Slovenia Partner

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Slovenia Partner

Slovenia
Your
Business
Partner
2003-2004
Ljubljana, 2003
SLOVENIA
• Independent state since 1991
• Area: 20,256 km2
• Population: 1, 946,000
(2002; 83% ethnic Slovene)
• Capital: Ljubljana (266,000 inhabitants)
• Major towns: Maribor (111,000), Kranj (51,000),
Celje (48,000), Koper (48,000), Novo Mesto (41,000)
and Nova Gorica (36,000)
The country is divided into 12 statistical regions.
• GDP growth in 2002: 2.9%
• Average rate of GDP growth 1995-2002: 4.0%
• GDP per capita in purchasing power standards
(PPS) in 2002: 17,700 euros
2001
2002
Annual industrial growth
2.9%
2.4%
Unemployment rate by ILO definition
6.4%
6.4%
Average rate of inflation
8.4%
7.5%
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General Information
• Local time: Central European Time (CET)
• International dialling code for Slovenia: +386
• International calls from Slovenia:
"00" prefix — followed by the country code
• International symbols for Slovenia: SI, SVN and SLO
• National web domain: .si
• Access: No visa requirements for citizens of EU-25
member states, the USA, Canada, Australia etc.
• Useful Information Regarding Costs
(in euro, as of June 2003):
- Motorway tolls for passenger vehicles: 4.6 cents per
kilometre
- Domestic postal rate for a standard letter: 16 cents
- Average cost of a minute-long phone call within
Slovenia: 2.6 cents
- Average cost of 20 hours of on-line Internet access
using dial-up connection: higher tariff: 30 euros;
lower tariff (7 p.m. to 7 a.m. as well as Sundays and
Bank Holidays): 23 euros
- Cost of broadband Internet access (permanent online connection): approx. 40 euros per month
• National Holidays
January 1 & 2, February 8, Easter Sunday & Easter
Monday, April 27, May 1 & 2, June 25, August 15,
October 31, November 1, December 25, December 26
• Opening Hours
- Banks: generally, Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to
5 p.m. (some banks also open Saturday mornings)
- Local government and public sector institutions —
office hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, from 8 a.m.
to 3 p.m. (Wednesdays until 5 p.m.)
- Post offices: generally, Monday to Friday from 7 a.m.
to 7 p.m., Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 12 midday
- Department stores: generally, Monday to Saturday
from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Currency
Slovenian tolar (SIT), convertible since 1995
Currency exchange rate (Bank of Slovenia mid-rate,
as of 1st October 2003):
- 1 Euro = 235.23 Slovenian tolars
- 1 US dollar = 201.28 Slovenian tolars
CONTENTS
Contents
1. SLOVENIAN BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
2. INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC RELATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
3. SLOVENIA'S ECONOMY UNDER THE MICROSCOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Metal Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals and Rubber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Electronics and Electrical Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Agri-food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Wood Processing and Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Textiles, Clothing and Leather Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Construction and Building Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Retail and Wholesale Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Financial Services, Banking and Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Transport and Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
4. TOURISM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
5. EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
USEFUL CONTACTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
SLOVENIAN BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
As of 1st May 2004 Slovenia is a fully-fledged member of the EU, enjoying every advantage of the internal market.
Slovenia offers:
• Direct relations and close associations with the markets of Southeastern
Europe
• Stable economic growth
• Good infrastructure as well as a vital and robust commercial environment
• A business mentality and work ethic akin to Western European countries
• A highly qualified and motivated labour force with an excellent knowledge of foreign languages
• The Adriatic port of Koper — entrepot on the shortest and most expedient route from the Far East to the landlocked nations of Central Europe
• A whole lot more…
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1. SLOVENIAN BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
S
lovenia has a great many appealing characteristics, and offers a wide variety of opportunities, for which reason an ever-growing
number of foreign partners are doing business with Slovenian enterprises. Located in
the very heart of the continent and representing a
strong bond linking east and west, the country
enjoys an extremely favourable geostrategic position, in addition to which it has benefited from
many years of experience in the markets of former
Yugoslavia and beyond.
Over recent years, Slovenia has profited from
steady and sustained economic development, and
Percentage growth in GDP
- Comparison of some EU-25 member states 2001-2003
Slovenia
EU-15 average
Portugal
Spain
Czech Republic
Hungary
Source: Eurostat, 2003
* estimate
2001
2002
2003*
2.9
1.6
1.6
2.7
3.1
3.8
2.9
1.0
0.4
2.0
2.0
3.3
3.4
1.2
0.5
2.0
2.8
3.7
between 1995 and 2002 actual growth in GDP
stood at an average of 4% per annum. Said growth
is mostly stimulated by foreign demand, but at the
same time its stability is also due to the existing
economic structure. Although almost 60% of
Slovenia’s GDP was generated by the service sectors in 2002, manufacturing — which has a long
tradition in Slovenia — is still of major importance.
GDP Per Capita in Purchasing Power Standards (PPS)
- Comparison of some EU-25 member states
in 2001 and 2002
2001
(in euro)
% of
EU-15 average
2002
(in euro)
% of
EU-15 average
Slovenia
16,210
70
17,700
74
EU-15 average
23,210
100
23,920
100
Portugal
17,110
74
16,500
69
Spain
19,320
83
20,100
84
Czech Republic 13,810
59
14,350
60
Hungary
12,250
53
13,630
57
Poland
9,410
40
9,330
39
Source: Eurostat, 2003
* estimate
SLOVENIAN BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
Structure of GDP in 2002 — Main Sectors
Structure of GDP in 2002 — By Activity*
Source: Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia, 2003
* Structure of value added by SCA activities
CCI Slovenia & TIPO www.sloveniapartner.com
Institute of Macroeconomic Analysis
and Development www.gov.si/zmar/imad.html
Statistical Office www.stat.si
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The efficiency of Slovenia’s economy, as well as the
high quality of life enjoyed by its citizens, is perhaps
best validated by the constant growth in per-capita
GDP. By achieving 74% of the EU average GDP per
capita in 2002, Slovenia has caught up with some
EU member states, in addition to which it has substantially surpassed the levels attained by other
countries in transition. And the trend continues…
One of the many competitive advantages is the 25%
rate of corporation tax, and considering the possibilities for various tax reliefs, the effective tax rate is
in actual fact considerably lower than this. Value
added tax (DDV) is levied at the general rate of 20%
and a reduced rate of 8.5%.
