Scandinavia: Dried Grapes Market 2024

Dried Grapes Market Size in Scandinavia

In 2022, the Scandinavia dried grapes market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a slight setback. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Dried Grapes Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, dried grapes production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 9.6% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Dried Grapes Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of dried grapes, when their volume decreased by -13.9% to X tons. Overall, exports saw a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 29%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dried grapes exports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 40%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Sweden prevails in exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. 91% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Finland (X tons), comprising an 8% share of total exports.

Exports from Sweden decreased at an average annual rate of -2.3% from 2012 to 2022. Finland experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Finland (+1.7 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, Sweden ($X) remains the largest dried grapes supplier in Scandinavia, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($X), with a 4.2% share of total exports.

In Sweden, dried grapes exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -4.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 14%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while Finland stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+1.6%).

Dried Grapes Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2022, purchases abroad of dried grapes decreased by -0.5% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports continue to indicate a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 4.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dried grapes imports rose to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Sweden was the major importer of dried grapes in Scandinavia, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was approx. 53% of total imports in 2022. Norway (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Finland (X tons). All these countries together held near 47% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Norway (with a CAGR of -0.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

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

Norway, with a CAGR of -0.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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

In 2022, the import price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, growing by 4.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+1.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform