Slovenia: Chestnut Market 2024

Chestnut Market Size in Slovenia

The Slovene chestnut market plummeted to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed moderate growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Chestnut Production in Slovenia

In value terms, chestnut production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average chestnut yield in Slovenia skyrocketed to X tons per ha, with an increase of X% against 2021. In general, the yield continues to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by X%. The chestnut yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The chestnut harvested area in Slovenia rose significantly to X ha in 2022, growing by X% against 2021. In general, the harvested area enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The chestnut harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Chestnut Exports

Exports from Slovenia

In 2022, overseas shipments of chestnuts decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chestnut exports fell sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Serbia (X tons), Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of chestnut exports from Slovenia, together accounting for X% of total exports. Croatia lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Croatia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for chestnuts exports from Slovenia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Serbia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Serbia (X% per year) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chestnut export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Serbia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Chestnut Imports

Imports into Slovenia

In 2022, overseas purchases of chestnuts decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chestnut imports fell significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Albania (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Croatia (X tons) were the main suppliers of chestnut imports to Slovenia, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Albania (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chestnuts to Slovenia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Albania ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Croatia, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Albania (X% per year) and Croatia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chestnut import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Albania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Croatia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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