The government stimulates growth through promoting investment. Incentives are also available
for environment-friendly projects, for entrepreneurial activities, as well as the employment of
those who have difficulties in finding a job.
According to the findings of a number of European
research institutes, Slovenia enjoys a reputation as
the most commercially competitive of all the transitional economies of Central and Eastern Europe.
Euromoney data from September 2003 positioned
Slovenia 28th among 185 states worldwide, evaluated
as regards their country risk. According to a 2003
report on the global competitive position of countries, elaborated by the Lausanne-based IMD
Institute, Slovenia improved its year-on aggregate
competitive position index by 34%. One of the factors supporting such growth is mastery and full
implementation of the TQM system by this nation’s
most competitive enterprises.
INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC RELATIONS
Structure of Slovenia's International Trade (excluding service sectors) in 2002
Exports
(million euro)
%
Imports
(million euro)
%
TOTAL
10,962
100.0
11,571
100.0
EU-15
6,509
59.4
7,869
68.0
Germany
2,714
24.8
2,216
19.2
Italy
1,323
12.1
2,069
17.9
955
8.7
419
3.6
Croatia
Austria
774
7.1
956
8.3
France
734
6.7
1,189
10.3
Bosnia & Herzegovina
492
4.5
69
0.6
Serbia & Montenegro
347
3.2
61
0.5
Russia
320
2.9
264
2.3
Poland
305
2.8
168
1.4
USA
297
2.7
333
2.9
UK
268
2.4
278
2.4
Czech Republic
201
1.8
288
2.5
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2.
O
ne of Slovenia’s strategic objectives over the
Trading partners within EU-15 markets purchase
last two decades has been to become a fully-
very nearly two-thirds of Slovenia’s exports; like-
fledged member of the European Union. As
wise is the case with this nation’s imports, with
1st
of
entirety.
May 2004 this goal is achieved in its
over two-thirds emanating from the Union. And
when considering the enlarged Union — EU-25 —
existing trade substantially exceeds two thirds of
In 2002, exports of goods and services totalled
total.
13.5 billion euros, and imports amounted to 13.2
billion euros. Such exports already account for
The country’s main trading partner remains
almost 60% of GDP, by way of which Slovenia has
Germany; its market absorbs almost a quarter of
earned a reputation as a state with an open, com-
all Slovenian exports and accounts for a fifth of
petitive economy.
total imports.
As an export-oriented country, increasing its
In 2002, Slovenia’s current account recorded a
international trade — both in terms of quantity
surplus of 392.5 million euros. This is the result of
and value — year by year, Slovenia’s exports in
an increase in the trade surplus with the countries
2002 were up by over 6% in real terms, while
of former Yugoslavia, as well as a lower deficit
imports were almost 5% higher. Furthermore,
with EU-15 member states.
these favourable growth rates continue to persist.
Main Product Groups Exported in 2002
Product Group
Main Product Groups Imported in 2002
Export Value
(in million euro)
%
of total
Motor cars
905.4
8.3
Pharmaceuticals
591.9
Chairs and seats
Steel and steel products*
Import Value
(in million euro)
%
of total
Steel and steel products*
558.0
4.8
5.4
Petroleum oils
540.3
4.7
500.6
4.6
Motor cars
518.1
4.5
320.9
2.9
Motor vehicle parts and accessories 440.8
3.8
Motor vehicle parts and accessories 268.3
2.4
Pharmaceuticals
236.6
2.0
Other furniture and accessories
241.9
2.2
191.4
1.7
Refrigerators and freezers
219.6
2.0
Automatic data processing
machines
Electric water heaters
207.6
1.9
Spark-ignition internal
combustion engines
168.8
1.5
New pneumatic tyres
207.3
1.9
Petroleum gases
154.4
1.3
Paper and cardboard
177.0
1.6
Freight vehicles
153.5
1.3
Unwrought aluminium
135.4
1.2
*CN Code No. 2 (72 and partly 73)
Source: Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia — Economic
Outlook and Policy Services, based on Statistical Office of the
Republic of Slovenia data, 2003
Product Group
* CN Code No. 2 (72 and partly 73)
Source: Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia — Economic
Outlook and Policy Services, based on Statistical Office of the
Republic of Slovenia data, 2003
Public Relations and Media Office
www.gov.si/uvi/eng
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Legislation Pertinent to Companies Engaged in
Foreign Trade in Slovenia
• Foreign Trade Act
(Official Gazette of RS, No. 13,66/93, 7/94,
58/95 - only Articles No. 1, 6, 8-11, 16/1-5, 16.a,
17/1,3, 18-20, 25, 31, 32, 42-45 are still in force,
as well as pertaining secondary legislation
issued on the basis of same).
• Customs Act
(Official Gazette of RS, No. 1,28/95, 32,40/99,
59/02)
• Customs Tariffs Act
(Official Gazette of RS, No. 66/00)
• Economic Zones Act
(Official Gazette of RS, No. 45/98, 97/01)
• Act on Import Levies
• Act on Value-added Tax
(Official Gazette of RS, No. 89/98, 30/01, 67/02)
• Excise Duties Act
(Official Gazette of RS, No. 84/98, 57/99,
33,99/01)
• Foreign Exchange Act
(Official Gazette of RS, No. 23/99, 76/03)
• Act on the Employment and Work of Aliens
For further information see the publication entitled ABC
of International Business Operations in Slovenia
(Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia; order
information: [email protected]).
Main Investing Countries
- FDI stock by investment origin as of year-end 2002:
over 3.8 billion euro
Austria
32%
Switzerland
11%
Germany
11%
France
10%
Italy
7%
Belgium
5%
Netherlands
4%
Czech Republic
3%
Ireland
3%
Luxembourg
3%
Other
11%
Source: Bank of Slovenia, 2003
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Foreign Direct Investment
Inward and Outward Foreign Direct Investment
2000-2002 (in millions of euro)
2000
2001
2002
3,110
3,020
3,854
149
562
1,950
Total (as of 31st Dec.)
