Slovenia: Canned Vegetable Market 2024

Canned Vegetable Market Size in Slovenia

In 2022, the Slovene canned vegetable market increased by 13% to $X, rising for the sixth year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Canned Vegetable Exports

Exports from Slovenia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of canned vegetables, when their volume decreased by -47% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 104% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, canned vegetable exports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a modest expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 52%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Croatia (X tons) was the main destination for canned vegetable exports from Slovenia, with a 43% share of total exports. Moreover, canned vegetable exports to Croatia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Czech Republic (X tons), with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Croatia stood at +16.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+1.6% per year) and the Czech Republic (+30.4% per year).

In value terms, Croatia ($X) remains the key foreign market for canned vegetables exports from Slovenia, comprising 44% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Croatia totaled +21.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+22.8% per year) and Italy (+1.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average canned vegetable export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 52% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($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 (+12.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Canned Vegetable Imports

Imports into Slovenia

In 2022, approx. X tons of canned vegetables were imported into Slovenia; with an increase of 9.7% compared with the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, canned vegetable imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% 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 +64.0% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of canned vegetable to Slovenia, accounting for a 42% share of total imports. Moreover, canned vegetable imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Croatia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Croatia (+23.2% per year) and Germany (+5.4% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of canned vegetables to Slovenia, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Croatia ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy stood at +3.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Croatia (+21.7% per year) and Germany (-0.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average canned vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -3.8% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 11% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined slightly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Serbia (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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