Prepared or preserved beef and offal market in Slovenia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for prepared or preserved beef and offal in Slovenia expanded from 1 810 t in 2018 to 2 290 t in 2020, driven by the existing Quality Rules for meat products and preparations which set standards for canned meat and prohibit certain additives, bolstering consumer confidence. The 'selected quality – Slovenia' scheme, promoting local meat products, further stimulated demand. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic caused global supply chain disruptions but also increased consumption of preserved foods, contributing to the market's significant growth.

Following the 2020 peak, market volume contracted to 1 688 t in 2021, reflecting a normalization of demand after the pandemic-induced surge. Consumer preferences continued to shift toward products with clear origin labeling and limited use of additives, influencing the product mix. The market saw a modest recovery to 1 749 t in 2022, supported by the ongoing trend of origin labeling and emphasis on Slovenian meat quality, but declined again to 1 627 t in 2023, while its value rose to 9.2 million USD, indicating shifts in pricing or product composition.

Production prepared or preserved beef and offal in Slovenia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of prepared or preserved beef and offal, 2017-2020

World map of production of prepared or preserved beef and offal, 2017-2020

Slovenia's production of prepared or preserved beef and offal increased after two years of decline. In 2020, the country produced 1 864 tonnes, marking a 6.0% increase from the previous year. Production reached its lowest point in 2019 at 1 759 tonnes. Between 2017 and 2020, overall production fell by 12.6%, averaging an annual decline of 4.4%. The sharpest drop occurred in 2018, with a 17.4% decrease.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Slovenia's production value for prepared or preserved beef and offal rose following a two-year downturn. In 2020, output was valued at 12 959 thousand US dollars, showing a strong 17.7% improvement over the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 11 012 thousand US dollars. The most significant decline happened in 2018, with a 12.2% drop.

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

Exports prepared or preserved beef and offal from Slovenia

Exports in kind, t

Slovenia's exports of prepared or preserved beef and offal declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports stood at 862 tonnes, representing a 20.3% decrease compared to 2019. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 151 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 6.4% that year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 20.4%, with an average annual decline of 7.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Croatia, and Germany were the key export partners for Slovenia's prepared or preserved beef and offal in volume terms. Italy accounted for 47.2% of exports, Croatia for 16.7%, and Germany for 13.8%. Together, these three countries represented 77.7% 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

Slovenia's export value for prepared or preserved beef and offal declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 5 990 thousand US dollars, indicating a strong 11.5% reduction compared to 2019. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 7 361 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 13.0% that year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 8%, averaging an annual decline of 2.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Germany, and Croatia led Slovenia's export structure for prepared or preserved beef and offal in value terms. Italy accounted for 51.1% of exports, Germany for 20.0%, and Croatia for 10.9%. Collectively, these three partners represented 81.9% 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 prepared or preserved beef and offal to Slovenia

Imports in kind, t

Slovenia's imports of prepared or preserved beef and offal increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 1 288 tonnes, showing a moderate 3.4% advance year-over-year. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 199 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 1.4% that year. The most significant increase occurred in 2019, with a 3.9% rise. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 6%, with an average annual increase of 2.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Croatia, and Germany were the principal sources for Slovenia's imports of prepared or preserved beef and offal in volume terms. Together, these three markets accounted for 77.3% of total imports.

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

Slovenia's import value for prepared or preserved beef and offal increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 5 013 thousand US dollars, indicating a 5.9% uptick year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports rose by 8.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Croatia, Poland, and Germany remained the main suppliers of prepared or preserved beef and offal to Slovenia in value terms. Croatia accounted for 33.1% of imports, Poland for 26.9%, and Germany for 16.9%. Together, these three countries represented 76.9% 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