825
1,139
1,417
Annual outflow
-72
-161
-99
Inward FDI
F
oreign investors choose to put their money
into Slovenia for a great variety of reasons.
The most important are high business ethics
and commitment to quality work, good ties
with markets in Western and Southeastern
Europe, a favourable geographic position and
first-rate infrastructure; and, last but not least,
quality of life. Legislation in line with EU standards, deregulation as regards the establishment
of enterprises, low taxes, the unrestricted transfer of profit and capital repatriation, the
Government’s pro-investment stance etc., have
all contributed to the creation of a most
favourable investment climate.
It is therefore hardly surprising that there are
ever-increasing numbers of foreign entrepreneurs
who are eager to invest in Slovenia or expand
their operations here.
Inward foreign direct investment (FDI) rose constantly during the last decade. In 2002 Slovenia
reported a record FDI inflow of almost 2 billion
euro, a great deal of which was accounted for by
the takeover of Lek, a blue-chip pharmaceuticals
enterprise, as well as a reduction in the state’s
Total (as of 31st Dec.)
Annual inflow
Outward FDI
interest in Nova Ljubljanska Banka, the country’s
largest bank. In addition to this, there is also a
government programme designed to promote
and facilitate FDI, and thus a further increase in
investments is anticipated following EU accession
in May 2004.
The total value of company stock in foreign ownership has increased from the equivalent of 9.4%
of GDP at the end of 1995 to 21% of GDP at the
end of 2002. Companies in foreign ownership
tend to be highly profitable, and exhibit aboveaverage business indicators.
Main Sectors
- FDI stock by sector distribution as of year-end 2002:
over 3.8 billion euro
TIPO — Slovenian Trade and Investment
Promotion Agency
www.investslovenia.org
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According to the 2000 data supplied by the
Institute of Macroeconomic Analysis and
Development, 4.3% of all companies in Slovenia
were in foreign ownership. These enterprises
hold 13% of all assets, employ 10% of the working
population, generate 20% of aggregate operating
profit and account for 29.7% of Slovenia’s
exports.
involvement of Slovenian enterprises in ventures
abroad is for the most part related to business
activities in the countries of former Yugoslavia
as well as other states in transition.
Outward foreign investment is also important to
the nation’s economy. The gradual increase in the
Largest Foreign Investors in Slovenia's Manufacturing Sectors
Company
Website
Products
Danfoss Compressors
www.danfoss-cmpr.si
Compressors
Henkel Slovenija
www.henkel.si
Cosmetics and toiletries
Iskratel
www. iskratel.si
Telecommunications
Julon
www.aquafil.com/html/
aziende/jubcf/az_jubcf.html
Synthetic fibres and polymers
Lek
www.lek.si
Pharmaceuticals
Papirnica Vevèe
www.brigl-bergmeister.com/
brigl_index_e.html
Paper and paperboard
Pivovarna Union
www.randburg.com/
si/unionbr.html
Beer
Revoz
www.renault.si
Motor vehicles
Sava Tires
www.sava-tires.som
Rubber tyres
Tobaèna Ljubljana
www.tobacna.si
Tobacco products
Vipap
www.vipap.si
Pulp and paper
Source: TIPO — Slovenian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency, 2003
Investor
Danfoss, Denmark
Henkel, Germany
Siemens, Germany
Gruppo Bonazzi, Italy
Novartis, Switzerland
Birgl & Bergmeister, Austria
Interbrew, Belgium
Renault, France
Goodyear, USA
Imperial Tobacco, UK
Èeskoslovenska Obhodni Banka,
Czech Republic
SLOVENIA'S ECONOMY UNDER THE MICROSCOPE
I
ndustry enjoys several centuries of tradition in
Labour Force as per Activity
Slovenia, and the decades prior to indepen-
- As of 31st December 2002
dence were marked by rapid industrial development. The metal and timber processing sectors
became particularly strong, as did the paper, textiles and footwear industries. Independence, and
with that the loss of the Yugoslav markets, precipitated a change in the economy. The early
1990s witnessed growth in less labour intensive
branches of the manufacturing sector, while the
need for manual labour was being superseded by
a demand for technology and know-how. This
change has given way to a rise in fortunes of new
branches of the economy, including electronics,
chemicals and pharmaceuticals, as well as information-based technologies. These sectors,
together with vehicle component manufacture
and assembly, are gradually taking the leading
role both in industrial output and exports.
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3. SLOVENIA'S ECONOMY UNDER THE MICROSCOPE
Processing industries represent over one-quarter
The revival in industrial production over recent
of GDP, account for 80% of all exports, and
years has precipitated growth in the economy as
employ about one-third of the active labour force.
a whole. The high degree of adaptability of
The various manufacturing and processing indus-
Slovenia’s economy is largely influenced by its
tries were responsible for very nearly one-third of
structure. Almost 90% of all enterprises are small
total value added in GDP in 2002; the service sec-
and dynamic, and their relative importance
tors contributed 60%, while construction
increases year by year.
accounted for 6%, and agriculture a mere 3% of
total.
Structure of Corporate Sector in 2002
Size of
enterprise
No. of
enterprises
%
structure
Total No.
employed
%
structure
Turnover
(million euro)
%
structure
Large
821
2.1
237,657
50.6
26,801
58.8
Medium
975
2.6
83,432
17.8
7,348
16.1
Small
36,225
95.3
148,077
31.6
11,427
25.1
Total
38,051
100.0
469,166
100.0
45,575
100.0
Source: Agency for Payments, 2003; Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia, 2003
Facts and figures in 2002:
Percentage Breakdown of Total Revenue
• Revenue (in euro): 3.98 billion
• Share of total industrial revenue: 22.4%
• Share of GDP: 6.5%
• Number of employees: 46,536
• Share of total employment in industry: 21.4%
• Exports (in euro): 2.47 billion
• Share of total industrial exports: 25.7%
• Main export markets: Germany, Austria, Italy,
France
as per Sub-sector
Source: Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia, 2003
Key products:
• Vehicles
• Metal fittings and components
• Cast and fabricated metal elements
• Water turbines and pumps
• Various metal products
Source: Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia — Metal
Processing Association, 2003
Further information:
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia —
Metal Processing Association
Dimièeva Ulica 13, SI-1504 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Tel.: + 386 1 589 83 09
Fax: + 386 1 589 82 00
www.gzs.si/eng
www.sloveniapartner.com
Metal Processing
S
lovenia’s metal processing industry can be
subdivided into three main fields of activities: metalworking, machine building and
vehicle component manufacture and assembly. Despite the recession in its most important foreign markets, the majority of the 1,720
companies engaged in this sector have been successful over recent years. The increase in sales
and exports was felt most keenly in manufactured
metal products, with companies such as Trimo
Trebnje (www.trimo.si) and Kovinoplastika Lož
keeping right up to date with the rapid pace of
change on foreign markets. These enterprises
have been successful in placing themselves on
the markets of Western Europe as well as those of
Southeastern Europe.
