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Slovenia: sanctions and trade risk

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As of 7 November 2026, the screened UN, EU, UK, Swiss and US sanctions lists contain 6 companies, organisations, vessels and aircraft linked to Slovenia.Lists last checked .

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No elevated country indicator for Slovenia in the route rules Sanctioni uses. That is not a clearance: goods may still be export-controlled, and parties in Slovenia may still be on a list.

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On the sanctions lists

6 entries on the official lists name Slovenia — as nationality, address, registration or flag. That links them to the country; it says nothing about other companies there. The same company can appear on several lists and is then counted once per list. Individuals are not included — Sanctioni does not process them.

ListEntries
US OFAC — Specially Designated Nationals (SDN)6

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Slovenia: logistics and trade

Adriatic transit country; Port of Koper hub for Central Europe

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.

Capital
Ljubljana
Population
2,117,762
Area
20,273 km²
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Continent
Europe
Region
Adriatic / Central Europe
Economic area
EU / Eurozone / Schengen
Religions
Catholicism, Islam, Orthodoxy, Protestantism
Access to the sea
Yes

Transport modes Sea · Road · Rail · Air

Current situation
Rail upgrade works on the Ljubljana–Divača/Koper axis restrict rail capacity to the port of Koper in phases (construction programme since 2025); no nationwide disruption verified. (As of 2026-07-21)
Seasonal conditions
Alpine winter with snow and ice on northwest routes; Bora wind on the coast can briefly affect port operations in Koper.

Main seaports

  • Koper

    Koper (SI KOP): the northern Adriatic's largest container port, 1.13M TEU in 2024. Far East entry point to Central Europe for boxes, cars and project cargo, 60% by rail.

Main cargo airports

  • Ljubljana Jože Pučnik AirportLJU

    Ljubljana Airport (LJU) handled about 11,900 t of cargo in 2025. Fraport Slovenija cargo centre, Port of Koper 125 km. Alternatives: Zagreb, Venice, Munich.

  • Maribor Edvard Rusjan AirportMBX

    Maribor Edvard Rusjan (MBX): hardly any scheduled traffic, GA and charter, no regular air cargo. Terminal hit by 2024 hail. Cargo via Graz (GRZ, 60 km).

Road corridors

  • A1 Koper–Ljubljana–Maribor
  • A2 Karawanken–Ljubljana–Obrežje

Rail corridors

  • Mediterranean Corridor
  • Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
  • Koper–Divača (2. track)

Main trade lanes

  • Koper–Central Europe (AT/DE/HU/SK)
  • Slovenia–Italy
  • Slovenia–Germany

Customs and import

Customs authority Finančna uprava Republike Slovenije (FURS)Official website ↗

Import 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.
Export customs system
EU export procedure via the Automated Export System (AES); dispatch/transit via NCTS. FURS is responsible.
Import VAT
Import VAT 22 percent (standard); reduced rates of 9,5 percent and 5 percent (printed books and e-books). Source: FURS. Confirmed 2026-07.
Proofs of origin and trade agreements
EU customs union; preference proofs under EU law via EUR.1 or origin declaration by registered exporter (REX).
Restricted and prohibited goods
EU-wide bans and restrictions: weapons, drugs, species protection (CITES), cultural goods, certain food products and waste.

Typical import documents

  • Commercial invoice
  • Packing list
  • Customs declaration (electronic)
  • Consignment note (CMR / B/L / air waybill)
  • Proof of origin
  • if applicable, EUR.1 / origin declaration

Typical export documents

  • Commercial invoice
  • Packing list
  • Export declaration (AES)
  • CMR / B/L / air waybill
  • Proof of origin
  • if applicable, dual-use export licence

Logistics conditions

Customs complexity
Medium
Customs delays
Low to medium
Port congestion
Medium
Dangerous goods relevance
Medium to high
Pharma and cold chain relevance
High
E-commerce relevance
Medium

Trade

Top import goods

  • Machinery
  • Vehicles
  • Chemicals
  • Crude oil
  • Metals

Top export goods

  • Vehicles
  • Machinery
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Chemicals
  • Metals

Typical cargo

  • Vehicles
  • Machinery
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Chemicals
  • Containers
  • General cargo

Upcoming public holidays

  • Christmas DayFri, 25 Dec 2026 · businesses closed
  • Independence and Unity DaySat, 26 Dec 2026 · businesses closed
  • New Year's DayFri, 1 Jan 2027 · businesses closed
  • New Year Holiday (2nd day)Sat, 2 Jan 2027 · businesses closed
  • Prešeren Day (Culture Day)Mon, 8 Feb 2027 · businesses closed
  • Easter SundaySun, 28 Mar 2027 · businesses closed
  • Easter MondayMon, 29 Mar 2027 · businesses closed
  • Day of Uprising Against OccupationTue, 27 Apr 2027 · businesses closed

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Logistics questions

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).

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