Key Market Indicators
The sales of sweeteners in Slovenia are projected to maintain a steady level, reaching approximately 97,000 metric tons by 2028, unchanged from the same figure in 2023. This stability follows a modest annual increase of 0.6% observed since 2019. On the production front, Slovenia is expected to see a slight uptick. Sweetener production is forecasted to grow to about 15,300 metric tons by 2028, up from 15,000 metric tons in 2023, reflecting an average annual growth rate of 0.3% since 2019. In the global context, Slovenia ranked 113th in sweetener production in 2023, with Portugal slightly ahead at 15,000 metric tons. Leading the global rankings were Brazil, the United States, and Thailand, occupying the second, third, and fourth spots, respectively.
