Agricultural production in Slovenia
According to FAOSTAT, Slovenia produced 672,960 t of cereals, 84,488 t of vegetables, 132,460 t of fruit, 134,638 t of meat and 611,350 t of milk in 2024. Its largest crops by volume were maize (384,930 t), wheat (153,390 t) and barley (100,700 t).
- Products recorded
- 85
- World #1
- 0
- products
- World top 10
- 1
- products
- Year
- 2024
Among its twelve largest crops, the biggest ten-year change was in soybeans (+1013%), followed by apples (−49%).
Livestock numbers: 453,890 cattle, 232,350 pigs, 116,825 sheep and 25,125 goats.
Totals by group
| Group | Tonnes | World rank | Share | 10-year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All cereals | 672,960 | 115 | 0.02% | +3.0% |
| All milk | 611,350 | 85 | 0.06% | −1.2% |
| All meat | 134,638 | 118 | 0.04% | +9.7% |
| All fruit | 132,460 | 128 | 0.01% | −37% |
| All vegetables | 84,488 | 139 | 0.01% | +14% |
| All roots and tubers | 74,640 | 147 | 0.01% | −30% |
| All sugar crops | 8,940 | 120 | 0% | — |
| All tree nuts | 1,600 | 92 | 0.01% | +137% |
| All pulses | 1,070 | 157 | 0% | −30% |
All products by volume, 2024
| Product | Tonnes | World rank | Share | 10-year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cow milk | 608,940 | 81 | 0.08% | −1.2% |
| Maize | 384,930 | 83 | 0.03% | +9.8% |
| Beer | 220,000 | 73 | 0.12% | +11% |
| Wheat | 153,390 | 75 | 0.02% | −12% |
| Skim milk of cows | 110,186 | 70 | 0.08% | −39% |
| Barley | 100,700 | 60 | 0.07% | +12% |
| Potatoes | 74,640 | 110 | 0.02% | −23% |
| Chicken meat | 72,750 | 96 | 0.06% | +32% |
| Grapes | 67,920 | 55 | 0.09% | −28% |
| Apples | 50,650 | 61 | 0.05% | −49% |
| Yoghurt | 32,730 | 22 | 0.66% | +54% |
| Beef (cattle meat) | 31,940 | 109 | 0.05% | +1.2% |
| Triticale | 22,900 | 33 | 0.18% | +14% |
| Pork (pig meat) | 22,830 | 85 | 0.02% | −23% |
| Cabbages | 18,900 | 94 | 0.03% | −21% |
| Cheese from whole cow milk | 15,460 | 62 | 0.07% | −3.3% |
| Whey, condensed | 15,060 | 13 | 0.58% | — |
| Wine | 12,589 | 42 | 0.05% | −43% |
| Lettuce and chicory | 12,450 | 53 | 0.04% | −33% |
| Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. | 12,408 | 127 | 0% | — |
| Soybeans | 11,640 | 65 | 0% | +1,013% |
| Onions, dry | 10,650 | 114 | 0.01% | +41% |
| Cream, fresh | 10,160 | 37 | 0.27% | −21% |
| Tomatoes | 9,850 | 125 | 0.01% | +49% |
| Sugar beet | 8,940 | 47 | 0% | — |
| Rapeseed | 8,260 | 49 | 0.01% | −59% |
| Pig fat, rendered | 7,400 | 39 | 0.12% | +9.3% |
| Margarine and shortening | 5,500 | 70 | 0.04% | +20% |
| Turkey meat | 5,210 | 31 | 0.1% | +23% |
| Pumpkins and squash | 5,070 | 93 | 0.01% | — |
