The price per unit of chocolate sweet biscuits in Slovenia showed a mixed trend from 2011 to 2021, starting at 5.3 euros/kg and reaching 5.68 euros/kg by 2021. The period saw minor fluctuations with significant increases in certain years, notably a rise from 5.49 in 2016 to 5.63 in 2017, a decrease in 2019 to 5.35, and then an increase again by 2021. Over this ten-year period, moderate yearly increases reflect a maturing market.
For the past two years, particularly leading into 2023, the market could show a steady rise aligning with inflation and consumer preferences. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years also reveals stability in price increments. In 2023, continued price adjustments align with overall market demand and supply factors in Slovenia.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Consumer preference changes towards healthier and premium products which might push prices higher.
- The impact of raw material costs and supply chain disruptions on pricing.
- Potential shift in demand toward sustainable and ethically produced chocolate products influencing the market dynamics and pricing in Slovenia.
