Slovenia: Garlic Market 2024

Garlic Market Size in Slovenia

The Slovene garlic market declined dramatically to $X in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a pronounced reduction. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Garlic Production in Slovenia

In value terms, garlic production reduced to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Garlic production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2023, the average garlic yield in Slovenia expanded remarkably to X tons per ha, increasing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, saw a slight decrease. Over the period under review, the average garlic yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, 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 2023, approx. X ha of garlic were harvested in Slovenia; with an increase of X% compared with 2022 figures. In general, the total harvested area indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2023: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, garlic harvested area decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to garlic production attained the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Garlic Exports

Exports from Slovenia

In 2023, garlic exports from Slovenia rose remarkably to X tons, growing by X% compared with the previous year. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, garlic exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2023. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) was the main destination for garlic exports from Slovenia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, garlic exports to Poland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Croatia (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Poland amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Croatia (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for garlic exported from Slovenia were Poland ($X), Italy ($X) and Croatia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average garlic export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2023, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Ukraine (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Garlic Imports

Imports into Slovenia

Garlic imports into Slovenia was estimated at X tons in 2023, picking up by X% on 2022 figures. In general, imports showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, garlic imports dropped to $X in 2023. Overall, imports enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Egypt (X tons) constituted the largest garlic supplier to Slovenia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, garlic imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), more than tenfold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Egypt stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from Egypt amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average garlic import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Croatia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform