Slovenia: Strawberry Market 2024

Strawberry Market Size in Slovenia

The Slovene strawberry market contracted markedly to $X in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Strawberry Production in Slovenia

In value terms, strawberry production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of strawberries in Slovenia shrank modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by X% against 2021. Overall, the yield saw a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The strawberry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. 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 strawberries production in Slovenia reached X ha, with an increase of X% against 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The strawberry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Strawberry Exports

Exports from Slovenia

In 2022, exports of strawberries from Slovenia surged to X tons, with an increase of X% compared with the year before. Overall, exports enjoyed significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, strawberry exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for strawberry exports from Slovenia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, strawberry exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Croatia (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Czech Republic (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume 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 the Czech Republic (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Croatia (X% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average strawberry export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, strawberry export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina ($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 Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Strawberry Imports

Imports into Slovenia

Strawberry imports into Slovenia rose markedly to X tons in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, strawberry imports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a measured increase 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Imports by Country

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

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

In value terms, the largest strawberry suppliers to Slovenia were Italy ($X), Austria ($X) and Croatia ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Germany, Egypt, Spain and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Germany, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

In 2022, the average strawberry import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Croatia ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton) were 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.

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