Slovenia - Chemical SectorSlovenia - Chemical Sector
Overview
Slovenia’s chemical and pharmaceutical sectors are among the country’s most successful enterprises, thanks to the industry’s long tradition in this part of Europe. Production is substantial and requires consistent supplies of raw materials. Approximately 546 companies are active in the pharmaceutical sector, although only 33 actually manufacture pharmaceutical products. Pharmaceuticals account for most of the sector’s exports, followed by vehicle tires, inner tubes, and plastics. The most important pharmaceutical companies are Lek and Krka, both of which manufacture generic pharmaceutical products.
(Note: the above statistics are unofficial industry experts’ estimates)
Leading Sub-Sectors
The chemical and pharmaceutical sectors offer significant opportunities to U.S. suppliers of raw materials. Leading companies in the sector include: https://www.atotech.com/slovenija/ Web Resources
Ministry of Economic Development and Technology, 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
E-mail: DoingBusinessinSlovenia@state.gov
Slovenia’s chemical and pharmaceutical sectors are among the country’s most successful enterprises, thanks to the industry’s long tradition in this part of Europe. Production is substantial and requires consistent supplies of raw materials. Approximately 546 companies are active in the pharmaceutical sector, although only 33 actually manufacture pharmaceutical products. Pharmaceuticals account for most of the sector’s exports, followed by vehicle tires, inner tubes, and plastics. The most important pharmaceutical companies are Lek and Krka, both of which manufacture generic pharmaceutical products.
| USD thousands | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 (Estimated) |
| Total Market Size | 4,200,000 | 4,000,000 | 4,100,000 | 4,300,000 |
| Exchange Rates | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 |
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
The chemical and pharmaceutical sectors offer significant opportunities to U.S. suppliers of raw materials. Leading companies in the sector include: https://www.atotech.com/slovenija/ Web Resources
Ministry of Economic Development and Technology, 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
E-mail: DoingBusinessinSlovenia@state.gov