Scandinavia: Apple Market 2025

Apple Market Size in Scandinavia

The Scandinavia apple market stood at $X in 2021, flattening at the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Apple Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, apple production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +31.5% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2021 were Sweden (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Norway (X tons), with a combined 91% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Norway (with a CAGR of +6.1%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average apple yield totaled X tons per ha in 2021, almost unchanged from 2020 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by 33%. Over the period under review, the apple yield reached the maximum level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of apples production in Scandinavia amounted to X ha, stabilizing at 2020 figures. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 3.5% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Apple Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

Apple exports fell to X tons in 2021, with a decrease of -6.5% compared with 2020. Total exports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +86.0% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 54% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, apple exports shrank to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 63%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Denmark was the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which resulted at 81% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Sweden (X tons), constituting an 18% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to apple exports from Denmark stood at +3.6%. At the same time, Sweden (+5.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Sweden emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Scandinavia, with a CAGR of +5.2% from 2012-2021. Sweden (+2.2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Denmark ($X) remains the largest apple supplier in Scandinavia, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sweden ($X), with a 17% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Denmark totaled +6.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while Sweden amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+3.1%).

Apple Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2021, approx. X tons of apples were imported in Scandinavia; waning by -3.8% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 6.1% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, apple imports rose to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Sweden (X tons), Denmark (X tons), Norway (X tons) and Finland (X tons) was the largest importer of apples in Scandinavia, comprising 98% of total import. Iceland (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Iceland (with a CAGR of +2.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest apple importing markets in Scandinavia were Sweden ($X), Denmark ($X) and Norway ($X), together accounting for 82% of total imports. Finland and Iceland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

Iceland, with a CAGR of +0.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 6.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by 17%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Norway ($X per ton) and Finland ($X per ton), while Sweden ($X per ton) and Denmark ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+2.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform