# Slovenia (SI)

**Capital:** Ljubljana  
**Currency:** Euro (EUR) (EUR)  
**Population:** 2,117,762 — Older stored figure; source year not documented.  
**Area:** 20,273 km²

> As an EU, eurozone and Schengen member, Slovenia is a key transit country between Central Europe and the Adriatic. The Port of Koper is the only seaport and a central container hub for Austria, Germany, Hungary and Slovakia. Road (A1/A2), rail (Mediterranean and Baltic-Adriatic corridors) and Ljubljana Airport complete the network. Import VAT is 22 percent; customs is handled by FURS under the EU Customs Code.

Slovenia (SI) links Central Europe with the Adriatic as an EU, eurozone and Schengen member, acting as a transit country built around the Port of Koper, which serves Austria, Germany, Hungary and Slovakia. Within the EU customs union, the financial administration FURS processes imports electronically under the Union Customs Code (UCC), including ICS2 pre-arrival declarations; import VAT is 22 percent (reduced rates 9.5 and 5 percent). The main gateways are the Port of Koper (Luka Koper) as the only seaport plus Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU) and Maribor (MBX). Key axes are the A1 Koper–Ljubljana–Maribor and A2 Karawanks–Obrežje motorways and the Mediterranean and Baltic–Adriatic rail corridors; the second Koper–Divača track raises rail capacity to the port. Trade centres on vehicles, machinery, pharmaceuticals and chemicals; the main partners are Germany, Italy, Austria and Croatia.

**Top Import Partners:** DE, IT, AT, CN, HR

**Top Export Partners:** DE, IT, HR, AT, FR

**Top Import Goods:** Machinery, Vehicles, Chemicals, Crude oil, Metals

**Top Export Goods:** Vehicles, Machinery, Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, Metals

**Key Airports:**
- [Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/ljubljana-joze-pucnik-airport-lju)
- [Cerklje ob Krki Air Base](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/cerklje-ob-krki-air-base-airport-6115)
- [Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport (MBX)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/maribor-edvard-rusjan-airport-mbx)
- [Portorož Airport (POW)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/portoroz-airport-pow)
- [Ajdovščina Airfield](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/ajdovscina-airport-420)
- [Andoljšek - Ribnica Ultralight Field](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/andoljsek-ribnica-ultralight-field-airport-28091)
- [Bovec Airfield](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/bovec-airport-4235)
- [Celje Airfield](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/celje-airport-6062)
- [Cerknica-Marof Airfield](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/cerknica-marof-airport-6116)
- [Cerkvenjak-Čagona Airfield](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/cerkvenjak-cagona-airport-37825)

**Key Seaports:**
- [Koper (SI KOP)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/seaports/koper-port-si-kop)
- [Piran (SI PIR)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/seaports/piran-port-si-pir)

## Customs & Import

**Import VAT:** Import VAT 22 percent (standard)  
**Customs complexity:** medium  
**Customs system:** EU Customs Code (UCC); electronic import declaration via the national FURS customs system, ICS2 advance declaration. The main entry customs office is the port of Koper.  
**Customs authority:** [Finančna uprava Republike Slovenije (FURS)](https://www.fu.gov.si)

## Logistics & Risk

**Logistics role:** Adriatic transit country; Port of Koper hub for Central Europe  
**Economic area:** EU / Eurozone / Schengen  
**Logistics risk:** low  
**Dangerous goods relevance:** medium to high  
**Pharma/cold chain:** high

## FAQ

### Which VAT rate applies to imports into Slovenia?

The standard rate of import VAT is 22 percent. Reduced rates of 9,5 percent and 5 percent apply to certain goods such as food, medicines, and printed books and e-books (Source: FURS).

### Which customs authority is responsible in Slovenia?

The Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia (FURS, Finančna uprava Republike Slovenije) is responsible. It handles imports, exports and transit electronically under the EU Customs Code.

### Which seaport is important for Slovenia?

The Port of Koper (Luka Koper) is Slovenia's only seaport and a central container and general cargo hub. Around two thirds of the cargo is destined for Central Europe, not for Slovenia itself.

### Is a customs declaration required for trade with the EU?

No. Slovenia is part of the EU single market and the customs union, so customs formalities do not apply to trade with other EU states. Customs declarations are only required for trade with non-EU countries.

### Which corridors does land transit run through?

Slovenia lies on the Mediterranean and Baltic-Adriatic TEN-T corridors. Key axes are the A1 motorway (Koper–Ljubljana–Maribor) and A2, as well as the Koper–Divača railway line.

### How relevant is Slovenia for pharmaceutical and dangerous goods transport?

Very relevant: pharmaceuticals are among the most important export goods (including Krka, Lek). Cold chain and dangerous goods expertise (ADR/IMDG) are especially in demand via the Port of Koper.

### Which currency applies in Slovenia?

Slovenia has been a member of the eurozone since 2007; the legal tender is the euro (EUR).

## Sources & Last Verified

- [https://www.fu.gov.si](https://www.fu.gov.si)
- [https://www.fu.gov.si/en/customs/areas_of_work/import_of_goods](https://www.fu.gov.si/en/customs/areas_of_work/import_of_goods)
- [https://www.stat.si/statweb/en/News/Index/13582](https://www.stat.si/statweb/en/News/Index/13582)
- [https://transport.ec.europa.eu/transport-themes/infrastructure-and-investment/trans-european-transport-network-ten-t/baltic-sea-adriatic-sea-corridor_en](https://transport.ec.europa.eu/transport-themes/infrastructure-and-investment/trans-european-transport-network-ten-t/baltic-sea-adriatic-sea-corridor_en)
- [https://www.transportevents.com/presentations/trieste2024/PortofKoper.pdf](https://www.transportevents.com/presentations/trieste2024/PortofKoper.pdf)
- [https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/slovenia-customs-regulations](https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/slovenia-customs-regulations)
- [https://www.eib.org/en/stories/slovenia-second-railway-koper-emissions-port](https://www.eib.org/en/stories/slovenia-second-railway-koper-emissions-port)
- [https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/slovenia/corporate/other-taxes](https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/slovenia/corporate/other-taxes)

*Last verified: 2026-07-21*

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