In 2002 exports exceeded 60% of total production. The aforementioned markets should also
facilitate the continuous growth of companies in
this sector as they become increasingly involved
in the renovation and development of infrastructure in Central and Southeastern Europe. Foreign
and strategic investments, in conjunction with
accumulated indigenous know-how, have acted
as a positive pertinent factor influencing growth.
The largest such foreign investment has been by
the French carmaker Renault at its Revoz assembly plant in Novo Mesto; incidentally, this company is also Slovenia’s largest exporter. In addition
to becoming a leading force in the Slovenian
automotive components industry the Koperbased Cimos International is expanding rapidly
and has achieved a record level of growth over
recent years.
Besides Revoz, the largest enterprises in complete or partial foreign ownership are TPV
Johnson Controls (www.tpv.si), GKN Atras and
Styria Vzmeti.
Major Exporters in 2002
Company
Website
Key export products
Revoz
www.renault.si
Cars
Adria Mobil
www.adria-mobil.si
Caravans, motorhomes
Cimos
www.cimos.si
Parts for automotive industry
Unior Zreče
www.unior.si
Manual tools, forged components
Kovinoplastika Lož
www.kovinoplastika.si Metal fittings and component
elements
Source: CCI Slovenia — Metal Processing Association, 2003
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Key products:
• Main export markets: Germany, Croatia,
Russia, Poland, Italy, Austria, Bosnia &
Herzegovina, the USA
• Pharmaceuticals and active ingredients for
manufacture of pharmaceuticals
• Plastic products
• Basic chemicals
• Tyres and other rubber products
• Coatings, paints and varnishes
• Man-made fibres
Source: Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia — Chemical
Industries Association, 2003.
Chemical Industries Association
Tel.: + 386 1 589 82 60
Fax: + 386 1 589 82 00
www.gzs.si/eng
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Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals
and Rubber
maceutical industries rank among the very best in
Europe and indeed the world.
T
he results achieved by industries in this sector invariably reveal that they are amongst the
most successful in the country. The operations of companies embraced by it are indeed
diverse; almost two-thirds of the total
revenue is generated from the production of
chemicals and pertaining products, whilst the
manufacture of rubber and plastic products contribute the remaining third.
Other leading companies in this sector manufacture an array of paints, varnishes and other coatings, and a number have already found niches in
the world automotive industry. Here mention
should also be made of Helios (www.helios.si),
Belinka (www.belinka.si), Color (www.color.si)
and Jub (www.jub.si) — just four of the increasingly successful representatives of this particular
segment of the Slovenian chemical industry.
These firms have been working on expansion into
new markets, as well as acquiring enterprises in
the territories of Southeastern Europe.
Judged by the scope of operations and commercial success, pharmaceuticals are certainly the
jewel in the crown of this sector. Measured by
some indices of capital return, Slovenia’s phar-
With good networks of representative offices and
subsidiaries abroad, Lek and Krka, the country’s
largest pharmaceutical enterprises, are true
trans-nationals and have placed themselves well
on strategic markets. Lek, for example, has plants
in four different locations in Slovenia, as well as in
Poland and Romania. Krka, in addition to its large
plant in Novo Mesto, also manufactures in
Croatia, Poland and Russia. Both companies are
apportioning massive funds into expansion and
R&D; it is therefore not surprising that in this age
of agglomeration and globalisation the multinational giants of this industry have become very
interested in them. Indeed, in November 2002 Lek
was acquired by Europe’s third largest conglomerate, Novartis, one of the world’s leading players
in pharmaceuticals.
Company
Website
Key export products
Krka
www.krka.si
Pharmaceuticals
Lek
www.lek.si
Pharmaceuticals
Sava Tires
www.sava-tires.com
Tyres
Julon
www.aquafil.com
Polyamides
Henkel Slovenija
www.henkel.si
Detergents and personal hygiene
products
Source: CCI Slovenia — Chemical Industries Association, 2003
Key products:
• Share of GDP: 8%
• Main export markets: Germany, Austria,
Croatia, Italy, France, Russia
• Domestic appliances
• Electronic and electro-mechanical components
• Electric motors
• Telecommunications equipment
• Electricity meters and measuring equipment
• Electrical components for the automotive industry
• Power tools
• Safety equipment and switches
• Batteries
Sources: Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia, 2003; Agency
for Public Evidence, 2003; Chamber of Commerce and Industry of
Slovenia — Economic Outlook and Policy Services, 2002-2003
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Association
Tel.: + 386 1 589 83 02
Fax: + 386 1 589 82 00
www.gzs.si/eng
Electronics and Electrical
Appliances
S
lovenia’s electronics and electrical appliance
industry has a several decade-long tradition
and is thus well established in European markets. Significant growth in exports has been
achieved through increased sales on markets
in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. In addition
to revenue growth, linkages with foreign partners
and investors have also strengthened, further to
which there has been a perceptible trend towards
internationalisation since 2000. This is manifested in an increase in international investments, as
well as a growing number of mergers and takeovers. In addition to foreign investments and
partnerships, other links — particularly as
regards technology and supply chains — have
also been on the increase.
systems), Iskraemeco (electricity meters),
Rotomatika (www.rotomatika.si) (special electrical
motors and components) as well as a number of
other companies, are marketed under their own
trademarks all over the world. Some enterprises,
such as Kolektor (www.kolektor.si) (commutators)
belong to the very highest class of manufacturers
as regards quality and price.
