Slovenia: Barley Market 2024

Barley Market Size in Slovenia

The Slovene barley market rose sharply to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Barley Production in Slovenia

In value terms, barley production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of barley in Slovenia was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. The yield figure 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. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The barley yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The barley harvested area in Slovenia stood at X ha in 2022, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X%. The barley harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Barley Exports

Exports from Slovenia

In 2022, shipments abroad of barley increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, barley exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for barley exports from Slovenia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, barley exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (X% per year) and Croatia (X% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for barley exports from Slovenia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average barley export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a perceptible expansion 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, barley export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Croatia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 mixed trend patterns.

Barley Imports

Imports into Slovenia

In 2022, purchases abroad of barley increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, barley imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Hungary (X tons), Serbia (X tons) and Croatia (X tons) were the main suppliers of barley imports to Slovenia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Serbia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Hungary ($X), Serbia ($X) and Croatia ($X) constituted the largest barley suppliers to Slovenia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Serbia, 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

In 2022, the average barley import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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