Sausages and similar meat products market in Slovenia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2024, production of sausages and similar meat products in Slovenia grew from 44 225 tons to 49 838 tons. This expansion was driven by Perutnina Ptuj, which initiated a strategic investment cycle after its acquisition by Ukraine's MHP group. The company's modernization and capacity increases, along with vertical integration and regional trade network development, boosted both output and export activity.

Domestic market volume remained stable, ranging between 32 942 tons and 35 456 tons, as higher production was largely channeled into growing exports. In 2024, Perutnina Ptuj announced a €120 million investment to upgrade its Ptuj facility, while Pivka and Panvita rolled out new innovative products, such as chicken dry salami and sustainably packaged chicken items, reflecting shifting consumer trends toward variety and environmental responsibility.

Production sausages and similar meat products in Slovenia

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In Slovenia, the output value of sausages and similar meat products reached 190.7 million US dollars in 2020, marking a significant increase of 11.0% compared to 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 171.8 million US dollars, which represented a decline of 5.5% from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2020, production grew by 4.8%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 1.6%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In Slovenia, the production volume of sausages and similar meat products totaled 46 271 tonnes in 2020, showing a modest year-over-year increase of 7.9%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 42 868 tonnes, which reflected a decline of 3.1% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2020, production rose by 4.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%.

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

Exports sausages and similar meat products from Slovenia

Exports in kind, t

Slovenia's exports of sausages and similar meat products have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 14 745 tonnes, representing a slight year-over-year increase of 3.0%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 8.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Serbia, Croatia, and North Macedonia were the primary markets for Slovenia's exports of sausages and similar meat products in volume terms. Serbia accounted for 26.8% of exports, Croatia for 18.5%, and North Macedonia for 15.8%. Together, these three countries represented 61.1% 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

In 2020, Slovenia's exports of sausages and similar meat products were valued at 38.995 million US dollars, which is 7.5% higher than the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2018 at 15.3%, while the largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 3.2%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 20.1%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 6.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Croatia, Serbia, and North Macedonia were the leading contributors to Slovenia's export value of sausages and similar meat products. Croatia accounted for 22.0% of exports in value terms, Serbia for 21.7%, and North Macedonia for 13.2%. Collectively, these three markets made up 56.9% 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 sausages and similar meat products to Slovenia

Imports in kind, t

Slovenia's imports of sausages and similar meat products have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 3 667 tonnes, which is a decrease of 16.5% compared to the previous year. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 4 502 tonnes, marking an increase of 16.8% from the year before. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 4.9%, with an annualized decline rate of 1.6%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Croatia, Italy, and Austria were the key partners for Slovenia's imports of sausages and similar meat products in volume terms. Croatia accounted for 35.7% of imports, Italy for 23.4%, and Austria for 15.6%. Together, these three countries represented 74.7% 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 imports of sausages and similar meat products were valued at 19.788 million US dollars, reflecting a 2.7% increase from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 19.861 million US dollars, which saw an increase of 23.2% from the year before, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 3.0%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 22.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.1%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Croatia, Austria, and Italy remained the main markets for Slovenia's imports of sausages and similar meat products in value terms. Croatia accounted for 29.5% of imports, Austria for 22.9%, and Italy for 19.4%. Collectively, these three partners took 71.8% 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