Edible brassicas market in Slovenia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the Slovenian market for fresh or chilled edible brassicas experienced notable fluctuations in both volume and value. In physical terms, market volume peaked at 37 717 tonnes in 2020, then contracted over the next two years, falling sharply to 24 555 tonnes in 2022 before a modest recovery to 25 200 tonnes in 2023. The market value showed a different pattern, rising steadily from 27.3 million US dollars in 2018 to 31.3 million in 2021, then dropping to 23.0 million in 2022 and partially rebounding to 25.3 million in 2023.

The market movements were closely tied to domestic production trends. Output fell dramatically from 29 530 tonnes in 2020 to 16 240 tonnes in 2022, which was the primary driver of the overall market contraction. Imports remained relatively stable, averaging around 9 000 tonnes annually, while exports were minor and declined throughout the period. The disparity between volume and value trends, particularly in 2019 and 2020, indicates changes in pricing or the composition of products supplied to the market.

Production edible brassicas in Slovenia

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Top producers of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

World map of production of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

In Slovenia, edible brassicas production reached 29 530 tonnes in 2020, marking a 15.2% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 26.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.2%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when production fell by 6.3%, while the most significant increase was recorded in 2018, with a 17.4% rise.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Edible brassicas production in Slovenia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 22 986 thousand US dollars, reflecting a moderate year-over-year increase of 4.7%. From 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 50.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.6%.

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

Exports edible brassicas from Slovenia

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In 2020, Slovenia exported 691 tonnes of edible brassicas, representing a 22.8% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports declined by 21.9%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 7.9%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 895 tonnes, with the largest increase of 17.2% also occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria, Croatia, and Serbia were the primary destinations for Slovenia's edible brassicas exports in volume terms. Austria accounted for 45.6% of exports, Croatia for 28.1%, and Serbia for 7.3%, together making up 81.0% of total export volumes.

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

In 2020, Slovenia's edible brassicas exports were valued at 538 thousand US dollars, a 29.8% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value declined by 7.4%, with an average annual decrease of 2.5%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 766 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 39.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Croatia, Austria, and Serbia consistently led in the value structure of Slovenia's edible brassicas exports. Croatia accounted for 33.9% of export value, Austria for 33.7%, and Serbia for 10.8%, collectively representing 78.4% 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 edible brassicas to Slovenia

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In 2020, Slovenia imported 8 878 tonnes of edible brassicas, a 10.8% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 5.7%, with an average annual decline of 1.9%. The highest import volume was in 2019 at 9 954 tonnes, which also experienced the largest increase of 6.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Austria, and Poland were the main sources of edible brassicas imports to Slovenia in volume terms. Italy contributed 20.4% of imports, Austria 19.8%, and Poland 13.5%, together accounting for 53.7% of total import volumes.

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

After two years of growth, Slovenia's edible brassicas imports declined in 2020, reaching 8 235 thousand US dollars, a significant 11.4% drop from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value increased by 17%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.4%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 9 291 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase of 15.0% occurred in 2018.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Austria, Italy, and the Netherlands were the leading sources in the value structure of edible brassicas imports to Slovenia. Austria accounted for 29.4% of import value, Italy for 28.0%, and the Netherlands for 9.1%, with a combined share of 66.5% 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