Slovenia: Citrus Fruit Market 2024

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Slovenia

The Slovene citrus fruit market reduced modestly to $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a perceptible decline. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Citrus Fruit Production in Slovenia

In value terms, citrus fruit production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Citrus fruit production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of citrus fruits in Slovenia amounted to less than X kg per ha, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The citrus fruit harvested area in Slovenia amounted to less than X ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from Slovenia

In 2022, overseas shipments of citrus fruits decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of citrus fruit exports from Slovenia, together accounting for X% of total exports. The Czech Republic, Serbia, Croatia, Italy and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for citrus fruit exported from Slovenia worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. The Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Serbia, Italy and Croatia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 more modest paces of growth.

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into Slovenia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of citrus fruits decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, total imports indicated a noticeable expansion 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 decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant 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 decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), Croatia (X tons) and Israel (X tons) were the main suppliers of citrus fruit imports to Slovenia, together comprising X% of total imports. Italy, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, Austria, Turkey, Greece and Argentina lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Israel ($X), Egypt ($X) and Croatia ($X) constituted the largest citrus fruit suppliers to Slovenia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Italy, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, Austria, Greece, Turkey and Argentina lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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