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Lettuce and chicory market in Slovenia

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh or chilled lettuce and chicory in Slovenia grew from 27 646 t in 2018 to a peak of 29 989 t in 2020, then declined to 22 064 t by 2023.

In value terms, the market contracted from 64.5 million US dollars in 2018 to 43.8 million in 2022, before recovering to 46.1 million in 2023, suggesting a shift in prices or product mix.

From 2024, the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation introduced mandatory registration, reporting, and labeling obligations for packaging producers, directly impacting fresh vegetable suppliers including those of lettuce and chicory.

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, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Slovenia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Slovenia in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Slovenia in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
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 lettuce and chicory in Slovenia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of lettuce and chicory, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of lettuce and chicory, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Lettuce and chicory production in Slovenia has increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, Slovenia produced 20,890 tonnes of lettuce and chicory, marking a modest year-over-year growth of 8.2%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 16%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.1%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 16,390 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 9.0%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase of 17.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.0%)	17.8%	8.2%	5.1%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Slovenia's lettuce and chicory production value has declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 44,679 thousand US dollars, representing a decrease of 2.9% compared to the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 47,633 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 7.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 3.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.0%	(3.4%)	(2.9%)	0.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports lettuce and chicory from Slovenia

Exports in kind, t

Lettuce and chicory exports from Slovenia have fallen for the third year in a row. In 2020, Slovenia exported 358 tonnes of lettuce and chicory, showing a slight decline of 2.2% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 13.6%, which translates to an average annual decline of 4.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.8%)	(4.2%)	(2.2%)	(4.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Austria, Croatia, and Italy were the leading markets for Slovenia's lettuce and chicory exports in volume terms. Austria accounted for 45.0% of exports, Croatia for 22.9%, and Italy for 11.8%. Together, these three countries represented 79.7% of total export flows.

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

Slovenia's lettuce and chicory export value has declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 765 thousand US dollars, reflecting a significant drop of 12.2% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 25.2%, with an average annual decline of 9.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 1,110 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 8.4%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a fall of 21.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.4%	(21.4%)	(12.2%)	(9.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for Slovenia's lettuce and chicory exports in value terms were Austria, Croatia, and Italy. Together, they accounted for 86.9% of total export 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 lettuce and chicory to Slovenia

Imports in kind, t

Slovenia's lettuce and chicory import volume has declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 9,457 tonnes, indicating a strong decrease of 11.4% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 15.8%, with an average annual decline of 5.6%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 11,638 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 3.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.7%	(8.3%)	(11.4%)	(5.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Italy was the dominant source for Slovenia's lettuce and chicory imports in volume terms, accounting for 75.1% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among several smaller markets.

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 lettuce and chicory import value has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 14,742 thousand US dollars, reflecting a robust decline of 15.4% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 20.8%, with an average annual decline of 7.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.7%)	(2.8%)	(15.4%)	(7.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy and Austria clearly dominated Slovenia's lettuce and chicory imports in value terms, jointly accounting for 85.7% of total flows. Other countries held much smaller shares.

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