Statistical Office of Republic of Slovenia : The value of agricultural products purchased in November 2017 almost 13% higher than in November 2016

The value of purchased industrial plants much higher than in November 2016

In November 2017 the value of purchased products in the group arable farming was more than 35% higher than in November 2016; it amounted to EUR 5.2 million. The value of purchased industrial plants was much higher than a year before. More soya and hops were purchased and after ten years sugar beet was purchased again. The value of purchased cereals was almost 3% higher. Higher was the quantity of purchased wheat, and on average higher were also the prices of purchased cereals.

The value of purchase in the group fruit and wine growing higher than a year before

In November 2017 the value of purchased products in the group fruit and wine growing was almost 7% higher than in November 2016; it amounted to EUR 7.8 million. The value of purchase was higher due to higher value of purchased grape for industry. The values of purchased alcoholic drinks, fruits and plants were lower than a year before.

The value of purchased milk higher than in November 2016

In November 2017 the value of purchased products in the group livestock breeding was almost 12% higher than in November 2016 (it amounted to EUR 35.1 million). The value of purchased milk was higher by almost 25%; higher were also the values of purchased livestock (by almost 11%) and eggs (by almost 8%). The value of purchased poultry was 8% lower than a year before; lower was the quantity as well as the average prices of purchased poultry.