Slovenia: Potato Market 2024

Potato Market Size in Slovenia

The Slovene potato market skyrocketed to $X in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value 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, consumption increased by X% against 2021 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Potato Production in Slovenia

In value terms, potato production contracted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of potatoes in Slovenia expanded significantly to X tons per ha in 2023, increasing by X% on the previous year. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average potato yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 potatoes were harvested in Slovenia; which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the harvested area recorded a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the potato harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Potato Exports

Exports from Slovenia

In 2023, approx. X tons of potatoes were exported from Slovenia; with an increase of X% against 2022 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, potato exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. In general, exports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of potato exports from Slovenia, together comprising X% of total exports. Croatia, Italy, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Spain, Slovakia, Serbia, Albania, Austria and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for potatoes exports from Slovenia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Croatia ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with an X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average potato export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price 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, potato export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Albania (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Potato Imports

Imports into Slovenia

In 2023, supplies from abroad of potatoes increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports posted a buoyant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, potato imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. In general, imports posted a resilient increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Egypt (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of potato to Slovenia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, potato imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Israel (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from Egypt totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Israel (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Egypt totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Israel (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average potato import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, 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.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform