Wheat and meslin flour market in Slovenia

Earlier Report Observations

The wheat and meslin flour market in Slovenia, measured in physical volume, entered a phase of contraction from 2018, falling from 108 thousand tons to 89.6 thousand tons by 2022. This downward trend paused in 2021 before the market volume partially recovered to 95.9 thousand tons in 2023.

Contrasting the volume trend, the market's value in U.S. dollars grew steadily from $38 million in 2018 to $52.2 million in 2023. This increase in market value occurred alongside the fluctuating consumption volume, pointing to a significant influence from rising unit prices or a shift in the product mix over these years.

Domestic production of wheat and meslin flour declined throughout the period, from 94.8 thousand tons in 2018 to 77.2 thousand tons in 2023. The recovery in total market volume in 2023 was supported by a notable increase in imports, which rose to 29.6 thousand tons that year.

Production wheat and meslin flour in Slovenia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Wheat and meslin flour production in Slovenia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 33 220 thousand US dollars, showing minimal change compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 4.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 34 094 thousand US dollars, which represented a 7.0% increase. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 2.3%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Slovenia's wheat and meslin flour production declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 87 910 tonnes, marking a 4.5% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 4.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%. The peak was reached in 2018 with 94 776 tonnes, representing a 3.0% increase.

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

Exports wheat and meslin flour from Slovenia

Exports in kind, t

Slovenia's wheat and meslin flour exports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totalled 10 847 tonnes, down 15.5% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 42.5%, equating to an annualized decline of 16.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading destinations for Slovenia's wheat and meslin flour exports were Thailand, accounting for 61.5% of exports, Croatia with 16.0%, and Italy at 6.8%. Together, these three countries represented 84.3% 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

Slovenia's wheat and meslin flour exports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 4 302 thousand US dollars, down 13.0% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 30%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 6 609 thousand US dollars, representing a 7.6% increase. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 25.1%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Thailand remained the primary destination for Slovenia's wheat and meslin flour exports in value terms, accounting for 59.7% of exports. Croatia followed with 14.7%, and Italy with 6.6%. Collectively, these three markets represented 81.0% of total export value.

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

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

Imports wheat and meslin flour to Slovenia

Imports in kind, t

Slovenia's wheat and meslin flour imports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 17 247 tonnes, representing a significant decrease of 21.1% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 40.6%, equating to an annualized decline of 15.9%. The peak was reached in 2018 with 31 145 tonnes, which marked a 7.3% increase. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 29.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria and Croatia were the dominant sources for Slovenia's wheat and meslin flour imports, jointly accounting for 82.7% of total import volume. The remaining imports were distributed among smaller markets.

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 wheat and meslin flour imports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 7 227 thousand US dollars, showing a modest decrease of 9.3% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 17.4%, equating to an annualized decline of 6.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 10 554 thousand US dollars, representing a 20.7% increase. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 24.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria accounted for the largest share of Slovenia's wheat and meslin flour imports in value terms at 48.6%, followed by Croatia with 29.5%, and Italy with 8.7%. Together, these three countries comprised 86.8% of total import value.

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

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