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Fresh cheese and curd 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 fresh cheese and curd market opened the period at 10.8 thousand tonnes in 2018, a level supported by increased imports of lower-cost dairy products and substitutes, which widened overall product availability. Concurrent marketing efforts promoting higher-quality cheeses helped shift consumer interest toward premium segments, contributing to initial market expansion. Growth continued steadily, with the market volume reaching 12.9 thousand tonnes by 2021.

Following a minor contraction to 12.7 thousand tonnes in 2022, the market demonstrated resilience by recovering to 12.9 thousand tonnes in 2023, maintaining an overall upward trajectory across the mid-period.

A pronounced surge lifted the market volume to 15.1 thousand tonnes in 2024. This jump was driven by the physical expansion of retail networks, notably SPAR Slovenia, which invested in new stores and infrastructure to enhance product freshness and accessibility. At the same time, rising consumer preference for high-quality, locally sourced foods strengthened demand for traditional Slovenian cheeses and innovative dairy offerings.

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, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Slovenia
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
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 fresh cheese and curd in Slovenia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In Slovenia, the output value of fresh cheese and curd reached 29 435 thousand US dollars in 2020, marking a robust 10.6% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 18.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 3.0%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 10.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.6%	(3.0%)	10.6%	5.9%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Slovenia produced 8 992 tonnes of fresh cheese and curd in 2020, showing a modest year-on-year rise of 2.4%. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 7.5%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 2.5%. The largest decline was in 2019 at 0.5%, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 5.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.6%	(0.5%)	2.4%	2.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports fresh cheese and curd from Slovenia

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Slovenia's exports of fresh cheese and curd amounted to 4 418 tonnes, reflecting a strong 13.4% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 24.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.5%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 1.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.1%	(1.3%)	13.4%	7.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy was the dominant market for Slovenia's exports in kind, accounting for 89.9% of total flows, while other countries together made up the remaining share.

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

Fresh cheese and curd exports from Slovenia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 16 402 thousand US dollars, indicating a robust uptick of 13.6% over the past year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 46%, equating to an annualized rate of 13.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	22.1%	5.2%	13.6%	13.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, Italy dominated Slovenia's export structure in value terms, with a share of 90.8% of total 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 fresh cheese and curd to Slovenia

Imports in kind, t

Cross-border shipments of fresh cheese and curd to Slovenia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were recorded at 6 936 tonnes, up by 17.5% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 24.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.7%	0.3%	17.5%	7.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany (32.3% of imports in kind), Italy (24.5% of imports in kind), and Austria (22.1% of imports in kind) were the primary suppliers of fresh cheese and curd to Slovenia, jointly accounting for 78.9% of total imports in kind.

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

Slovenia's fresh cheese and curd import volume increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import value totaled 24 584 thousand US dollars, up by 19.6% versus the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 34.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.2%	0.9%	19.6%	10.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany (33.0% of imports in value terms), Italy (29.8% of imports in value terms), and Austria (17.4% of imports in value terms) stood out as the main markets for Slovenia's imports in value terms, together representing 80.1% of total flows.

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