Slovenian Economic Mirror

Economic developments in Slovenia remained relatively favourable in April and May despite continued uncertainty. Real goods exports and imports, which have been affected in recent months by fluctuations in trade in petroleum products, were higher in the first five months than in the same period last year. Manufacturing output and construction activity were also higher year-on-year during this…

Economic developments remained relatively favourable at the beginning of the second quarter amid heightened uncertainty. Following stronger growth since the beginning of the year, exports remained broadly unchanged in April and were higher in real terms year-on-year in the first four months of 2026. This growth was driven primarily by exports of pharmaceutical products, vehicles, and electrical…

In Slovenia, the war in the Middle East had not yet had a more visible impact on economic activity in the first quarter of this year, and economic growth strengthened (by 0.7% quarter-on-quarter and 3.0% year-on-year). Growth exceeded expectations, driven primarily by stronger export activity. Private consumption growth remained moderate, with households increasing purchases mainly of cars,…

Indicators of economic developments in the first months of the year pointed to an improvement in the export-oriented segment of the economy and in construction, while household consumption growth moderated. Exports of goods increased month-on-month in February for the second consecutive month, driven primarily by higher exports to non-EU countries, while in the first two months they were lower…

Manufacturing output and exports, which recorded a slight month-on-month increase in November, were lower year-on-year over the first eleven months of the year. The largest declines were recorded in the manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers, semi-trailers and other transport equipment and in the metal industry, which also saw a decline in exports; exports of other machinery and equipment and of…

In October, goods exports declined further and remain lower year-on-year. In manufacturing, output in high- and medium-low-technology industries has increased in recent months; however, total output remains lower year-on-year. Expectations regarding future production in manufacturing improved further in October but order books continued to be at a low level. Since the second quarter, growth in…

Activity in most sectors in Slovenia has strengthened on a month-on-month basis since mid-year. The strongest increase was recorded in construction activity, particularly construction investment in infrastructure and non-residential buildings. After contracting in the first half of the year, real goods exports and manufacturing output also rose in the third quarter, while turnover in market…

The available economic indicators for Slovenia in recent months point to several positive developments in the export sector. Manufacturing output has been strengthening across all groups of industries by technological intensity since mid-year. Nevertheless, after the first eight months, it remained slightly below the level recorded in the same period last year. Total orders in manufacturing also…

In Slovenia, the values of short-term indicators for April and May point to weak growth in trade sectors, construction and manufacturing. Household consumption strengthened, while exports and imports continued to decline. In the first four months of the year, economic activity was higher year-on-year only in trade, transport and storage, and certain high-technology manufacturing sectors. After an…

Available economic indicators for Slovenia at the beginning of the second quarter point to reduced activity in the export sector and stronger household consumption. Goods exports and imports declined both month-on-month and year-on-year in April; however, on average over the first four months of the year, both remained higher year-on-year. Manufacturing output continued to contract, and in the…