Some of the largest companies in this sector —
for example Danfoss Compressors, ETA Cerkno
(www.eta-cerkno.si) as well as Danfoss Trata
(www.danfoss-trata.si) are in foreign ownership.
These firms are major exporters of air-conditioning, refrigeration and heating equipment, and represent a potential force for growth in the future.
Gorenje,
www.gorenjegroup.com Domestic appliances
Gospodinjski Aparati
Products manufactured by Gorenje (household appliances), Iskratel (telecommunications equipment and
Company
Website
Iskratel
www.iskratel.si
Key export products
Telecommunication equipment
Danfoss Compressors www.danfoss-cmpr.si
Compressors for refrigeration
equipment
Iskra Avtoelektrika
www.iskra-ae.com
Automotive devices
Iskraemeco
www.iskraemeco.si
Equipment and systems for energy
measurement and management
segmentation
Source: CCI Slovenia — Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Association, 2003
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Key products:
• Exports (in euro): 514.6 million
• Main export markets: Southeastern Europe,
Germany, Italy, Russia, the USA
• Processed meats
• Mineral water, alcoholic and soft beverages
• Milk and dairy products
• Pasta and farinaceous products
• Sugar and confectionery
Sources: Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia, 2003; Chamber
of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia, 2003
Food Industries Association
Tel.: + 386 1 589 82 94
Fax: + 386 1 589 82 00
www.gzs.si/eng
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Agri-food
T
he food-processing industry is a major
importer of raw materials; its development,
however, largely depends on the successful
recognition and exploitation of new export
markets.
The quality of the actual products, as well as the
processes used within the industry, are vindicated through the ever-increasing number of enterprises attaining HACCP standards, further to
which, the majority of Slovenia’s food-processing
companies already have HACCP certification.
Flagship brands encompass such items as prosciutto ham from the Karst region, numerous fine
wines from several regions, natural fruit juices,
teas and mineral waters, as well as a diverse array
of dairy products. The zdrava hrana (“healthy
food”) trademark is becoming increasingly popular in Slovenia, and is raising consumer awareness as to the merits of a healthy diet.
A glance at the supermarket shelves reveals which
companies have acquired a pre-eminent reputation in Slovenia. Firms such as Fructal (non-alcoholic beverages), Radenska (www.radenska.si)
(mineral water and soft beverages), Kolinska
(www.kolinska.si) (processed foods and confectionery), MIP Nova Gorica (www.mip.si) (cured
meats and sausages), Droga Portorož (condiments, teas, coffee and pickles) are already well
known and appreciated in markets abroad.
Company
Website
Key export products
Fructal
www.fructal.si
Non-alcoholic beverages
Pivovarna Laško
www.pivo-lasko.si
Beer, non-alcoholic beverages
Pivovarna Union
www.pivo-union.si
Beer, non-alcoholic beverages
Ljubljanske Mlekarne www.lj-mlek.si
Dairy products
Droga
Condiments, teas, coffee and
pickles
www.droga.si
Source: CCI Slovenia — Food Industries Association, 2003
Key products:
• Exports (in euro): 606.65 million (direct export)
• Main export markets: Germany, Italy, Croatia,
Austria, the USA, Slovakia, United Kingdom,
France, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina
• Furniture
• Joinery and carpentry products
• Sawn timber
• Veneer and boards
of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia, 2003
Wood Processing Association
Tel.: + 386 1 589 82 84
Fax: + 386 1 589 82 00
www.gzs.si/eng
Wood Processing and
Furniture
T
imber processing and furniture production
enjoy a long tradition in Slovenia and rank
high among the export-oriented branches.
The beginnings of the industry, and with that
the manufacture of a vast array of products from
the reserves with which this country is so well
endowed, date back to the 19th century.
However, it was only after WWII that the seeds of
the modern industry were sown. This sector can
be described as encompassing the production of
sawn timber, veneer and boards, wood impregnation, as well as the manufacture of furniture, joinery, packaging, building materials and accessories.
This industry is — regarding its extent, as well as
the number of employees and the gross value
added — twice as important in Slovenia as the EU
average for this particular branch of the economy.
Slovenia is ranked third in Europe as regards its
timber reserves, which provide a sufficient and
sustainable raw material supply. It is this renewable natural resource which forms a solid basis
for the sector’s future. In addition to the exploitation of large potential markets in the region —
many of which are now once again opening up in
the countries of Southeastern Europe — there is
a great deal of potential to additionally develop
this sector. A major key to this shall be the further
advancement of high-quality furniture production. The furniture industry is doing particularly
well at present; exports were up by 13.3% in 2002
and are now placed amongst the nation’s most
important.
Company
Website
Key export products
LIP Bled
www.lip-bled.si
Furniture
Javor
www.javor.si
Plywood, shuttering panels,
veneer and furniture
Merkscha
Veneers
Elan
www.elan.si
Skiis and snowboards
Gorenje
Notranja Oprema
www.gorenje-no.si
Furniture
Source: CCI Slovenia — Wood Processing Association, 2003
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Key products:
• Share of total employment in industry: 15%
• Exports (in euro): 893 million
• Main export markets: 67% of exports are to EU
member states (three-quarters of this is to
Germany and Italy)
• Clothing
• Cotton, woollen and synthetic fabrics and yarns
• Footwear
• Leather and leather accessories
of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia —Economic Outlook and Policy
Services, 2003
Textiles, Clothing and Leather Processing Association
Tel.: + 386 1 589 82 87
Fax: + 386 1 589 82 00
www.gzs.si/eng
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Textiles, Clothing and
Leather Processing
O
f long-standing importance, Slovenia’s textiles, clothing and leather processing industries are facing the need for rapid technological development and the necessity to follow
worldwide fashion trends very closely. Most
of the basic raw materials are imported, whereas
only 55% of the products of these industries are
exported; however, some companies sell in
excess of 90% of their production abroad.
