Scandinavia: Tomato Market 2025

Tomato Market Size in Scandinavia

The Scandinavia tomato market rose remarkably to $X in 2021, picking up by 6.3% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 7.2% against the previous year. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Tomato Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, tomato production shrank notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +51.5% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 46%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

The country with the largest volume of tomato production was Finland (X tons), comprising approx. 48% of total volume. Moreover, tomato production in Finland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Sweden (X tons), twofold. Norway (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 15% share.

In Finland, tomato production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Sweden (+2.4% per year) and Norway (+0.6% per year).

In 2021, the average yield of tomatoes in Scandinavia reduced to X tons per ha, approximately mirroring 2020 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by 9.5%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the tomato yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the harvested area of tomatoes in Scandinavia declined to X ha, waning by -3.1% against 2020. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 6.7%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to tomato production attained the maximum at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Tomato Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2021, shipments abroad of tomatoes increased by 26% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports showed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 82%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tomato exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 86% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Denmark represented the key exporter of tomatoes in Scandinavia, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was near 56% of total exports in 2021. Sweden (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Finland (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 42% share of total exports. Iceland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Iceland (with a CAGR of +38.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Denmark ($X) remains the largest tomato supplier in Scandinavia, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sweden ($X), with a 27% share of total exports. It was followed by Finland, with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Denmark totaled +10.1%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sweden (+3.4% per year) and Finland (+12.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the export price increased by 37%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+3.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Tomato Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

Tomato imports rose modestly to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 1.7% against 2020 figures. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 5.5% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, tomato imports expanded notably to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Sweden was the key importer of tomatoes in Scandinavia, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was near 50% of total imports in 2021. Denmark (X tons) took a 22% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Finland (14%) and Norway (14%).

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

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported tomatoes in Scandinavia, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Denmark ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Finland, with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Sweden amounted to +1.2%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (+2.6% per year) and Finland (+3.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 9.5% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the import price increased by 15% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Finland ($X per ton) and Norway ($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 (+3.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform