Slovenia: Market for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries 2024

Market Size for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in Slovenia

After two years of growth, the Slovene market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries decreased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption recorded a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Production of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in Slovenia

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries in Slovenia rose notably to X tons per ha, surging by X% against 2021 figures. In general, the yield, however, saw a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the average raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry harvested area in Slovenia reduced slightly to X ha in 2022, waning by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Exports from Slovenia

In 2022, shipments abroad of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries 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 significant 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 hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports from Slovenia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Croatia (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Serbia (X tons), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, Croatia ($X), Italy ($X) and Serbia ($X) constituted the largest markets for raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exported from Slovenia worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. Montenegro, Spain, Austria, Germany and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Montenegro, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 export price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

Imports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Imports into Slovenia

In 2022, after six years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports to Slovenia, together comprising X% of total imports. Croatia, Spain, Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X), Austria ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry suppliers to Slovenia, together accounting for X% of total imports. Croatia, Spain, Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Croatia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average import price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Serbia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bosnia and Herzegovina (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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