Plastic reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers with capacity >300 litres market in Slovenia, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the Slovenian market for plastic reservoirs and tanks underwent notable shifts. A surge in market volume in 2019 was largely fueled by the rise of new segments like rainwater collectors and drinking water tanks, driven by growing sustainability and self-sufficiency trends among consumers. This expansion was supported by manufacturers offering more tanks with additional equipment such as pumps and filters. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 disrupted global supply chains, impacting the availability of raw materials and leading to a contraction in production and market volume. However, increased household demand for water storage tanks partially offset this decline. The market recovered in 2021 as existing manufacturers focused on innovation, introducing products with enhanced UV and chemical resistance, while the integration of digital sensors for fluid level monitoring improved supply chain efficiency.

The market landscape evolved further from 2022 onward. In 2022, the introduction of stricter European labeling and traceability requirements for plastic tanks affected production and distribution processes. Concurrently, environmental policies continued to boost demand for tanks used in rainwater harvesting. The industry also grappled with the lingering effects of global supply chain disruptions and rising raw material costs. Following 2022, the physical volume of the market declined, with a significant drop in 2023 and a smaller decrease in 2024, while the market's total value remained relatively stable.

Production plastic reservoirs with capacity >300 litres in Slovenia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In Slovenia, the production of plastic reservoirs, tanks, vats, and similar containers with a capacity exceeding 300 liters has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 37 193 thousand US dollars, marking a 29.9% rise compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 81.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 22.1%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Following a two-year advance, the production of plastic reservoirs, tanks, vats, and similar containers with a capacity over 300 liters in Slovenia declined. In 2020, Slovenia produced 5 280 tonnes, representing a substantial decrease of 21.1% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, overall production increased by 23.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.2%. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 6 695 tonnes, with the largest increase of 51.0% also occurring that year.

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

Exports plastic reservoirs with capacity >300 litres from Slovenia

Exports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Slovenia's exports of plastic reservoirs, tanks, vats, and similar containers with a capacity over 300 liters peaked in 2017 and fell to their lowest point in 2018, showing a 4.1-fold variation. In 2020, exports amounted to 2 333 tonnes, indicating a sharp rise of 26.0% compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 1 540 tonnes, with the largest decline of 75.7% also occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main buyers of plastic reservoirs, tanks, vats, and similar containers with a capacity over 300 liters from Slovenia were Austria, accounting for 63.8% of exports in kind, Croatia at 9.4%, and the Netherlands at 3.2%. Together, these three countries comprised 76.4% 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

Shipments of plastic reservoirs, tanks, vats, and similar containers with a capacity exceeding 300 liters from Slovenia to abroad have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 15 775 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a moderate rise of 5.6% versus the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 44.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria, Italy, and Croatia continued to be the main buyers of plastic reservoirs, tanks, vats, and similar containers with a capacity over 300 liters from Slovenia in value terms. Austria accounted for 54.6% of exports, Italy for 8.7%, and Croatia for 8.3%, jointly forming 71.5% of total exports in value terms.

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 reservoirs with capacity >300 litres to Slovenia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, the volume of imports of plastic reservoirs, tanks, vats, and similar containers with a capacity over 300 liters into Slovenia stood at 1 879 tonnes, representing a sharp advance of 26.8% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 14.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.8%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 482 tonnes, with the largest decline of 10.7% also occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Austria, and Germany led the structure of imports in kind for plastic reservoirs, tanks, vats, and similar containers with a capacity over 300 liters into Slovenia. Italy accounted for 32.6% of imports, Austria for 29.7%, and Germany for 14.4%, together representing 76.7% of total 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 a two-year fall, imports of plastic reservoirs, tanks, vats, and similar containers with a capacity exceeding 300 liters into Slovenia increased. In 2020, imports amounted to 5 350 thousand US dollars, up by 25.2% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 2.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.8%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 4 272 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 13.4% also occurring that year.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets—Italy, Austria, and Germany—remained at the centre of imports in value terms for plastic reservoirs, tanks, vats, and similar containers with a capacity over 300 liters into Slovenia, together taking 72.7% of total flows.

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

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