Fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders and cuts market in Slovenia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2024, the market for fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts in Slovenia experienced notable fluctuations in both volume and value. Market volume fell from 11 682 t in 2018 to a low of 9 054 t in 2020, partially recovered to 9 791 t in 2021, then dipped again in 2022. In monetary terms, the market value declined from $38.0 million in 2018 to $34.2 million in 2020.

A turnaround began in 2023, with market volume growing to 9 870 t and value reaching $45.2 million. This expansion accelerated sharply in 2024, as the market reached 11 997 t valued at $52.9 million. This surge coincided with the implementation of the EU Common Agricultural Policy strategic plan for 2023–2027, which emphasized increased self-sufficiency and sustainability in pig farming, alongside stricter animal welfare regulations affecting production practices.

Production fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders and cuts in Slovenia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Slovenia's production of fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts was valued at 19 787 thousand US dollars, marking a slight decrease of 0.7% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 33.4%, with an average annual decline of 12.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 17 693 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest drop of 40.5%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the highest increase at 12.6%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Slovenia produced 3 977 tonnes of fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts, down by 2.5% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 46.4%, translating to an average annual reduction of 18.8%. The minimum volume was recorded in 2018 at 3 566 tonnes, which also saw the steepest decline of 51.9%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 14.4%.

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

Exports fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders and cuts from Slovenia

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend over the period. From 2020 to 2018, the peak-to-trough amplitude reached 3.6 times. In 2020, Slovenia's cross-border shipments of fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts totaled 225 tonnes, up by 22.6% compared to 2019. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 62 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 47.6%. The most significant increase was in 2019, with a surge of 193.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Croatia, China, and Spain remained the top buyers of fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts from Slovenia, accounting for 39.5%, 18.8%, and 16.9% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, they represented 75.2% of total exports in kind.

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

The data reveals irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Exports peaked in 2020 and bottomed in 2018, with a 3.6-fold difference. In 2020, Slovenia exported 793 thousand US dollars worth of fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts, showing a gain of 47.0% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 222 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 32.2%. The most substantial increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 143.2%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Croatia, China, and Switzerland formed the key group of partners for Slovenia's exports in value terms of fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts, with shares of 33.4%, 15.8%, and 15.6%, respectively. Collectively, they accounted for 64.8% 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 fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders and cuts to Slovenia

Imports in kind, t

Slovenia's imports of fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Slovenia imported a total of 5 302 tonnes, which is 13.7% less than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 38.2%, equating to an average annual reduction of 14.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria, Italy, and Hungary were the principal sources for Slovenia's imports in kind of fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts, with shares of 32.2%, 20.7%, and 15.9%, respectively. Together, they accounted for 68.8% 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

The volume of Slovenia's imports of fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Slovenia imported a total of 14 000 thousand US dollars worth of these products, constituting a fall of 14.1% compared with 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 30.9%, translating to an average annual reduction of 11.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria, Italy, and Hungary formed the main group of destinations for Slovenia's imports in value terms of fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts, with shares of 33.8%, 21.2%, and 14.9%, respectively. Their combined share represented 69.9% 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