and turnips in kind declined. In 2020, the country imported 6,535 tonnes, which is 21.3% lower than the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 4.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.6%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 8,301 tonnes, while the largest increase of 11.6% occurred in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the top suppliers of carrots and turnips to Slovenia in kind were Austria with 28.1% of imports, the Netherlands with 26.0%, and Italy with 24.0%. Combined, these three countries represented 78.1% of total imports in kind.

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

Following a two-year uptick, Slovenia's imports of carrots and turnips in value terms declined. In 2020, imports totaled approximately 4,015 thousand US dollars, reflecting a substantial drop of 21.6% from the year before. However, over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 42.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 12.5%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 5,123 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 65.3% occurring in 2018.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the largest suppliers of carrots and turnips to Slovenia in value terms were Austria with 41.7% of imports, Italy with 23.3%, and the Netherlands with 14.5%. Together, they accounted for 79.5% of total imports in value terms.

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

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