Slovenia: Spinach Market 2024

Spinach Market Size in Slovenia

For the fourth consecutive year, the Slovene spinach market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption continues to indicate a deep setback. Spinach consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Spinach Production in Slovenia

In value terms, spinach production fell markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of spinach in Slovenia contracted rapidly to X tons per ha in 2022, reducing by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, the yield showed a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average spinach 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 2022, the total area harvested in terms of spinach production in Slovenia totaled X ha, leveling off at 2021. Overall, the total harvested area indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, spinach harvested area decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The spinach harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Spinach Exports

Exports from Slovenia

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of spinach decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, spinach exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Serbia (X tons) was the main destination for spinach exports from Slovenia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, spinach exports to Serbia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Moldova (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Montenegro (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Serbia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Moldova (X% per year) and Montenegro (X% per year).

In value terms, Serbia ($X) remains the key foreign market for spinach exports from Slovenia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Moldova ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Montenegro, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average spinach export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Moldova ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to North Macedonia ($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.

Spinach Imports

Imports into Slovenia

In 2022, approx. X tons of spinach were imported into Slovenia; which is down by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, spinach imports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) was the main spinach supplier to Slovenia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany (X tons), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average spinach import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform