Plastic household articles and hygienic or toilet articles market in Slovenia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for plastic household and hygienic articles in Slovenia saw its physical volume grow from 3 658 tonnes in 2018 to 5 985 tonnes in 2024, while its value increased from 21 256 thousand $ to 25 453 thousand $ over the same period. This expansion was marked by strong growth in 2019 and 2024, with periods of stabilization in between.

Regulatory measures significantly influenced the market's development. In 2021, a ban on placing certain single-use plastic products on the Slovenian market took effect, shifting demand toward reusable and alternative plastic items. This was followed in 2022 by the introduction of an extended producer responsibility system for single-use plastics and national reduction targets, further steering the market toward more sustainable products.

Market dynamics were also altered by the entry of new players through initiatives like Startaj Slovenia in 2022, which brought innovative products and heightened competition. Furthermore, the enforcement of new general product safety rules in 2023 raised compliance standards for all market participants, contributing to a temporary recalibration in market value that year.

Production plastic household and hygienic articles in Slovenia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In Slovenia, the production value of plastic household and hygienic articles reached 17 306 thousand US dollars in 2020, marking a significant 20.8% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 46.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 13.6%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 3.1%, while the highest increase was recorded in 2018 at 25.2%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Slovenia's production volume of plastic household and hygienic articles has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 2 075 tonnes, showing a 6.6% rise compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 44.9%, translating to an annualized rate of 13.2%.

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

Exports plastic household and hygienic articles from Slovenia

Exports in kind, t

Slovenia's export volume of plastic household and hygienic articles has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 921 tonnes, remaining largely stable compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 58%, with an annualized decline rate of 25.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Slovenia's exports of plastic household and hygienic articles were distributed across a wide range of partner countries. Italy accounted for 17.4% of export volume, Croatia for 13.2%, and Germany for 7.6%, with these three countries together representing just 38.2% 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 a two-year decline, Slovenia's export value of plastic household and hygienic articles increased in 2020. Exports reached 9 705 thousand US dollars, showing a substantial 31.0% year-on-year growth. Over the 2017-2020 period, however, exports decreased by 19%, with an average annual decline of 6.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 7 409 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 30.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Slovenia's export market for plastic household and hygienic articles in value terms was highly diversified. Italy accounted for 18.0% of export value, Croatia for 14.8%, and Germany for 6.6%, with these three countries together representing just 39.4% of total flows. The remaining 60.6% was distributed among numerous other countries.

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

World map of product's exports from Slovenia in value, 2017-2020

Imports plastic household and hygienic articles to Slovenia

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year increase, Slovenia's import volume of plastic household and hygienic articles declined in 2020. Imports stood at 3 504 tonnes, down by 1.3% year-on-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 39.4%, with an annualized growth rate of 11.7%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 3 551 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 28.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Serbia was the leading source for Slovenia's imports of plastic household and hygienic articles by volume, accounting for 29.9%. Italy followed with 24.3%, and Germany with 11.0%. Together, these three countries represented 65.2% 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 import value of plastic household and hygienic articles reached 17 974 thousand US dollars, showing a 12.8% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 50.3%, with an annualized growth rate of 14.6%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 7.2%, while the highest increase occurred in 2018 at 43.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, three key markets—Italy, Germany, and Serbia—together accounted for 57.9% of Slovenia's total import value for plastic household and hygienic articles.

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

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