Slovenia: Meat And Poultry Market 2024

Meat And Poultry Market Size in Slovenia

In 2022, the Slovene meat and poultry market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, saw a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Meat And Poultry Production in Slovenia

In value terms, meat and poultry production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average meat and poultry yield in Slovenia stood at X kg per head, almost unchanged from the year before. Over the period under review, the yield showed a mild slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average meat and poultry yield hit record highs at X kg per head in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for meat and poultry production in Slovenia; therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the number of producing animals increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number reached the maximum level at X heads in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Meat And Poultry Exports

Exports from Slovenia

In 2022, overseas shipments of meat and poultry increased by X% to X tons, rising for the seventh year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports showed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, meat and poultry exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons), Montenegro (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of meat and poultry exports from Slovenia, together comprising X% of total exports.

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

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

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average meat and poultry export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Montenegro ($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 Bosnia and Herzegovina (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Meat And Poultry Imports

Imports into Slovenia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of meat and poultry increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, meat and poultry imports surged to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of meat and poultry imports to Slovenia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Spain, Croatia, Germany, Poland, Belgium and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Italy ($X), Austria ($X) and Hungary ($X) constituted the largest meat and poultry suppliers to Slovenia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Croatia, Spain, Poland, Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average meat and poultry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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