Homogenised composite food preparations market in Slovenia

Earlier Report Observations

The Slovenian market for homogenised composite food preparations saw a substantial expansion in physical volume from 96 tonnes in 2020 to 288 tonnes in 2023. This growth was primarily driven by a sharp decline in export volumes, which fell from 402 tonnes in 2019 to just 61 tonnes in 2023, meaning more production remained for domestic consumption. Concurrently, domestic production increased notably from 28 tonnes in 2020 to 105 tonnes in 2022 before settling at 78 tonnes in 2023, while import volumes remained relatively stable.

The market's expansion aligns with the ongoing harmonization of Slovenian food regulations with EU standards, particularly for foods for special dietary purposes, which enhanced product safety and transparency for consumers from 2023 onward. Furthermore, increased application of sustainable solutions in the food industry, prompted by rising costs of raw materials and energy, encouraged production innovations. These regulatory and operational shifts supported the growth of domestic output and likely bolstered local consumer confidence.

A key development influencing the market in recent years is the emergence of strong consumer trends in Slovenia toward healthy and sustainable eating. This shift in dietary preferences, evident by 2024, increased domestic demand for food preparations perceived as wholesome and environmentally conscious, further stimulating the local market for homogenised composite products.

Production homogenised composite food preparations in Slovenia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

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

In kind, 2017-2020, kg

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

Exports homogenised composite food preparations from Slovenia

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Slovenia's exports of homogenised composite food preparations reached 133.9 tonnes, marking a significant 66.7% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 61%, which translates to an average annual decline of 26.9%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2019 at 401.7 tonnes, with the largest year-on-year increase of 21.7% also occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia were the primary destinations for Slovenia's exports of homogenised composite food preparations in volume terms. Croatia accounted for 28.2% of exports, Bosnia and Herzegovina for 28.1%, and Serbia for 21.7%. Together, these three countries represented 78.0% of total export volumes during this period.

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

Following two years of growth, Slovenia's exports of homogenised composite food preparations in value terms experienced a decline. In 2020, exports amounted to 573 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp 65.1% drop compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export values decreased by 56.6%, averaging an annual decline of 24.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 640 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 15.6% also occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the top destinations for Slovenia's exports of homogenised composite food preparations in value terms were Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, and Serbia. Bosnia and Herzegovina accounted for 30.9% of export value, Croatia for 25.6%, and Serbia for 20.0%. Collectively, these three markets made up 76.5% of total export flows during this period.

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

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

Imports homogenised composite food preparations to Slovenia

Imports in kind, t

After two consecutive years of growth, Slovenia's imports of homogenised composite food preparations in volume terms declined. In 2020, imports stood at 201.9 tonnes, which is 27.0% lower than the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 13.4%, with an average annual decline of 4.7%. The peak import volume was recorded in 2019 at 276.6 tonnes, with the largest increase of 14.7% also occurring that year.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Austria, Germany, and Hungary were the main sources for Slovenia's imports of homogenised composite food preparations in volume terms. Austria accounted for 34.2% of imports, Germany for 33.0%, and Hungary for 13.6%. Together, these three countries represented 80.8% of total import volumes during this timeframe.

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

Following two years of increases, Slovenia's imports of homogenised composite food preparations in value terms saw a downturn. In 2020, imports totaled 782 thousand US dollars, showing a substantial 19.5% decrease compared to the previous year. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 970 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 19.1% occurring in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Austria, and Hungary were the three principal markets for Slovenia's imports of homogenised composite food preparations in value terms. Together, they accounted for 81.0% of total import flows during this period.

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

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