Melons and papayas market in Slovenia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for melons and papayas in Slovenia reached its highest volume in 2019 at 15,562 tons before entering a period of decline. By 2023, the total market volume had contracted to 11,966 tons, a reduction of more than 20% compared to the 2018 level. The most pronounced decrease occurred in 2021, when volume fell by nearly 16% year-on-year to just under 13,000 tons.

Following a modest stabilization in 2022, the market volume resumed its downward movement in 2023, shrinking by a further 8%. Throughout this period, the market was primarily supplied by imports, as domestic production remained below 1,000 tons annually. Import volumes closely tracked the overall market trend, declining from over 15,400 tons in 2018 to approximately 11,400 tons in 2023.

Production melons and papayas in Slovenia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of melons and papayas, 2017-2020

World map of production of melons and papayas, 2017-2020

The market showed significant volatility during this period. Production reached its lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a {ampRatio}-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Slovenia produced 950.0 t of melons and papayas, representing a 5.0% decrease compared to 2019. The highest production volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 000.0 t, which also saw the largest annual increase of 13.6%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Market performance exhibited noticeable fluctuations throughout the period. Production values bottomed in 2017 and reached their highest point in 2019, with {context} volumes varying {ampRatio} times between these years. In 2020, the output of melons and papayas in Slovenia was valued at 504.1 K $ US, showing a significant year-over-year decline of 16.4%. The maximum value was achieved in 2019 at 603.1 K $ US, which also recorded the largest annual increase of 33.1%.

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

Exports melons and papayas from Slovenia

Exports in kind, t

Following two consecutive years of growth, Slovenia's exports of melons and papayas declined. In 2020, exports reached 934 t, marking a 15.5% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 44.6%, representing a compound annual growth rate of 13.1%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 105 t, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 61.2%.

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

During 2017-2020, Croatia (65.1% of exports in kind), Bosnia and Herzegovina (11.0%), and Italy (9.6%) served as the primary markets for Slovenia's melon and papaya exports, collectively accounting for 85.7% 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

After two years of consecutive growth, Slovenia's foreign supplies of melons and papayas declined. In 2020, exports totaled 495 K $ US, showing a substantial 25.7% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 27.6%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 8.5%. The maximum export value was recorded in 2019 at 667 K $ US, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 38.1%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Croatia (61.2% of exports in value terms), Austria (9.5%), and Italy (8.9%) formed the key group of trading partners for Slovenia's melon and papaya exports, jointly representing 79.6% 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 melons and papayas to Slovenia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Slovenia's imports of melons and papayas stood at 15 338 t, representing a 2.1% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 20.9%, with a compound annual decline rate of 7.5%. The largest annual decrease occurred in 2018 at 20.4%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 1.5%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Italy (40.0% of imports in kind), Austria (22.7%), and Croatia (10.1%) remained the key partners for Slovenia's melon and papaya imports, collectively accounting for 72.8% 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

In 2020, Slovenia's imports of melons and papayas from abroad reached 9 694 K $ US, down by 5.8% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 9.5%, with a compound annual decline rate of 3.3%. The largest annual decrease occurred in 2018 at 8.3%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 4.8%.

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

During 2017-2020, Austria (36.5% of imports in value terms), Italy (31.0%), and Greece (6.7%) made the biggest contribution to Slovenia's melon and papaya imports, jointly accounting for 74.2% 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