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Sunflower seeds market in Slovenia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume of sunflower seeds in Slovenia varied significantly from 2018 to 2023. After peaking at 2.9 thousand tonnes in 2018, it fell to 1.9 thousand tonnes in 2019, then recovered to 2.3 thousand tonnes in 2020 before declining again in subsequent years, reaching 1.6 thousand tonnes in 2022 and a moderate increase to 1.8 thousand tonnes in 2023.

Domestic production of sunflower seeds gradually increased from 0.8 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 1.2 thousand tonnes in 2022-2023, while imports and exports showed sharp fluctuations. For instance, imports dropped from 3.5 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 1.5 thousand tonnes in 2019, then surged to 4.1 thousand tonnes in 2020, reflecting volatile trade flows that affected domestic availability.

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 kind
    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. Annual dynamics of production in Slovenia in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Slovenia in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
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 sunflower seeds in Slovenia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of sunflower seeds, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of sunflower seeds, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Sunflower seed production in Slovenia has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Slovenia produced 1 020 tonnes of sunflower seeds, marking a sharp increase of 27.5% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 94.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 24.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	50.8%	1.3%	27.5%	24.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sunflower seeds from Slovenia

Exports in kind, t

The market showed significant volatility during these years. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with a 7.5-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Slovenia exported 2 840 tonnes of sunflower seeds, representing a substantial increase of 588.7% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when exports fell by 69.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	255.0%	(69.2%)	588.7%	96.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Croatia, and Germany were the main destinations for Slovenia's sunflower seed exports in volume terms. Italy accounted for 43.8% of exports, Croatia for 29.0%, and Germany for 13.8%. Together, these three countries represented 86.6% of total export flows.

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

The market exhibited considerable volatility during this period. Export values reached their minimum in 2019 and peaked in 2020, with a five-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Slovenia exported sunflower seeds worth 1 465 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp increase of 395.8% compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 295 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year being 54.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	98.8%	(54.2%)	395.8%	65.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, three key markets—Italy, Croatia, and Germany—collectively accounted for 82.0% of Slovenia's total sunflower seed exports in value terms.

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 sunflower seeds to Slovenia

Imports in kind, t

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout this timeframe. Import volumes dropped to their minimum in 2019 and climbed to their maximum in 2020, showing a 2.8-fold shift. In 2020, Slovenia imported 4 140 tonnes of sunflower seeds, which is 180.7% higher than the previous year. The minimum volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 475 tonnes, with the largest decline that year being 57.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	68.8%	(57.4%)	180.7%	26.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Croatia, Bulgaria, and Hungary were the leading sources of sunflower seed imports to Slovenia in volume terms. Croatia accounted for 36.8% of imports, Bulgaria for 24.9%, and Hungary for 16.3%. Together, these three countries made up 78.0% of total import flows.

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

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. Import values reached their trough in 2019 and peaked in 2020, with a 2.1-fold gap. In 2020, Slovenia's sunflower seed imports amounted to 2 274 thousand US dollars, representing a steep advance of 105.1% year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 109 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year being 39.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	27.5%	(39.9%)	105.1%	16.3%

Source: SHEV.io

In the period from 2017 to 2020, Croatia, Bulgaria, and Hungary dominated the structure of Slovenia's sunflower seed imports in value terms. Croatia accounted for 30.1% of imports, Bulgaria for 27.9%, and Hungary for 12.6%. Together, these three countries represented 70.6% of total flows.

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