Slovenia: Meat Market 2024

Meat Market Size in Slovenia

After two years of decline, the Slovene meat market increased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption continues to indicate a deep reduction. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Meat Production in Slovenia

In value terms, meat production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Meat production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average meat yield in Slovenia reached X kg per head, stabilizing at the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per head. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the average meat yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for meat production in Slovenia; waning by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, the number of producing animals continues to indicate a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Meat Exports

Exports from Slovenia

For the ninth year in a row, Slovenia recorded growth in shipments abroad of meat, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, meat exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons), Montenegro (X tons) and North Macedonia (X tons) were the main destinations of meat exports from Slovenia, together accounting for 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 ($X) remains the key foreign market for meat exports from Slovenia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Montenegro ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by North Macedonia, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average meat export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a perceptible decrease. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Montenegro ($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 Austria (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Meat Imports

Imports into Slovenia

In 2022, the amount of meat imported into Slovenia fell slightly to X tons, remaining stable against the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

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

Imports by Country

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

Croatia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained 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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