Scandinavia: Cauliflower And Broccoli Market 2025

Cauliflower And Broccoli Market Size in Scandinavia

In 2022, the Scandinavia cauliflower and broccoli market decreased by -7.6% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli production fell notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 350%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Norway (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Finland (X tons).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Sweden (with a CAGR of +2.2%), while production for the other leaders experienced a decline in the production figures.

In 2022, the average cauliflower and broccoli yield in Scandinavia expanded significantly to X tons per ha, with an increase of 5.5% compared with 2021. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of cauliflower and broccoli in Scandinavia was estimated at X ha, approximately equating the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 6.8%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2022, the amount of cauliflower and broccoli exported in Scandinavia declined dramatically to X tons, which is down by -19.5% on the previous year. In general, exports saw a mild decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 70%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli exports shrank modestly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +53.1% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 77%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Sweden dominates exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near 95% of total exports in 2022. Finland (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to cauliflower and broccoli exports from Sweden stood at -1.7%. At the same time, Finland (+31.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Finland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Scandinavia, with a CAGR of +31.3% from 2012-2022. While the share of Finland (+3.1 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Sweden (-3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the largest cauliflower and broccoli supplier in Scandinavia, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Finland ($X), with a 2.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Sweden stood at +2.9%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 24% against the previous year. Export price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cauliflower and broccoli export price increased by +55.5% against 2019 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while Finland totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+4.7%).

Cauliflower And Broccoli Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

For the third consecutive year, Scandinavia recorded decline in overseas purchases of cauliflower and broccoli, which decreased by -1.7% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 11%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli imports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 13%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Norway (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main importers of cauliflower and broccoli in Scandinavia, together reaching near 82% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Finland (X tons), constituting an 18% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Finland (with a CAGR of +5.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, Norway ($X), Sweden ($X) and Finland ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022.

In terms of the main importing countries, Finland, with a CAGR of +5.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -11.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the import price increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+1.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform