Scandinavia: Vegetable Market 2025

Vegetable Market Size in Scandinavia

The Scandinavia vegetable market contracted to $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. 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 observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, vegetable production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a resilient expansion 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% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Norway (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average vegetable yield expanded slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, picking up by X% against 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The vegetable harvested area was estimated at X ha in 2022, approximately equating 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production reached the maximum at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

Vegetable exports skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, picking up by X% compared with the previous year. Total exports indicated a measured expansion 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 attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, vegetable exports rose slightly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a pronounced expansion 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Finland (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) represented the major exporter of vegetables in Scandinavia, making up X% of total export.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for 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.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Sweden amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated temperate growth 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted dramatically 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 amounted to $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 contracted modestly to X tons, dropping by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable imports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a modest increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

Sweden represented the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which amounted to X% of total imports. Norway (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, 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. While the share of Sweden (X p.p.) and Finland (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Norway (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the largest vegetable importing markets in Scandinavia were Sweden ($X), Norway ($X) and Finland ($X).

Among the main importing countries, Finland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

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