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Prepared pasta and couscous market in Slovenia

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for prepared pasta and couscous in Slovenia in monetary terms grew from $10.5 million in 2018 to $19.6 million in 2023. This 86% increase over the five-year period was supported by consistent growth in both domestic production and imports.

In 2024, the market continued to evolve under the influence of key trends. The emergence of innovative products, such as black soybean pasta, and awards for innovative food items stimulated the development of new segments like functional and protein-rich pasta. Simultaneously, economic uncertainty and inflation boosted demand for affordable and quick-to-prepare options, supporting sustained market expansion.

Regulatory frameworks setting quality standards for cereal products provided market stability, while public support programs for innovative enterprises encouraged the entry of new players and the launch of novel products, further diversifying the market.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Slovenia
  1. 5.1.1. In value, 2018-2023, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovenia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovenia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Slovenia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovenia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovenia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Slovenia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovenia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovenia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Slovenia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovenia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovenia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Slovenia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production prepared pasta and couscous in Slovenia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Production of prepared pasta and couscous in Slovenia has been growing for three consecutive years. In 2020, output reached 6 449 thousand US dollars, showing a moderate increase of 3.2% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 43.8%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 12.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.4%	34.7%	3.2%	12.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports prepared pasta and couscous from Slovenia

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes of prepared pasta and couscous from Slovenia have increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 1 363 tonnes, up by 13.0% from the year before. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 813.9%, with an annualized growth rate of 109.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	224.0%	149.7%	13.0%	109.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Croatia was the dominant market for Slovenia's prepared pasta and couscous exports in volume terms, accounting for 91.8% of total shipments.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Cross-border shipments of prepared pasta and couscous from Slovenia have risen for three consecutive years. In 2020, exports were valued at 2 000 thousand US dollars, marking an 18.3% increase over the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 269.6%, with an average annual rate of 54.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	67.0%	87.1%	18.3%	54.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, Croatia led the partner structure for Slovenia's prepared pasta and couscous exports in value terms, holding a 75.3% share of total flows, while other markets had relatively smaller shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports prepared pasta and couscous to Slovenia

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes of prepared pasta and couscous into Slovenia have grown for the third year running. In 2020, Slovenia imported 3 304 tonnes, indicating a moderate rise of 4.8% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 36.4%, with an annualized growth rate of 10.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	28.3%	1.4%	4.8%	10.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy, Austria, and Germany were the top contributors to Slovenia's prepared pasta and couscous imports in volume terms, with shares of 49.4%, 14.3%, and 9.6%, respectively. Together, they accounted for 73.4% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Imports of prepared pasta and couscous into Slovenia have increased for three consecutive years. In 2020, imports totaled 7 503 thousand US dollars, reflecting a limited gain of 6.8% compared to the previous year. Over the period 2017–2020, imports rose by 44.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	30.6%	3.4%	6.8%	13.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Austria, and Germany were the main sources for Slovenia's prepared pasta and couscous imports in value terms, with shares of 46.2%, 14.5%, and 12.2%, respectively. Combined, they made up 72.9% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io