Scandinavia: Meat And Poultry Market 2025

Meat And Poultry Market Size in Scandinavia

The Scandinavia meat and poultry market reduced slightly to $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Meat And Poultry Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, meat and poultry production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average meat and poultry yield was estimated at X kg per head in 2022, leveling off at 2021. Overall, the yield, however, saw a mild slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the meat and poultry yield hit record highs at X kg per head in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for meat and poultry production in Scandinavia fell modestly to X heads, waning by X% on the previous year's figure. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the number of producing animals increased by X%. Over the period under review, this number attained the maximum level at X heads in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Meat And Poultry Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2022, shipments abroad of meat and poultry increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, meat and poultry exports rose modestly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Sweden was the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which finished at X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Finland (X tons), generating a X% share of total exports. Norway (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Sweden was also the fastest-growing in terms of the meat and poultry exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Finland experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Norway (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Sweden increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, Finland ($X), Sweden ($X) and Norway ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Sweden, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Meat And Poultry Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2022, overseas purchases of meat and poultry increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, meat and poultry imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Sweden (X tons) was the largest importer of meat and poultry, making up X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Finland (X tons) and Norway (X tons), together committing a X% share of total imports.

Sweden experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of meat and poultry. Finland and Norway experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. The shares of the largest importers remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported meat and poultry in Scandinavia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Finland ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Sweden amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Finland (X% per year) and Norway (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat 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 (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform