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Watermelons market in Slovenia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The watermelon market in Slovenia displayed a clear growth trajectory from 2018 to 2022, expanding from 9 745 tonnes to a peak of 10 854 tonnes. This period of expansion was followed by a notable market contraction in 2023, with volume falling by 12.1% to 9 541 tonnes.

Market growth was strongest in the early part of the period, adding over 800 tonnes between 2018 and 2020. After a year of stabilization in 2021, a modest increase in 2022 preceded the sharp decline in 2023, which brought the market size below its starting level for the period.

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 watermelons in Slovenia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of watermelons, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of watermelons, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

The market exhibited volatility throughout the observed period. Production volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a {ampRatio}-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Slovenia produced 610.0 t of watermelons, showing no significant change from 2019. The maximum production was recorded in 2019 at 610.0 t, with the largest annual increase of 27.1% also occurring that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	27.1%	-	-

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Production value hit its lowest point in 2017 and reached its highest in 2019, varying by a factor of {ampRatio}. In 2020, the output of watermelons in Slovenia was valued at 287.7 K $ US, reflecting a 6.5% contraction compared to the previous year. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 307.7 K $ US, with the largest increase of 49.8% also occurring that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	49.8%	(6.5%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports watermelons from Slovenia

Exports in kind, t

Market performance displayed significant fluctuations over this period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, showing a 2.3-fold swing. In 2020, Slovenia exported 757 t of watermelons, marking a robust decline of 13.7% compared to 2019. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 876 t, while the largest annual increase of 127.0% occurred in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	127.0%	2.1%	(13.7%)	26.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Croatia consistently accounted for 73.5% of Slovenia's total exports in kind, indicating a high concentration on this market, with the remaining share distributed among other countries.

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 showed signs of volatility during the observed period. Export values reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, varying by a factor of 3. In 2020, exported watermelon volumes from Slovenia reached 357 K $ US, which is 19.3% less than the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 442 K $ US, with the largest increase of 147.4% occurring in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	147.4%	20.4%	(19.3%)	34.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Croatia (69.9% of exports in value terms), Italy (8.8%), and Austria (7.7%) were the primary buyers of watermelons from Slovenia, jointly accounting for 86.5% of total 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 watermelons to Slovenia

Imports in kind, t

Cross-border shipments of watermelons to Slovenia increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports registered 10 730 t, showing a gradual increase of 4.1% over the past year. Over the period 2017-2020, imports decreased by 20.6%, with a CAGR of 7.4%. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2018 at 10 123 t, with the largest annual decline of 25.1% also occurring that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(25.1%)	1.8%	4.1%	(7.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy (47.4% of imports in kind), Croatia (14.2%), and Greece (13.1%) continued to lead as the main suppliers of watermelons to Slovenia, jointly accounting for 74.7% of total imports in kind.

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

Slovenia's watermelon imports increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 5 138 K $ US, up by 5.0% year-over-year. Over the period 2017-2020, imports increased by 2.8%, with a CAGR of 0.9%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 4 313 K $ US, with the largest decline of 13.7% occurring that year, while the largest increase of 13.4% was recorded in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.7%)	13.4%	5.0%	0.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets — Italy, Greece, and Croatia — together absorbed 68.6% of total imports in value terms of watermelons to Slovenia.

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