The Slovene fresh whole chicken market amounted to $X in 2024, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a noticeable decline. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2024, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Fresh Whole Chicken Production in Slovenia
In value terms, fresh whole chicken production totaled $X in 2024 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Fresh whole chicken production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2024, production failed to regain momentum.
Fresh Whole Chicken ExportsExports from Slovenia
In 2024, shipments abroad of fresh or chilled whole chickens decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, fresh whole chicken exports reduced to $X in 2024. In general, total exports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2023, and then reduced in the following year.
Exports by Country
Austria (X tons) was the main destination for fresh whole chicken exports from Slovenia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, fresh whole chicken exports to Austria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Croatia (X tons), fourfold. North Macedonia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.
From 2012 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Austria amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Croatia (X% per year) and North Macedonia (X% per year).
In value terms, Austria ($X) remains the key foreign market for fresh or chilled whole chickens 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 North Macedonia, with a X% share.
From 2012 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Austria was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Croatia (X% per year) and North Macedonia (X% per year).
Export Prices by Country
The average fresh whole chicken export price stood at $X per ton in 2024, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2024, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2023 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Croatia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kosovo (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Fresh Whole Chicken ImportsImports into Slovenia
After six years of growth, overseas purchases of fresh or chilled whole chickens decreased by X% to X tons in 2024. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2023, and then shrank slightly in the following year.
In value terms, fresh whole chicken imports dropped to $X in 2024. In general, imports, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2023, and then shrank in the following year.
Imports by Country
Austria (X tons), Croatia (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of fresh whole chicken imports to Slovenia, together comprising X% of total imports. Slovakia, Poland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.
From 2012 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Bosnia and Herzegovina (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Austria ($X), Croatia ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest fresh whole chicken suppliers to Slovenia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Slovakia, Poland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.
Among the main suppliers, Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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
In 2024, the average fresh whole chicken import price amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2023 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2024, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2024, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :
The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2024 were China, the United States and India, with a combined 32% share of global consumption.
The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2024 were China, the United States and India, together comprising 32% of global production.
In value terms, Austria, Croatia and Italy appeared to be the largest fresh whole chicken suppliers to Slovenia, with a combined 86% share of total imports. Slovakia, Poland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.
In value terms, Austria remains the key foreign market for fresh or chilled whole chickens exports from Slovenia, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Croatia, with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by North Macedonia, with a 7.4% share.
In 2024, the average fresh whole chicken export price amounted to $2,797 per ton, with an increase of 3.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2024, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2023 when the average export price increased by 11% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2024 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.
The average fresh whole chicken import price stood at $2,489 per ton in 2024, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2023 an increase of 12% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $3,048 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2024, import prices failed to regain momentum.