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Natural sands market in Slovenia

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Slovenia's trade in natural sands showed a downward trend from 2018 to 2024, with imports falling from 136.1 thousand tons to 95.8 thousand tons and exports declining from 74.8 thousand tons to 36.7 thousand tons. The net import balance narrowed, particularly after a temporary surge in imports to 152.5 thousand tons in 2023.

The domestic market volume, available from 2021, expanded from 294.4 thousand tons to 313.2 thousand tons by 2023, driven by increased imports in those years. However, in 2024 the market shrank to 289.2 thousand tons as imports collapsed to 95.8 thousand tons and domestic production rebounded to 230.1 thousand tons after a dip in 2023.

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, 2021-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2021-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Slovenia
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2021-2024, K t
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovenia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, K 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovenia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, K 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, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovenia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, K 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, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovenia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, K 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, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K 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 natural sands in Slovenia

According to Faostat, there is no production of natural sands in Slovenia.

Exports natural sands from Slovenia

Exports in kind, K t

Slovenia's exports of natural sands declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 40.1 K t, marking a significant year-over-year decrease of 27.1%. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 39.9%, which translates to an annualized decline of 15.6%. The peak was recorded in 2018 at 74.8 K t, with the largest increase of 12.2% also occurring that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.2%	(26.5%)	(27.1%)	(15.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Croatia, and Austria were the leading destinations for Slovenia's natural sands exports in kind. Italy accounted for 36.7% of exports, Croatia for 27.6%, and Austria for 26.7%. Together, these three countries represented 91.0% 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 natural sands export value also declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 1 923 K $ US, down 7.5% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value decreased by 32.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -12.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 3 147 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 34.0%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 10.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.3%	(34.0%)	(7.5%)	(12.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Italy, Croatia, and Austria remained the key markets for Slovenia's natural sands exports in value terms. Italy held 37.1% of export value, Croatia 34.3%, and Austria 14.8%. Collectively, these three countries made up 86.2% 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 natural sands to Slovenia

Imports in kind, K t

Slovenia's imports of natural sands in kind declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 127.0 K t, a slight decrease of 2.1% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 3.2%, with a CAGR of 1.0%. The peak was in 2018 at 136.1 K t. The largest decline was in 2019 at 4.7%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 10.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.6%	(4.7%)	(2.1%)	1.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Croatia, Serbia, and Austria were the primary sources for Slovenia's natural sands imports in kind. Croatia accounted for 33.2% of imports, Serbia for 31.0%, and Austria for 16.4%. Together, these three countries comprised 80.6% of total import flows.

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 imports of natural sands in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were 5 419 K $ US, down 10.4% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 6.3%, equating to an annualized rate of -2.2%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 6 569 K $ US, with the largest increase of 13.5% also occurring that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.5%	(7.9%)	(10.4%)	(2.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Serbia, Croatia, and Germany formed the core group for Slovenia's natural sands imports in value terms. Serbia represented 33.8% of import value, Croatia 15.7%, and Germany 14.3%. Together, these three countries accounted for 63.7% of total import flows.

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