Today the fashion goods of Slovenian manufacturers are to be found the world over, under their
own trademarks (such as the fashion collections
of Mura, together with the trekking and mounMajor Exporters in 2002
Company
Website
Key export products
Prevent
www.prevent.si
Car seat covers, protective gloves,
clothing
Mura
www.mura.si
Fashions and ready-made clothing
Aquasava
www.gruppobonazzi.com Dyed textiles
Boxmark Leather www.boxmark.com
Leather upholstery for
the automotive industry
IUV Vrhnika
Leather and leather goods
www.iuv.si
Source: CCI Slovenia — Textiles, Clothing and Leather Processing
Association, 2003
taineering footwear of Planika (www.planika.si)
and Alpina (www.alpina.si), which is one of the
world’s leading manufacturers of cross-country
ski footwear, as well as under some other internationally renowned brands (such as Samsonite
and Hugo Boss).
Facts and figures in 2002 - Construction
(figures for building materials in parenthesis):
• Revenue (in euro): 2.85 billion (321 million)
• Share of total industrial revenue: 16% (1.8%)
• Share of GDP: 5.8% (0.6%)
• Number of employees: 35,241 (4,160)
(1.8%)
• Exports (in euro): 96.3 million (47 million)
• Export markets: Russia, Germany, Croatia,
Italy, Hungary
Source: Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia, 2003
Key products:
• Civil engineering and construction projects
• Concrete elements
• Bricks, roofing tiles
• Cement, cement products, lime and mortar
• Stone products
Construction and Building Materials Association
Tel.: + 386 1 589 82 42
Fax: + 386 1 589 82 00
www.gzs.si/eng
Construction and Building
Materials
T
here are currently 2,984 enterprises operating in the field of construction, and 162 firms
engaged in the production of building materials in Slovenia. The largest of these, all of
which are engaged in civil engineering and
construction, are SCT, Primorje, Gradis
(www.gradis-gpl.si), GPG (www.gpg.si) and
Vegrad (www.vegrad.si); together they generate
some 20% of total revenue for a sector facing a
number of re-structuring projects and mergers.
Overall value added is expected to increase by
3.5% in 2004. This forecast is based on increased
demand for housing, together with a greater
involvement of Slovenian civil engineering enterprises in projects abroad.
Outside of Slovenia, the majority of civil engineering projects executed by Slovenian companies have been carried out in Germany and
Russia, as well as — particularly of late — the
countries of Southeastern Europe where the main
investment flow is now going into infrastructure
projects (Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Serbia &
Montenegro).
Company
Website
Key export products
Energoplan
www.energoplan.si
Building construction
SCT
www.sct.si
Civil engineering and construction
Salonit
www.salonit.si
Cement and cement products
Primorje
www.primorje.si
Civil engineering and construction
NRG
www.preventgradnje.si Civil engineering and construction
Source: CCI Slovenia — Metal Processing Association, 2003
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• Share of total revenue (all sectors): 33.0%
• Share of GDP: 11.7% (2001)
• Share of total employment (all sectors): 12.9%
Sources: Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia, 2003; Chamber of
Commerce and Industry of Slovenia, 2003, AJPES 2002
Trade Association
Tel.: + 386 1 589 82 12
Fax: + 386 1 589 82 00
www.gzs.si/eng
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Retail and Wholesale
Trade
and oil derivatives has also gained a presence in
these markets.
S
lovenian legislation governing trade is harmonised with EU legislation. Free trade, with
minimal state control — intended solely for
the purpose of ensuring order, fair practice
and unhindered operations — has become
the norm. The number of legal entities (enterprises) registered for undertaking trade operations
has risen from 543 in 1989 to almost 27,000 in
2003. These companies employ almost 100,000
people; Mercator, Slovenia’s largest retailer,
being the largest single employer.
Mercator holds very nearly a 40% market share of
the entire trade sector. Other important operators
are Spar, Vele, Engrotuš (www.engrotus.si) and Era
(www.era-trade.com) (primarily foodstuffs),
together with Merkur, Bauhaus (www.bauhaus.si),
Baumax (www.baumax.si) and Obi (household
goods and DIY).
From a position of achieving intensive growth on
the domestic market, Mercator and Era have
moved into foreign markets in Southeastern
Europe (and Merkur shares similar expansion
plans). They are now engaged in major expansion
projects in Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Serbia
& Montenegro and Macedonia. Petrol, the country’s principal strategic supplier and trader of fuel
The engagement of foreign enterprises on
Slovenia’s domestic market has also been
encouraged, a move which has not only created a
normal trade structure and the free flow of goods,
but has strengthened the competitiveness of
Slovenian companies both at home and abroad.
Competition in this sector is today very fierce
indeed, forcing merchants to reduce margins and
search for ever new sales techniques.
In addition to a number of new large shopping
centres built on the outskirts of Slovenia’s towns
and cities, the nation’s capital, Ljubljana, also
boasts the massive and rapidly developing BTC
centre. This complex, the largest in Central
Europe, accommodates many large retailers, several large shopping malls, as well as a number of
leisure and entertainment facilities.
Major Retailers in 2002
Company
Website
Key products
Petrol
www.petrol.si
Motor fuels
Mercator
www.mercator.si
General foodstuffs and groceries
Merkur
www.merkur.si
Household goods
OMV-Istrabenz
www.omvistrabenz.si Motor fuels
Spar Slovenija
www.spar.si
General foodstuffs and groceries
Source: CCI Slovenia— Trade Association, 2003
Slovenia's Largest Insurance Companies
Slovenia's Largest Banks
- Market share as a percentage of total
- Percentage share of total aggregate assets as
of 30th June 2003
Source: Slovenian Insurance Association, 2003
Bank of Slovenia www.bsi.si
Ljubljana Stock Exchange www.ljse.si
Slovenian Insurance Association
www.zav-zdruzenje.si
Financial Services,
Banking and Insurance
T
here were twenty banks in Slovenia at the
end of 2002, and together they had combined balance sheet assets amounting to
19.2 billion euros, the equivalent of 86% of
GDP. These also include foreign banks,
which either established operations in this country or took-over existing Slovenian banks. NLB —
Nova Ljubljanska Banka (www.n-lb.si) — the
country’s largest bank, is, for example, in partial
foreign ownership.
