In November 2013 the value of purchased agricultural products was more than 15% lower than a month before and 2% higher than in November 2012. The value was lower in all groups, mostly in the group arable farming.

The value of purchase in the group arable farming much lower than in October 2013

In November 2013 the value of purchase in the group arable farming was much lower than a month before; much lower was the purchase of cereals and fodder plants. The value of purchased industrial plants was more than 29% lower and of vegetables almost 33% lower than in the previous month.

The value of purchase in the group livestock breeding lower than in October 2013

In November 2013 the value of purchase in the group livestock breeding amounted to EUR 32.8 million. In comparison with the previous month the value decreased by more than 5% while in comparison with November 2012 it increased by almost 4%. The value of purchased milk was 3% lower and of purchased livestock and poultry 8% lower than a month before.

The value of purchased fruit and grape for industry much lower than in the previous month

In November 2013 in the group fruit and wine growing the value of purchase was 18% lower than in October 2013. The value of purchased fruit and grape for industry was lower by almost a half. In November 2013 the value of purchased alcoholic drinks amounted to EUR 3.5 million, which is 33% more than a month before. In comparison with November 2012 the value was 8% higher.

Table 1: Purchase of agricultural products, Slovenia, November 2013

XI 2013 XI 2013
X 2013 
XI 2013
XI 2012
EUR index
Total 41,747,353 84.6 101.8
Arable farming 1,918,727 31.7 79.9
Fruit and wine growing 6,733,669 81.9 100.8
Livestock breeding 32,838,835 94.7 103.6
Other products 256,122 68.3 107.6

Chart 1: Value of purchased agricultural products, Slovenia, November 2011-November 2013

Chart 2: Total value of purchased agricultural products, Slovenia, January 2011-November 2013

Methodological note

Monthly data for the final year are provisional. Data can be corrected and completed with each monthly First release. Monthly data are final with publication of annual data (expected at February 25th 2014).

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