Non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat market in Slovenia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2024, the market volume for non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in Slovenia showed notable fluctuations. After reaching 3 361 tons in 2019, consumption entered a multi-year decline, falling to 2 142 tons by 2023. This downward trend reversed sharply in 2024, when the market expanded to 2 944 tons. In value terms, the market reached 5.4 million USD in 2024, reflecting both volume recovery and price changes over the period.

The market's rebound in 2024 was driven by a significant increase in imports, which rose to 2 711 tons. This surge was linked to Slovenia's declining self-sufficiency in pork, which dropped from 77% in 2000 to 35% in 2024, leading to greater reliance on imported meat and fat from neighboring countries. At the same time, growing digitalization and online sales channels improved product distribution, making pig fat more accessible to consumers.

Production non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in Slovenia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Slovenia's production of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat declined after two years of growth. In 2020, output was valued at 1 819 thousand US dollars, marking a slight decrease of 0.8% from the previous year. Production rose by 26.3% between 2017 and 2020, averaging an annual growth rate of 8.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 834 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 16.4% also occurring that year.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, 2017-2020

World map of production of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, 2017-2020

In 2020, Slovenia produced 1 076 tonnes of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, down 10.2% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production fell by 11.9%, averaging an annual decline of 4.1%. The largest drop occurred in 2018 at 10.6%, while the biggest increase was in 2019 at 9.8%.

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

Exports non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat from Slovenia

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a threefold difference between these years. In 2020, Slovenia exported 339 tonnes of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, a 41.2% year-on-year decline. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 664 tonnes, with the largest annual increase of 196.5% also in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the top buyers of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat from Slovenia were Czechia (32.5% of exports in kind), Slovakia (20.9%), and Croatia (15.2%). Together, these three countries accounted for 68.5% 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

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Export values hit their lowest in 2017 and reached a peak in 2019, with a 3.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat from Slovenia amounted to 781 thousand US dollars, down 4.5% from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 818 thousand US dollars, and the largest annual increase was in 2018 at 136.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the largest buyers of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat from Slovenia in value terms were France (44.6% of exports), Czechia (23.5%), and Croatia (10.2%). These three countries combined represented 78.4% of total export 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 non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat to Slovenia

Imports in kind, t

Slovenia's imports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 2 531 tonnes, a decrease of 7.6% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 10.9%, averaging an annual growth rate of 3.5%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 2 788 tonnes, with the largest annual increase of 22.1% also in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading sources for imports in kind of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat to Slovenia were Austria (53.1% of imports), Germany (16.8%), and Italy (9.2%). Together, these three countries made up 79.1% 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

After two years of growth, Slovenia's imports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat declined. In 2020, imports were valued at 3 612 thousand US dollars, down 12.6% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 40.8%, averaging an annual growth rate of 12.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 4 130 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 46.5% also in 2019.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for imports in value terms were Austria, Germany, and Hungary, which together accounted for 74.8% 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