Scandinavia: Market for Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen) 2025

Market Size for Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen) in Scandinavia

The Scandinavia preserved and frozen vegetable market contracted slightly to $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Production of Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen) in Scandinavia

In value terms, preserved and frozen vegetable production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +111.4% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 25%. The level of production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen)

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2022, overseas shipments of vegetables (preserved, frozen) increased by 25% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. Total exports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% 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 +57.6% against 2018 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, preserved and frozen vegetable exports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% 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 +109.2% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 22%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Sweden (X tons) represented the key exporter of vegetables (preserved, frozen), making up 89% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Finland (X tons), comprising a 10% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to preserved and frozen vegetable exports from Sweden stood at +1.4%. At the same time, Finland (+11.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Finland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Scandinavia, with a CAGR of +11.5% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Finland increased by +6.1 percentage points.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the largest preserved and frozen vegetable supplier in Scandinavia, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($X), with a 7.7% share of total exports.

In Sweden, preserved and frozen vegetable exports increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -10.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by 14%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat 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 (+2.0%).

Imports of Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen)

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2022, approx. X tons of vegetables (preserved, frozen) were imported in Scandinavia; with an increase of 6.1% compared with 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 8%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, preserved and frozen vegetable imports stood at $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +16.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 17% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Sweden was the major importing country with an import of about X tons, which finished at 72% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Finland (X tons), committing a 27% share of total imports.

Imports into Sweden increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Finland (+4.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Finland emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Scandinavia, with a CAGR of +4.0% from 2012-2022. While the share of Finland (+2.2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Sweden (-2.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported vegetables (preserved, frozen) in Scandinavia, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($X), with a 27% share of total imports.

In Sweden, preserved and frozen vegetable imports increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while Sweden stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+2.7%).

Source: IndexBox Platform