Salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef market in Slovenia

Earlier Report Observations

In 2020, the market volume for salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef in Slovenia rose to 114 t. This growth was driven by the COVID-19 epidemic, which stimulated consumption of local meat products and simple items for home cooking, supported by the expanded role of integrated producers like the Panvita group with its own farms and slaughterhouses.

The market then contracted to 78.3 t in 2021 as the trend toward healthy and alternative products, including plant-based meat substitutes, continued to shift consumer demand away from traditional beef. A modest recovery to 82.7 t in 2022 occurred alongside increased market segmentation, product innovations, and greater emphasis on origin labeling, which bolstered consumer trust.

By 2023, the market volume fell sharply to 44.3 t. This decline was primarily due to high food prices, which reduced consumer tolerance for the higher costs of Slovenian meat products, significantly affecting demand.

Production salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef in Slovenia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef, 2017-2020

World map of production of salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef, 2017-2020

After two years of decline, Slovenia's production of salted, brined, dried, or smoked beef increased in 2020. That year, 0.1 thousand tonnes were produced, representing a 6.0% rise compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 12.6%, with an average annual decline of 4.4%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 0.1 thousand tonnes, while the sharpest drop occurred in 2018 with a 17.4% decrease.

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

Exports salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef from Slovenia

Exports in kind, kg

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 1.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Slovenia's exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked beef amounted to 25 869 kg, marking a modest 4.0% decrease from the previous year. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 26 938 kg, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 with an 80.5% surge.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovenia in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands and North Macedonia were the primary buyers of Slovenia's salted, brined, dried, or smoked beef, together accounting for 85.4% of total exports by volume. The remaining exports were distributed among various other countries.

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

The market exhibited volatility during these years. Export values fluctuated 2.1-fold between the low in 2017 and the high in 2019. In 2020, Slovenia's exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked beef totaled 356.2 thousand US dollars, showing a modest 9.9% contraction compared to 2019. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 395.3 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase happened in 2018 with a 77.8% rise.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the export structure in value terms was heavily concentrated on the Netherlands, which accounted for 75.9% of total flows. Other trading partners made up the remainder.

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

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

Imports salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef to Slovenia

Imports in kind, kg

Slovenia's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked beef declined for the third consecutive year in 2020. That year, imports stood at 10 385 kg, reflecting a slight 2.0% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports dropped by 66.9%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 30.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovenia in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Throughout 2017-2020, Italy and Austria were the key sources for Slovenia's imports by volume, together representing 96.8% of total flows. Other countries accounted for the rest.

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 imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked beef in value terms fell for the third year in a row in 2020. Imports that year amounted to 191.2 thousand US dollars, down 9.1% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 31.8%, corresponding to an average annual drop of 12.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy and Austria remained the main sources for Slovenia's imports in value terms, jointly accounting for 95.6% of total flows. Other partners comprised the remaining share.

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

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