Scandinavia: Vegetable Market 2025

Vegetable Market Size in Scandinavia

For the third year in a row, the Scandinavia vegetable market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by X% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, vegetable production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached 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 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 key producing countries, was attained by Norway (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average vegetable yield reached X tons per ha in 2022, growing by X% on the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the vegetable 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, approx. X ha of vegetables were harvested in Scandinavia; remaining constant against 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2022, approx. X tons of vegetables were exported in Scandinavia; growing by X% against the year before. Total exports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2020 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, vegetable exports amounted to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Finland (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Finland (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the largest vegetable supplier in Scandinavia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Sweden, vegetable exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced notably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, 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 (X%).

Vegetable Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2022, the amount of vegetables imported in Scandinavia declined modestly to X tons, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable imports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Sweden (X tons) was the major importer of vegetables, committing X% of total imports. Norway (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Finland (X%).

Sweden experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of vegetables. 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 and Finland increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

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

In Sweden, vegetable imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Norway (X% per year) and Finland (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while Sweden ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform