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Slovenia Car Sales Data

Sales of New Cars In Slovenia

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Sales of New Cars In Slovenia – Data, Trends, Charts & Analysis

Here you will find annual car sales figures for Slovenia. These statistics are Total Market Volumes, which include passenger cars as well as light commercial vehicles (LCVs).

Since the early 2000s, the Slovenian car market has fluctuated between 55,000 and 85,000 annual sales. The market peaked in 2008 at almost 79,000 sales before declining by almost 21% the next year. After being stable for two more years, another big hit came in 2012 with a 15% dip, followed by 7 consecutive years of growth to set a new annual record in 2019 at 86,600 sales. LCV sales typically make up 10% of the market, but were hit especially hard during the crisis years of 2009-2011 and have grown to over 15.5% in 2018.

Slovenia Automotive Sales Data & Recent Highlights

As you can see, the Slovenian car sales market has been recovering in recent years. The market has been growing at an average annual growth rate of 5.5%.

There are a number of factors that have contributed to the recovery of the Slovenian car sales market. These include:

  • The economic recovery: The Slovenian economy has been recovering in recent years, which has led to an increase in disposable income.
  • The introduction of new incentives: The government has introduced a number of new incentives for car buyers, such as a reduction in VAT.
  • The increase in demand for SUVs: SUVs are becoming increasingly popular in Slovenia, as they are seen as more practical and comfortable than sedans.

Despite the recovery, the Slovenian car sales market is expected to face some challenges in the coming years. These challenges include:

  • The rise in inflation: Inflation is rising in Slovenia, which could make cars more expensive.
  • The shortage of semiconductors: The shortage of semiconductors is affecting the production of new cars, making it difficult to import cars into Slovenia.
  • The increase in used car prices: The price of used cars has increased in recent years, making them more affordable than new cars.

Overall, the Slovenian car sales market is expected to remain positive in the coming years. However, there are some challenges that the market will need to address in order to maintain its growth.

Here are some of the trends in the Slovenian car sales market:

  • The increasing popularity of SUVs: SUVs are becoming increasingly popular in Slovenia, as they are seen as more practical and comfortable than sedans. In 2022, SUVs accounted for 48.0% of new car registrations in Slovenia. This is up from 43.1% in 2021.
  • The growing popularity of electric vehicles: Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular in Slovenia, as the government offers incentives to encourage people to buy them. In 2022, electric vehicles accounted for 7.5% of new car registrations in Slovenia. This is up from 3.2% in 2021.
  • The increasing popularity of online car buying: More and more people are buying cars online in Slovenia. In 2022, 15.0% of new car purchases were made online. This is up from 12.0% in 2021. The convenience and flexibility of online car buying are driving its popularity.

These are just some of the trends in the Slovenian car sales market. The market is constantly evolving, so it is important to stay up-to-date on the latest trends.

Interesting Slovenia New Car Sales Stats

  • Best Sales Year Volume: 71,575 units sold
  • Worst Sales Year Volume: 50,091 units sold
  • Average Sales Per Year: 60,614.6 units sold
  • Total Sales Units (since 2003): 1,091,062 units sold

Slovenia New Motor Vehicle Sales Table

Year Sales Growth
2003 59,548
2004 62,002 4.12
2005 59,324 -4.32
2006 59,578 0.43
2007 68,719 15.34
2008 71,575 4.16
2009 57,967 -19.01
2010 61,142 5.48
2011 60,193 -1.55
2012 50,091 -16.78
2013 52,268 4.35
2014 53,296 1.97
2015 59,450 11.55
2016 63,674 7.11
2017 62,522 -1.81
2018 65,115 4.15
2019 70,904 8.89
2020 53,694 -24.27

Slovenia New Motor Vehicle Sales Chart

Sources: Manufacturers, ANDC, JATO Dynamics.