| Carrots and turnips | 5,010 | 98 | 0.01% | +42% |
| Rye | 4,420 | 43 | 0.04% | −34% |
| Cereals n.e.c. | 3,910 | 42 | 0.05% | +80% |
| Olives | 3,830 | 34 | 0.01% | +371% |
| Pears | 3,620 | 62 | 0.01% | +2.5% |
| Tallow | 3,500 | 46 | 0.04% | +12% |
| Chillies and peppers, green | 3,030 | 101 | 0.01% | −16% |
| Other oil seeds, n.e.c. | 2,680 | 44 | 0.11% | — |
| Butter of cow milk | 2,539 | 76 | 0.04% | +11% |
| Oats | 2,430 | 59 | 0.01% | −45% |
| Peaches and nectarines | 2,390 | 68 | 0.01% | −43% |
| Hop cones | 2,270 | 7 | 1.43% | 0.0% |
| Oil of maize | 2,239 | 43 | 0.07% | +1.6% |
| Skim milk and whey powder | 2,238 | 44 | 0.05% | −44% |
| Cucumbers | 1,900 | 107 | 0% | −42% |
| Other tropical fruits, n.e.c. | 1,820 | 58 | 0.01% | — |
| Goat milk | 1,700 | 98 | 0.01% | +18% |
| Strawberries | 1,680 | 67 | 0.02% | +5.2% |
| Sheep meat | 1,390 | 114 | 0.01% | +3.8% |
| Cauliflower and broccoli | 1,330 | 76 | 0% | −18% |
| Other beans, green | 1,230 | 79 | 0% | −64% |
| Sunflower seed | 1,200 | 65 | 0% | +128% |
| Honey | 1,094 | 77 | 0.06% | +132% |
| Other berries and fruits of the genus vaccinium n.e.c. | 960 | 41 | 0.09% | +229% |
| Leeks | 890 | 41 | 0.04% | +119% |
| Walnuts, in shell | 880 | 44 | 0.02% | +83% |
| Cherries | 780 | 56 | 0.03% | −85% |
| Green garlic | 780 | 87 | 0% | −15% |
| Sheep milk | 710 | 71 | 0.01% | +41% |
| Olive oil | 600 | 31 | 0.02% | +82% |
| Peas, dry | 580 | 86 | 0% | +5.8% |
| Watermelons | 580 | 114 | 0% | — |
| Plums | 530 | 76 | 0% | +41% |
| Other pulses n.e.c. | 490 | 87 | 0.01% | +130% |
| Blueberries | 400 | 27 | 0.03% | — |
| Chestnuts, in shell | 400 | 19 | 0.02% | +2,253% |
| Eggplants | 360 | 87 | 0% | — |
| Buttermilk, dry | 348 | 77 | 0.05% | — |
| Goat meat | 340 | 119 | 0% | +19% |
| Hazelnuts, in shell | 310 | 28 | 0.03% | +363% |
| Asparagus | 300 | 36 | 0% | +34% |
| Rapeseed or canola oil, crude | 300 | 58 | 0% | −84% |
| Apricots | 290 | 63 | 0.01% | −57% |
| Melons | 290 | 90 | 0% | — |
| Sorghum | 280 | 96 | 0% | — |
| Kiwi fruit | 190 | 22 | 0% | −27% |
| Peas, green | 170 | 76 | 0% | −21% |
| Spinach | 160 | 62 | 0% | −46% |
| Raspberries | 150 | 41 | 0.02% | — |
| Other pome fruits | 130 | 13 | 0.08% | — |
| Oil of sesame seed | 70 | 55 | 0.01% | +35% |
| Figs | 50 | 47 | 0% | +257% |
| Sour cherries | 20 | 38 | 0% | −69% |
| Almonds, in shell | 10 | 47 | 0% | +900% |
| Currants | 10 | 37 | 0% | +100% |
Live animals, 2024
Slovenia among the world’s producers, 2024
Share of world production by country for the largest crops of Slovenia, which is outlined on the map.
Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
Production per person, 2024
Slovenia had 2.1 million inhabitants in 2024 (FAOSTAT estimate). Production of its largest products per inhabitant, compared with the world average:
| Product | kg per person | World, kg per person | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cow milk | 287 | 97.7 | 2.9× |
| Maize | 182 | 149 | 1.2× |
| Beer | 104 | 22.7 | 4.6× |
| Wheat | 72.4 | 97.8 | 0.7× |
| Skim milk of cows | 52.0 | 17.5 | 3.0× |
| Barley | 47.5 | 17.4 | 2.7× |
| Potatoes | 35.2 | 47.8 | 0.7× |
| Chicken meat | 34.3 | 15.7 | 2.2× |
| Grapes | 32.1 | 9.30 | 3.4× |
| Apples | 23.9 | 12.0 | 2.0× |
| Yoghurt | 15.4 | 0.61 | 25.3× |
| Beef (cattle meat) | 15.1 | 8.55 | 1.8× |
Production divided by population; it is not consumption, because crops are traded and used for feed, processing and industry.
Trade in agricultural products, 2024
Slovenia reported exports of 151 and imports of 171 of the products covered here.
Largest exports by value
| Product | Tonnes | Value | USD/kg | World rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maize (corn) | 1,243,802 | USD 290 m | 0.23 | 15 of 137 |
| Raw milk of cattle | 300,120 | USD 174 m | 0.58 | 12 of 110 |
| Sunflower-seed oil, crude | 102,841 | USD 105 m | 1.02 | 19 of 113 |
| Wheat | 394,103 | USD 99.4 m | 0.25 | 32 of 102 |
| Meat of chickens, fresh or chilled | 22,640 | USD 85.8 m | 3.79 | 39 of 123 |
| Bananas | 72,871 | USD 71.0 m | 0.97 | 31 of 107 |
| Coffee, green | 14,852 | USD 69.8 m | 4.70 | 29 of 131 |
| Avocados | 12,757 | USD 57.5 m | 4.51 | 24 of 94 |
| Cheese from whole cow milk | 10,405 | USD 53.8 m | 5.17 | 39 of 123 |
| Soya beans | 99,100 | USD 51.5 m | 0.52 | 21 of 99 |
Largest imports by value
| Product | Tonnes | Value | USD/kg | World rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maize (corn) | 1,353,194 | USD 296 m | 0.22 | 34 of 190 |
| Cheese from whole cow milk | 28,503 | USD 159 m | 5.56 | 39 of 192 |
| Sunflower-seed oil, crude | 136,073 | USD 137 m | 1.00 | 22 of 186 |
| Coffee, green | 24,969 | USD 113 m | 4.52 | 42 of 177 |
| Wheat | 444,708 | USD 99.9 m | 0.22 | 68 of 176 |
| Meat of pig with the bone, fresh or chilled | 24,311 | USD 91.0 m | 3.74 | 28 of 168 |
| Bananas | 106,447 | USD 80.2 m | 0.75 | 29 of 139 |
| Avocados | 17,828 | USD 63.7 m | 3.58 | 22 of 147 |
| Meat of chickens, fresh or chilled | 20,487 | USD 60.8 m | 2.97 | 86 of 189 |
| Grapes | 23,340 | USD 60.7 m | 2.60 | 36 of 188 |
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026: quantities in tonnes and values in current US dollars as reported; exports include re-exports. Only the FAO trade items that match Husfarm production pages are included: meat covers fresh or chilled meat only (frozen meat is a separate item), and processed goods such as milled rice or flour are not listed.
Questions and answers
What are the main crops produced in Slovenia?
By volume, the largest products of Slovenia in 2024 were cow milk (608,940 t), maize (384,930 t), beer (220,000 t), according to FAOSTAT.
Is Slovenia the world’s largest producer of anything?
Not in 2024. Its highest world rank was 7th, for hop cones.
How much cow milk does Slovenia produce per person?
About 287 kg per inhabitant in 2024, compared with a world average of 97.7 kg (production divided by population, FAOSTAT).
What does Slovenia export most?
By value, its largest agricultural exports in 2024 among the products covered here were maize (corn) (USD 290 m), raw milk of cattle (USD 174 m), sunflower-seed oil, crude (USD 105 m), according to FAOSTAT.
What does Slovenia import most?
By value, its largest agricultural imports in 2024 among the products covered here were maize (corn) (USD 296 m), cheese from whole cow milk (USD 159 m), sunflower-seed oil, crude (USD 137 m).
Where does this data come from?
Production, trade and population figures are from FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Rankings, shares and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.