2002 witnessed a trend in interest rate reduction,
which thus made the average cost of borrowing
Slovenian tolars 12.2% per annum. As of 1st July
2002, the banks have introduced a system of
nominal interest rates, which has no in-built
indexation mechanism based on calculations of
consumer price indices by the state.
Slovenia has also achieved success in the field of
insurance. The total value of annual insurance premiums at the end of 2002 was in excess of 1,158
million euros, a figure equivalent to 5.1% of GDP.
In the EU, the ten largest insurance companies
hold in excess of three-quarters of the market
share; in Slovenia three firms hold this amount.
The insurance business employs slightly in excess
of 5,000 people. Based on an estimation of the 60
most promising insurance markets in the world,
Slovenia takes 7th place as regards the category
of value of premium per capita.
As of August 2003, 254 securities were listed on
the Ljubljana Stock Exchange (www.ljse.si), and
the total market capitalisation of the companies
whose shares, bonds and investment funds were
being traded on the exchange stood at 9.13 billion
euros (equal to 20.5% of GDP). In 2002 foreign
investors accounted for 19.7% of the turnover of
shares on the Ljubljana Stock Exchange, while net
inflow of all non-residents’ investments (including direct and portfolio investments in shares and
bonds, but excluding primary issues) totalled 1.44
billion euros.
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Road Distances from Ljubljana to Cities within
a Radius of 500 Kilometres
City
Trieste
Zagreb
Venice
Vienna
Munich
Sarajevo
Budapest
Belgrade
Milan
Km
97
137
243
387
441
496
500
528
537
Source: Automobile Association of Slovenia, 2003
Transport and Communications Association
Tel.: + 386 1 589 82 32, Fax: + 386 1 589 82 00
Association of Informatics and Telecommunications
Tel.: + 386 1 589 84 74, Fax: + 386 1 589 82 00
Percentage of Households with Access
to the Internet in 2002
Slovenia
37.5
EU Average
40.0
Portugal
30.8
Spain
29.5
France
35.5
Greece
Italy
9.2
35.4
Sources: Research on the Internet in Slovenia (RIS) 2003; Eurostat
2003
www.gzs.si/eng
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Transport and
Communications
S
lovenia has a well-developed road system
and over the next few years there will be over
500 kilometres of new motorways — on top
of the existing 11,500 kilometres of highways.
There is also a good rail network with in
excess of 1,200 kilometres of lines as well as pertaining infrastructure and rolling stock — all of
which have been the subject of major investment
over recent years.
Essential to any economy, the free flow of goods
is yet another significant benefit facilitated by
Slovenia’s first class communications infrastructure. Arguably pre-eminent amongst this network
is the Port of Koper (www.luka-kp.si ). Serving a
Central European hinterland, this northern
Mediterranean port is becoming of increasing
importance; something that is certainly acknowledged by a great many Austrian, Hungarian,
German, Czech and Slovak companies which use
it as their primary maritime access point in international operations. A modern cargo terminal and
ample warehouse capacities, its geo-strategic
position, as well as quality and reliability, are
amongst Koper’s main attributes. This has given
its operations additional value, for which reason
the transhipment of goods has increased markedly, though even prior to this measure annual
freight had almost surpassed the ten million
tonnes threshold.
Linked with the capital by motorway, Brnik,
Slovenia’s main international airport lies 20 km
north of Ljubljana. There are daily scheduled
flights to most of major European cities by the
national carrier Adria Airways (www.adria.si).
Complementing Ljubljana-Brnik, there are also
international airports at Maribor and Portorož, the
latter being particularly important during the
tourist season.
In addition to its tangible transport and communications network, Slovenia’s information and
telecommunications infrastructure is also developing rapidly. Broadband Internet access is
becoming widely available, as of the beginning of
2003 there were in excess of 100,000 ISDN connections. The number of ADSL telecommunications interfaces surpassed 31,000 during the third
quarter of 2003.
There are also three mobile operators in Slovenia,
and 1.7 million users, which is almost 90% of the
total population; GSM coverage extends across
96% of national territory.
TOURISM
Country of Origin of Tourists in Slovenia in 2002
- Percentage breakdown of total overnight stays
• Total overnight stays (total No. of tourists x
nights stayed): 7,321,061
• Year-on percentage increase in stays: + 9%
• Stays by foreign guests (% of total): 55%
• Foreign currency inflow from tourism: 985
million euros
• Average number of employees engaged in
tourism sector: 32,000
Source: Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia, 2003;
Institute of Macroeconomic Analysis and Development, 2003
Slovenian Tourist Board
www.slovenia-tourism.si
4. TOURISM
S
lovenia stands at the juncture of three distinctly different European worlds —
Mediterranean, Alpine and Pannonian — and
it combines their diverse geographies and
culture into an amalgam which surprises the
majority of first-time visitors. Indeed, amazing contrasts can be experienced in the same day:
snow-covered mountains and a coast caressed by
the Mediterranean sun; enchanting caves and
invigorating thermal springs; cavernous gorges
carved by crystal-clear mountain streams and
broad vistas of sweeping planes bisected by great
rivers; deep mountain lakes and shallow seasonal lagoons that intermittently drain away into a
mysterious karstic underworld; ancient villages
and medieval towns; old castles and modern
entertainment centers; arcane primeval forests
and countless vineyards engendering innumerable premier quality wines... Such is Slovenia.
Slovenia’s tourist industry accounts for 9.1% of
GDP, annual revenue derived from it is a little
under 1.2 billion euros, and thus represents
approximately 10% of total service sector income.
The fourteen largest operators together account
for more than half of profit generated by this particular branch of the economy.
In conjunction with product development and the
constant improvement in the quality of services
over recent years, many hotels across Slovenia
have enjoyed extensive refurbishment and
upgrading. These investments have succeeded in
bolstering Slovenia’s image as an attractive holiday destination — with spa and health resort
tourism the leading product in this field — as well
as a provider of premium congress facilities in the
global marketplace. Furthermore, those who
come to Slovenia on business will certainly merit
the services offered by this country’s numerous
conference and convention centres, all of which
are equipped with the latest in modern facilities
and infrastructure, as well as commensurate firstclass accommodation.
