Fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses market in Slovenia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the Slovenian market for fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses experienced a steady contraction in volume, declining from 22 492 t to 15 004 t. The most pronounced drop occurred between 2018 and 2019, when the market shrank by over 3 200 t. This downward trajectory continued through 2022, with the market volume falling to 15 826 t, before a more moderate reduction to 15 004 t in 2023.

The market's value in monetary terms did not follow the same consistent decline as its physical volume. After a decrease from $69.9 million in 2018 to $63.7 million in 2019, the market's value showed periods of recovery, reaching $66.0 million in 2021. This suggests that changes in unit prices, potentially driven by broader market conditions, significantly influenced the total market value even as consumption in tons fell. By 2024, the physical market volume stabilized at 15 055 t, halting the multi-year decline, while its value reached $65.9 million.

Production fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses in Slovenia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Slovenia's output of fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses reached a value of 52 561 thousand US dollars, marking a 5.9% increase compared to the previous year. The lowest value in recent years was recorded in 2019 at 49 620 thousand US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2018 with 54 327 thousand US dollars. The most significant decline took place in 2019, when the value dropped by 8.7%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Slovenia's production of fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output stood at 13 494 tonnes, remaining relatively stable compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 12.6%, corresponding to an average annual decline of 4.4%. The highest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 15 690 tonnes. The sharpest drop occurred in 2019 with a 13.8% decrease, while the largest increase was observed in 2018 at 1.7%.

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

Exports fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses from Slovenia

Exports in kind, t

Slovenia's exports of fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, export volumes amounted to 40 tonnes, representing a 25.5% decrease year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 63.6%, which translates to an average annual decline of 28.6%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, Croatia accounted for 87.6% of Slovenia's total exports of fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses by volume. The remaining export volume was distributed among numerous countries, each with relatively small individual shares.

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

Slovenia's exports of fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export value reached 128 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 20.8% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports dropped by 52%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 21.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Croatia represented 83.8% of Slovenia's total export value for fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses. The remaining export value was distributed across a broad group of countries, each contributing relatively small amounts.

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 pork carcasses and half-carcasses to Slovenia

Imports in kind, t

Slovenia's imports of fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volumes totaled 1 000 tonnes, showing an 11.0% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 43.4%, corresponding to an average annual decline of 17.3%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Belgium (36.1% of import volume), Austria (21.4%), and Hungary (14.0%) were the leading sources for Slovenia's imports of fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses. Together, these three countries accounted for 71.5% 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

Slovenia's imports of fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, import value reached 12 319 thousand US dollars, indicating a 13.8% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports dropped by 41%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 16.1%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, Belgium (34.0% of import value), Austria (23.8%), and Hungary (13.2%) were the primary sources for Slovenia's imports of fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 71.0% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Slovenia in value, 2017-2020