Mineral and aerated waters market in Slovenia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, Slovenia's mineral and aerated waters market saw production rise to 133.6 million litres in 2019, with market volume reaching 121.5 million litres. This growth was driven by a 7.2% increase in exports year-on-year, supported by consumer preference for health-oriented products like Donat Mg. In 2020, market volume contracted to 113.9 million litres while production remained stable at 129.6 million litres, as the industry adhered to strict EU quality and environmental standards.

The market landscape shifted after 2021, influenced by a key referendum that reinforced water resource protections. Imports grew steadily, peaking at 46.9 million litres in 2023, reflecting sustained domestic demand. Innovation emerged in 2024 with the launch of ROI Water's premium magnesium-rich brand and a greater focus on sustainable packaging ahead of new EU regulations, while established leader Radenska doo maintained its market position.

Production mineral and aerated waters in Slovenia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In Slovenia, the output value of mineral and aerated waters reached 53 411 K $ US in 2020, showing a slight increase of 0.9% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 7.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 53 906 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 1.8%, while the most significant increase was in 2018, at 8.3%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, M l

Following two years of growth, the production of mineral and aerated waters in Slovenia declined. In 2020, Slovenia produced 129.6 M l, reflecting a reduction of 3.0% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, overall production increased by 3.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.3%. The peak volume was recorded in 2019 at 133.6 M l. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 4.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Slovenia in kind, 2017-2020, M l

Exports mineral and aerated waters from Slovenia

Exports in kind, K l

Mineral and aerated waters exports from Slovenia have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the export volume reached 49 524 K l, marking a year-on-year improvement of 3.7%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 31.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovenia in kind, 2017-2020, K l

From 2017 to 2020, Croatia, Russia, and Italy were the leading buyers of mineral and aerated waters from Slovenia in volume terms. Croatia accounted for 37.4% of exports, Russia for 13.2%, and Italy for 12.2%. Together, these three countries represented 62.7% of total exports in kind.

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

In 2020, the value of exported mineral and aerated waters from Slovenia totaled 18 482 K $ US, indicating a gain of 2.5% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 17.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.6%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 0.4%, while the most significant increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 15.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Croatia, Russia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina were the largest buyers of mineral and aerated waters from Slovenia in value terms. Croatia accounted for 26.5% of exports, Russia for 16.9%, and Bosnia and Herzegovina for 13.8%. Collectively, these three countries formed 57.2% of total exports in 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 mineral and aerated waters to Slovenia

Imports in kind, K l

After two years of growth, mineral and aerated waters imports into Slovenia declined. In 2020, imports reached 33 814 K l, reflecting a moderate year-on-year fall of 5.2%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 5.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.8%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 35 686 K l, which also saw the largest increase of 6.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovenia in kind, 2017-2020, K l

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Italy and Croatia were the core markets for imports in kind, jointly accounting for 93.7% of total flows. Other destinations had comparatively modest shares during this period.

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 mineral and aerated waters imports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 5 213 K $ US, corresponding to a decrease of 7.6% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 3.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.2%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 5 752 K $ US, which also experienced the largest increase of 14.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy and Croatia remained the key destinations for imports in value terms, jointly taking 87.1% of total flows. Other partners were much less significant individually during this timeframe.

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

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