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EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Researchers in Slovenia in 2001
- Percentage distribution of researchers by sector (FTEs)
- Total researchers (FTE) per thousand workforce: 4.6
Source: Ministry of Education, Science and Sport, 2003
Jožef Stefan Institute
Jamova Cesta 39, SI - 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Tel.: +386 1 477 39 00
Fax: +386 1 251 93 85
www.ijs.si
Ministry of Education, Science and Sport
Trg OF 13, SI - 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Tel.: +386 1 478 46 00
Fax: +386 1 478 47 19
www.mszs.si
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5. EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
S
lovenia certainly belongs to the most developed and technologically advanced states in
Central Europe; it has a thriving academic
community together with a well-established
research and development infrastructure.
These facets have contributed to this country’s
flourishing technology sectors which have, over
recent years, achieved a substantial growth in the
export of high-tech products. The research potentials of Slovenia may not appear large if looking at
the figures, yet when considering the size of this
country’s population the picture becomes quite
different.
The educational structure of the Slovenian population is constantly improving. The numbers graduating from the country’s universities — Ljubljana
(www.uni-lj.si) and Maribor (www.uni-mb.si) —
have also been increasing; in 2002 almost surpassing the 13,000 mark. In 2003, 101,500 students enrolled in degree courses, and 5,600 in
postgraduate courses, bringing the total studying
at the universities to more than 1 in 20 of the total
population!
Slovenia’s activities in the realm of science,
research and innovation are extremely diverse,
and the country is renowned the world over for its
high scientific standards and level of achievement. As stated in the National Development Plan
2001—2006, Slovenia has a clear development
vision: a society based on knowledge with an
internationally competitive capacity for scientific
research and technological development. To
accomplish this vision Slovenia currently appropriates approximately 1.57% of GDP to scientific
and research endeavours, slightly over half of
financial resources for such emanate from the private sector, while 40% are public sector
resources. Researchers account for 0.46% of the
working population.
Slovenia has been establishing and strengthening international scientific co-operation with the
EU states, neighbouring territories as well as
developed and regionally important countries
around the globe. It is also striving to become a
full participating member of the most important
international scientific and technological organisations and programmes, particularly those in the
EU.
USEFUL CONTACTS
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia
Dimičeva Ulica 13, SI-1504 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Tel.: +386 1 589 80 00
Fax: +386 1 589 81 00
www.gzs.si
TIPO - Slovenian Trade and Investment
Promotion Agency
Kotnikova Ulica 28, SI - 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Tel.: +386 1 478 35 57
Fax: +386 1 478 35 99
Bank of Slovenia
Slovenska Cesta 35, SI - 1505 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Tel.: +386 1 471 90 00
Fax: +386 1 251 55 16
www.bsi.si
Customs Administration of the RS
Šmartinska Cesta 55, SI - 1523 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Tel.: +386 1 478 38 00
Fax: +386 1 478 39 00
www.gov.si/mf/angl/curs
Statistical Office of the RS
Vožarski Pot 12, SI - 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Tel.: +386 1 241 51 00
Fax: +386 1 241 53 44
www.stat.si
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Prešernova Cesta 25, SI - 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Tel.: +386 1 478 20 00
Fax: +386 1 478 23 40
www.gov.si/mzz
Government Public Relations and Media Office
Tržaška Cesta 21, SI - 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Tel.: +386 1 478 26 00
Fax: +386 1 251 23 12
www.uvi.si/eng
Institute of Macroeconomic Analysis and Development
Gregorčičeva Ulica 27, SI - 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Tel.: +386 1 478 10 12
Fax: +386 1 478 10 70
www.gov.si/zmar
Competition Protection Office
Kotnikova Ulica 28/VII, SI - 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Tel.: +386 1 478 35 97
Fax: +386 1 478 36 08
www.gov.si/uvk
Ljubljana Stock Exchange
Slovenska Cesta 56, SI - 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Tel.: +386 1 471 02 11
Fax: +386 1 471 02 13
www.ljse.si
Chamber of Craft of Slovenia
Celovška Cesta 71, P.o. Box 50, SI - 1000 Ljubljana,
Slovenia
Tel.: +386 1 583 05 00
Fax: +386 1 519 32 41
www.ozs.si
Slovene Export Corporation
Ulica Josipine Turnograjske 6, SI - 1000 Ljubljana,
Slovenia
Tel.: +386 1 200 75 00
Fax: +386 1 200 75 75
www.sid.si
Government Office for European Affairs
Šubičeva Ulica 11, SI - 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Tel.: 01/ 478 24 25
Fax: 01/ 478 23 10
www.gov.si/svez
USEFUL CONTACTS
Tax Administration of the RS
Šmartinska Cesta 55, SI - 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Tel.: +386 1 478 27 00
Fax: +386 1 478 27 43
www.gov.si/durs
Slovenian Intellectual Property Office
Kotnikova Ulica 6, SI - 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Tel.: +386 1 478 31 54
Fax: +386 1 478 31 10
www.sipo.mzt.si
Official Gazette of the RS
Slovenska Cesta 9a, SI - 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Tel.: +386 1 425 14 19
Fax: +386 1 425 14 18
www.uradni-list.si
Slovenian Tourist Board
Dunajska 156, SI - 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Tel.: +386 1 589 18 40
Fax: +386 1 589 18 41
www.slovenia-tourism.si
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Agency
Institute of Macroeconomic Analysis and Development
www.gov.si/zmar
Centre for International Co-operation and Development
www.cmsr.si/english.htm
Offers and Inquiries
Borza - Business Opportunities Exchange System
www.borza.org
Investment Opportunities
Agency
24
Business Information in English
on the Web
Statistics
Commercial Fairs
Statistical Office of the RS
www.stat.si
www.gzs.si/eng
&
Agency
Business and Yellow Pages
Sloexport - Database of Slovenian Exporters
Chamber of Craft of Slovenia
www.ozs.si
PIRS – Business Directory
www.pirs.si
National Telephone Directory
tis.telekom.si
WLW - Slovenia
www.wlw.si
Standards
Ministry of Education, Science and Sport - Metrology
Institute
www.mirs.si
Internet Search Engines
Najdi.si
www.najdi.si/pomoc/eng/index.jsp
Mat Kurja
www.matkurja.com/eng

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