PE sacks and bags market in Slovenia

Earlier Report Observations

The Slovenian market for PE sacks and bags expanded in volume from 13 012 t in 2018 to 16 124 t in 2020, supported by growing domestic production which rose from 19 116 t to 23 039 t over the same period. The most notable increase occurred in 2020, when market volume jumped by 18.7% compared to the previous year.

In the years following 2020, imports into Slovenia continued to climb, reaching 7 117 t in 2024, while exports held stable at around 12 000 t annually. This import growth coincided with a rebound in European Union production of sacks and bags in 2024, which ended a three-year decline across the bloc. EU-wide imports also rose by 8% that year, reflecting broader market dynamics that likely influenced Slovenian trade flows.

European market trends increasingly emphasize sustainability, with rising demand for recyclable polyethylene products and major producers investing in decarbonization and circular polymers. These shifts, driven by EU policies and consumer preferences, shape the operating environment for the Slovenian market.

Production PE sacks and bags in Slovenia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In Slovenia, the production value of PE sacks and bags reached 69 947 thousand US dollars in 2020, marking a significant increase of 18.4% compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 59 091 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 7.0%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 15.1%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 4.8%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

PE sacks and bags production in Slovenia increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Slovenia produced 23 039 tonnes of PE sacks and bags, showing a strong improvement of 16.1% over the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 19 116 tonnes, which experienced the largest decline of 0.3%. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 20.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.3%.

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

Exports PE sacks and bags from Slovenia

Exports in kind, t

Slovenia's volume of PE sacks and bags exports increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export volume amounted to 11 977 tonnes, marking a moderate advance of 3.6% compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 10 488 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 5.8%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 10.3%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 7.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Austria, and Croatia were the main markets for Slovenia's exports of PE sacks and bags in kind. Germany accounted for 35.6% of exports, Austria for 14.3%, and Croatia for 7.6%. Together, these three countries represented 57.4% 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

In 2020, Slovenia exported 36 781 thousand US dollars worth of PE sacks and bags, representing a moderate gain of 3.3% compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 0.7%. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 4.8%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 1.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Austria, and Croatia were the primary destinations for Slovenia's exports of PE sacks and bags in value terms. Germany held a 36.8% share of exports, Austria 13.2%, and Croatia 8.7%. Collectively, these three markets accounted for 58.7% 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 PE sacks and bags to Slovenia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Slovenia imported a total of 5 062 tonnes of PE sacks and bags, down by 4.6% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 4 385 tonnes, while the maximum value was in 2019 at 5 305 tonnes, which saw the largest increase of 21.0%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 13.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.4%.

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

The structure of imports in kind from 2017 to 2020 indicates a diversified set of partners. Austria accounted for 22.1% of imports, Germany for 13.0%, and Serbia for 11.3%. Together, these three countries represented only 46.4% of total import flows, with the remaining 53.6% distributed among numerous smaller markets.

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

PE sacks and bags imports into Slovenia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Slovenia imported 17 484 thousand US dollars worth of PE sacks and bags, amounting to a modest rise of 8.4% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 33.7%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 10.2%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany, Austria, and Bosnia and Herzegovina formed the core group of markets for Slovenia's imports of PE sacks and bags in value terms. Germany accounted for 21.4% of imports, Austria for 19.0%, and Bosnia and Herzegovina for 10.1%. Together, these three countries represented 50.5% 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