Chicken meat and offal market in Slovenia

Earlier Report Observations

The Slovenian market for chicken meat and offal expanded from 57 727 t in 2018 to 67 936 t in 2023, with notable growth in 2020 and 2022. Throughout the period, the market operated under strict veterinary and sanitary regulations, including temperature controls for storage and transport, which helped maintain quality. The introduction of a new traceability rule for unpackaged fresh, chilled, and frozen poultry meat in 2022 reinforced standards, while a proposal to reduce VAT on chicken meat from 9.5% to 5% aimed at making basic food more affordable.

After a slight contraction in 2021, market volume rebounded strongly in 2022, reaching 65 063 t. The regulatory emphasis on traceability and quality assurance, aligned with EU rules, provided a stable foundation. Production increased from 64 020 t in 2018 to 69 660 t in 2023, supported by the same regulatory framework.

In value terms, the market grew from $147.6 million in 2018 to $221.4 million in 2023, reflecting higher volumes and increased prices. The VAT reduction proposal contributed to market sentiment, especially in 2022 when the value jumped by 27.8% to $202.1 million.

Production chicken meat and offal in Slovenia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of chicken meat and offal, 2017-2020

World map of production of chicken meat and offal, 2017-2020

Chicken meat and offal production in Slovenia has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Slovenia produced 67 040 tonnes of chicken meat and offal, representing a 4.4% rise compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 5.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.9%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the output of chicken meat and offal in Slovenia was valued at 179.0 million US dollars, which is 7.6% higher than the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production increased by 18.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.8%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 0.7%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018, at 11.0%.

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

Exports chicken meat and offal from Slovenia

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, chicken meat and offal exports from Slovenia declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 20 077 tonnes, which is 5.6% lower than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 3.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.2%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 21 270 tonnes, with the largest increase occurring in 2018 at 7.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria, Croatia, and North Macedonia were consistently the main destinations for Slovenia's chicken meat and offal exports in kind. Austria accounted for 30.5% of exports, Croatia for 14.4%, and North Macedonia for 13.1%, together making up 57.9% 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

Following two years of increase, Slovenia's chicken meat and offal export volume declined. In 2020, exports registered 53 607 thousand US dollars, which is 2.7% lower than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 16.2%, with an annualized rate of 5.1%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 55 076 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 18.3%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Austria, Switzerland, and Croatia remained the key partners for Slovenia's chicken meat and offal exports in value terms. Austria represented 31.4% of exports, Switzerland 21.3%, and Croatia 13.0%, together accounting for 65.7% 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 chicken meat and offal to Slovenia

Imports in kind, t

After two years of advance, chicken meat and offal imports into Slovenia declined. In 2020, imports totaled 14 890 tonnes, marking a 4.5% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 21.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.8%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 15 593 tonnes, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 19.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria, Italy, and Croatia were consistently the key partners for Slovenia's chicken meat and offal imports in kind. Austria accounted for 20.0% of imports, Italy for 18.3%, and Croatia for 17.7%, together making up 56.0% of total import flows.

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

Chicken meat and offal imports into Slovenia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volume reached 28 473 thousand US dollars, which is 10.5% less than the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 5.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.7%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 34 672 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase also occurring in 2018 at 28.2%.

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

In 2017 to 2020, Austria, Germany, and Poland formed the main group of destinations for Slovenia's chicken meat and offal imports in value terms. Austria accounted for 19.6% of imports, Germany for 18.1%, and Poland for 17.3%, together representing 55.0% 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