Grapes market in Slovenia

Earlier Report Observations

The grape market in Slovenia peaked at 133 thousand tonnes in 2018, supported by increased demand for grapes for processing, which raised purchase prices and volumes. A steady contraction followed, reducing the market to 111 thousand tonnes in 2019 and 110 thousand tonnes in 2020, then to a low of 88 thousand tonnes in 2022. A modest recovery to 90 thousand tonnes occurred in 2023, a period marked by climatic changes that affected harvest timing and grape quality, alongside recurrent labor shortages during harvest seasons.

By 2024, regulatory developments began influencing the market environment, including changes to tax legislation for farmers and stricter sustainability reporting requirements for companies. Persistent climatic pressures continued to drive adaptations in viticulture, such as the broader use of mechanical harvesters and precise sugar monitoring to determine optimal picking times, reflecting an ongoing focus on sustainable practices and quality control.

Production grapes in Slovenia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of grapes, 2017-2020

World map of production of grapes, 2017-2020

Slovenia's grape production volume declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 103.8 thousand tonnes of grapes, marking a slight year-over-year decrease of 1.3%. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 16.1%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 5.1%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 127.1 thousand tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 17.3%, while the largest increase was in 2018, with a rise of 42.2%.

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

Exports grapes from Slovenia

Exports in kind, t

Slovenia's grape exports increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 6 909 tonnes, showing a steep year-over-year increase of 359.2%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 823.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 109.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Croatia were the main markets for Slovenia's grape exports in volume terms. Germany accounted for 56.3% of exports, Bosnia and Herzegovina for 15.8%, and Croatia for 9.2%. Together, these three countries represented 81.3% of total export flows.

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 value of grapes exported from Slovenia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were recorded at 15 202 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a 453.8% uptick from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 1 694%, with a compound annual growth rate of 161.8%.

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

In the period from 2017 to 2020, Germany, the Netherlands, and Croatia were the largest buyers of grapes from Slovenia in value terms. Germany accounted for 68.4% of exports, the Netherlands for 10.7%, and Croatia for 5.3%. Together, these three countries formed 84.4% of total export value.

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

World map of product's exports from Slovenia in value, 2017-2020

Imports grapes to Slovenia

Imports in kind, t

Slovenia's grape imports increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totalled 13 254 tonnes, showing a year-over-year gain of 62.8%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 59.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 16.9%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 7 530 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 9.2%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Italy, Egypt, and Austria remained the key partners for Slovenia's grape imports in volume terms. Italy accounted for 51.5% of imports, Egypt for 19.7%, and Austria for 7.8%. Together, these three countries accounted for 79.0% 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 value of grapes imported into Slovenia increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 24 414 thousand US dollars, up by 79.5% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 86.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 23.1%. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 0.0%.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Italy, Egypt, and Austria remained the leading sources in Slovenia's import structure in value terms. Italy accounted for 39.1% of imports, Egypt for 23.0%, and Austria for 11.1%. Together, these three countries had a combined share of 73.2% 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