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Dried shelled legumes market in Slovenia

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Slovenian market for dried shelled legumes contracted substantially from 2018 to 2023, with total volume falling from 9 980 t to 4 622 t. The most significant single-year drop occurred between 2018 and 2019 when the market shrank by 2 679 t.

After the initial sharp decline, the market continued to shrink at a more gradual pace. A slight recovery of 89 t was recorded in 2021, but the downward trajectory resumed thereafter, with volume decreasing to 5 396 t in 2022 and further to 4 622 t in 2023.

Domestic production mirrored this overall decline, falling from 5 000 t in 2018 to 2 260 t in 2023. This reduction in local output was a key component of the market's contraction throughout the period.

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. 4.2. 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 dried shelled legumes in Slovenia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of dried shelled legumes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of dried shelled legumes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Slovenia produced 3 580 tonnes of dried shelled legumes, representing a dramatic 29.2% decline compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 33.5%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 12.7%. The only year that saw growth was 2019, with a modest increase of 1.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.1%)	1.2%	(29.2%)	(12.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports dried shelled legumes from Slovenia

Exports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 280 tonnes, while the highest occurred in 2017, creating a peak-to-trough ratio of 14.6 times. In 2020, exports from Slovenia reached 662 tonnes, marking a sharp 136.2% increase compared to 2019. The largest decline was observed in 2018, with a drop of 85.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(85.0%)	(54.4%)	136.2%	(45.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary, Austria, and Italy were the main buyers of dried shelled legumes from Slovenia. Hungary accounted for 57.4% of exports in kind, Austria for 19.6%, and Italy for 7.8%. Together, these three countries comprised 84.8% of Slovenia's total exports in kind.

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

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest export value was recorded in 2019 at 294 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2017, resulting in a peak-to-trough ratio of 7.5 times. In 2020, Slovenia's export value reached 817 thousand US dollars, which is 177.9% higher than the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a decrease of 76.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(76.5%)	(42.9%)	177.9%	(28.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary, Austria, and Croatia consistently led in the country structure of exports in value terms. Hungary accounted for 39.3% of exports, Austria for 21.7%, and Croatia for 12.7%. Collectively, these three countries represented 73.8% of total export flows.

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 dried shelled legumes to Slovenia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Slovenia's imports of dried shelled legumes reached 2 918 tonnes, showing a robust 15.7% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 40.7%, with an average annual decline of 16.0%. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 521 tonnes, while the maximum was in 2018 at 5 594 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 54.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.7%	(54.9%)	15.7%	(16.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Hungary, Canada, and Italy remained the key partners for Slovenia's imports in kind. Hungary accounted for 26.5% of imports, Canada for 18.5%, and Italy for 15.7%. Together, these three countries made up 60.7% of total import flows.

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

In 2020, Slovenia's import value for dried shelled legumes reached 4 083 thousand US dollars, marking a 22.4% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 7.5%, with an average annual decline of 2.6%. The minimum import value was recorded in 2019 at 3 335 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2018 at 4 554 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 26.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.2%	(26.8%)	22.4%	(2.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Canada, and Argentina were the principal suppliers of dried shelled legumes to Slovenia in value terms. Italy accounted for 22.5% of imports, Canada for 21.0%, and Argentina for 12.2%. Together, these three countries comprised 55.8% of total imports in value terms.

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