Scandinavia: Onion And Shallot Market 2025

Onion And Shallot Market Size in Scandinavia

The Scandinavia onion and shallot market stood at $X in 2022, growing by 7.6% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Onion And Shallot Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, onion and shallot production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 114%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of onion and shallot production was Sweden (X tons), accounting for 54% of total volume. Moreover, onion and shallot production in Sweden exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Norway (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Sweden totaled +3.1%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Norway (+3.0% per year) and Finland (+3.1% per year).

The average onion and shallot yield was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, remaining stable against the year before. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the onion and shallot yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 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 onions and shallots in Scandinavia reached X ha, approximately reflecting the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 9.5%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

Onion and shallot exports soared to X tons in 2022, increasing by 31% against 2021 figures. Total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.6% 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 +2.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 73%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 58% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Sweden was the main exporting country with an export of around X tons, which recorded 62% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Finland (X tons) and Norway (X tons), together mixing up a 38% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to onion and shallot exports from Sweden stood at +5.1%. At the same time, Finland (+24.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Finland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Scandinavia, with a CAGR of +24.6% from 2012-2022. Norway experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Finland increased by +24 percentage points.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the largest onion and shallot supplier in Scandinavia, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Finland ($X), with a 13% share of total exports.

In Sweden, onion and shallot exports increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Finland (+17.8% per year) and Norway (+10.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the export price increased by 47% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 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 Sweden ($X per ton), while Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (+9.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2022, imports of onions and shallots in Scandinavia contracted to X tons, declining by -2.6% against the year before. Overall, imports showed a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 35%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 50%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Sweden was the main importer of onions and shallots in Scandinavia, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near 54% of total imports in 2022. Finland (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 24% share, followed by Norway (21%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to onion and shallot imports into Sweden stood at -3.2%. Finland experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Norway (-1.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Finland (+4 p.p.) and Norway (+1.8 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Sweden saw its share reduced by -5.8% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported onions and shallots in Scandinavia, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Norway ($X), with a 23% share of total imports.

In Sweden, onion and shallot imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Norway (+1.0% per year) and Finland (+0.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 32%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 (+3.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform