Slovenia: Durum Wheat Market 2024

Durum Wheat Market Size in Slovenia

The Slovene durum wheat market expanded notably to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a deep slump. Durum wheat consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Durum Wheat Production in Slovenia

In value terms, durum wheat production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. Durum wheat production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of durum wheat in Slovenia stood at X tons per ha in 2022, growing by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the yield increased by X%. The durum wheat yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of durum wheat production in Slovenia amounted to X ha, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to durum wheat production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Durum Wheat Exports

Exports from Slovenia

In 2022, overseas shipments of durum wheat decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, durum wheat exports fell markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for durum wheat exports from Slovenia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, durum wheat exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Italy totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (X% per year) and Croatia (X% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for durum wheat exports from Slovenia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Croatia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Croatia (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average durum wheat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Croatia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Durum Wheat Imports

Imports into Slovenia

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of durum wheat, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. In general, total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, durum wheat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a buoyant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), Croatia (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of durum wheat imports to Slovenia, together comprising X% of total imports. Romania lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest durum wheat suppliers to Slovenia were Austria ($X), Croatia ($X) and Hungary ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Croatia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average durum wheat import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, durum wheat import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Austria ($X per ton) and Croatia ($X per ton), while the price for Romania ($X per ton) and Hungary ($X per ton) were 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 more modest paces of growth.

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