Sweet biscuits, waffles and wafers market in Slovenia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for sweet biscuits, waffles and wafers in Slovenia experienced moderate growth over the 2018-2024 period, increasing from 16 669 t to 18 045 t. This upward trend was interrupted by a contraction between 2020 and 2022, when volume fell from a peak of 17 860 t to a low of 16 882 t, before recovering in the final two years.

In value terms, the market showed stronger expansion, rising from 56 million US dollars in 2018 to 77.6 million US dollars in 2024. The most pronounced growth occurred in 2023, when market value jumped by 21% year-on-year, indicating significant price increases or a shift toward higher-value products within the category.

Domestic production of sweet biscuits, waffles and wafers in Slovenia grew steadily after 2021, reaching 4 564 t in 2024, while exports also increased substantially. Imports remained the dominant supply source, though their volume stabilized after 2022, contributing to the overall market recovery.

Production sweet biscuits, waffles and wafers in Slovenia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Slovenia's production of sweet biscuits, waffles, and wafers was valued at 15,090 thousand US dollars, marking a robust increase of 19.6% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 21.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.6%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

After two years of growth, Slovenia's production of sweet biscuits, waffles, and wafers declined. In 2020, the country produced 3,193 tonnes, representing a decrease of 9.4% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 10.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.4%. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 3,525 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 17.2%.

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

Exports sweet biscuits, waffles and wafers from Slovenia

Exports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, Slovenia's export volume of sweet biscuits, waffles, and wafers declined. In 2020, exports totaled 2,377 tonnes, a drop of 9.8% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 5.3%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 1.7%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 2,634 tonnes, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 13.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main markets for Slovenia's exports in kind were Croatia, accounting for 50.6% of exports, Italy with 16.7%, and Austria at 12.5%. Together, these three countries represented 79.8% 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 exported sweet biscuits, waffles, and wafers worth 10,401 thousand US dollars, showing a slight decline of 1.8% compared to 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 10,305 thousand US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2019 at 10,591 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 2.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the principal destinations for Slovenia's exports in value terms were Croatia, contributing 36.0% of exports, Austria at 17.6%, and Italy with 16.3%. Collectively, these three markets accounted for 69.9% 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 sweet biscuits, waffles and wafers to Slovenia

Imports in kind, t

Sweet biscuits, waffles, and wafers imports into Slovenia increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 17,045 tonnes, corresponding to a year-on-year rise of 3.2%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 15,994 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual decline of 5.7%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, also at 3.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the three principal sources for Slovenia's imports in kind were Italy, Croatia, and Germany, together accounting for 50.9% of total imports of sweet biscuits, waffles, and wafers.

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 sweet biscuits, waffles, and wafers increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, import value amounted to 53,379 thousand US dollars, indicating a slight rise of 1.9% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 2.1%, with an annualized rate of 0.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 51,444 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual decline of 1.6%.

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

In the 2017-2020 period, Slovenia's supplier portfolio for sweet biscuits, waffles, and wafers was diverse. Italy led with 18.0% of imports in value terms, followed by Germany at 15.4%, and Poland with 14.3%. Together, these three countries contributed 47.7% of total imports, while many other nations held smaller but notable shares.

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

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