Overview
Slovenia’s chemical sector is among the country’s most successful, thanks to the industry’s long tradition in this part of Europe. Slovenia has substantial local production and demand for consistent supplies of raw materials is high. More than 900 companies are active in Slovenia’s chemical industry, with more than 33,00 employees, while 26 companies manufacture pharmaceutical products. Exports account for more than 74 percent of the sector’s revenues. Pharmaceuticals account for most of the sector’s exports, followed by vehicle tires, inner tubes, and plastics.
| Unit: USD millions | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
| Total Market Size | 6,070 | 6,120 | 6,178 | 7,506 |
| Exchange Rates | 1.08 | 1.08 | 1.08 | 1.08 |
(Source: Statistical Office of Slovenia)
Leading Sub-Sectors
- Base chemicals
- Pesticides and agrochemicals
- Paints, lacquers, and glazes
- Pharmaceuticals and soaps
- Products for cleaning and scents
- Other chemical products
- Artificial fibers
- Rubber and plastics
Opportunities
The chemical and pharmaceutical sectors offer significant opportunities to U.S. suppliers of raw materials. Leading companies in the sector include:
o Belinka
o Atotech
o Sava
Resources
Ministry of the Economy, Tourism, and Sport, Kotnikova 5, SI- 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
E-mail: gp.mg@gov.si
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia, Dimiceva 13, 1504 Ljubljana, Slovenia
E-mail: info@gzs.si
U.S. Commercial Service
Mirjana Rabič, Economic Commercial Specialist
Phone: +386 1 200 5500
Fax: +386 1 200 5555