Sweden: Green Bean Market 2025

Green Bean Market Size in Sweden

In 2022, the Swedish green bean market increased by 3.2% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. In general, consumption saw a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Green Bean Production in Sweden

In value terms, green bean production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production faced a sharp setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 96% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of green beans in Sweden fell modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw measured growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, the average green bean yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of green beans production in Sweden contracted to X ha, waning by -10% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 25% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then declined in the following year.

Green Bean Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, exports of green beans from Sweden fell sharply to X tons, which is down by -28.6% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed a sharp decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 446% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, green bean exports fell markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a sharp reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 242%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Norway (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main destinations of green bean exports from Sweden, with a combined 97% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Norway (with a CAGR of +55.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Norway ($X), Finland ($X) and Denmark ($X) were the largest markets for green bean exported from Sweden worldwide, together comprising 95% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Finland, with a CAGR of +50.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average green bean export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 129%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Finland (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Green Bean Imports

Imports into Sweden

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of green beans decreased by -2.9% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, green bean imports rose notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 18%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) were the main suppliers of green bean imports to Sweden, together accounting for 78% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +70.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of green beans to Sweden, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Denmark ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands amounted to -10.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (+13.7% per year) and Spain (+63.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average green bean import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 8.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 15% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+10.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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