Slovenia: Market for Frozen Fish and Seafood 2024

Market Size for Frozen Fish and Seafood in Slovenia

The Slovene frozen fish and seafood market expanded notably to $X in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports of Frozen Fish and Seafood

Exports from Slovenia

In 2023, after five years of growth, there was decline in overseas shipments of frozen fish and seafood, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2022, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

In value terms, frozen fish and seafood exports reduced to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

Croatia (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons) were the main destinations of frozen fish and seafood exports from Slovenia, with a combined X% share of total exports. Italy, Slovakia and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Croatia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (X% per year) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average frozen fish and seafood export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2022, and then declined in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Imports of Frozen Fish and Seafood

Imports into Slovenia

Frozen fish and seafood imports into Slovenia expanded to X tons in 2023, surging by X% on 2022 figures. Overall, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2023 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, frozen fish and seafood imports expanded sharply to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports recorded strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Croatia (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) were the main suppliers of frozen fish and seafood imports to Slovenia, together comprising X% of total imports. The Netherlands, Falkland Islands (Malvinas), Argentina, Italy, China, Germany, Turkey, Portugal and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by South Africa (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Croatia ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest frozen fish and seafood suppliers to Slovenia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Italy, Vietnam, Germany, Argentina, South Africa, Falkland Islands (Malvinas), China, Turkey and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

South Africa, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 2023, the average frozen fish and seafood import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Falkland Islands (Malvinas) ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform