Sweden: Blueberry And Cranberry Market 2025

Blueberry And Cranberry Market Size in Sweden

The Swedish blueberry and cranberry market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, increasing by 216% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a abrupt decrease. Blueberry and cranberry consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Blueberry And Cranberry Production in Sweden

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 94%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of blueberries and cranberries in Sweden soared to X tons per ha in 2022, growing by 5,855% against 2021 figures. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the average blueberry and cranberry yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 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, the harvested area of blueberries and cranberries in Sweden contracted to X ha, which is down by -10% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 150%. The blueberry and cranberry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Blueberry And Cranberry Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, shipments abroad of blueberries and cranberries increased by 107% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 357% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 205% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Latvia (X tons), Estonia (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) were the main destinations of blueberry and cranberry exports from Sweden, with a combined 97% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Lithuania (with a CAGR of +22.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Latvia ($X), Estonia ($X) and Lithuania ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for blueberry and cranberry exported from Sweden worldwide, together accounting for 91% of total exports.

Lithuania, with a CAGR of +17.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average blueberry and cranberry export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -28.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 31%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Latvia ($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 (+10.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Blueberry And Cranberry Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2022, supplies from abroad of blueberries and cranberries increased by 6.9% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% 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 +77.0% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 53% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry imports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 36%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Finland (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of blueberry and cranberry imports to Sweden, together accounting for 68% of total imports. Germany, Spain and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +36.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest blueberry and cranberry suppliers to Sweden, with a combined 71% share of total imports. Spain, Finland and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +36.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average blueberry and cranberry import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -20.1% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, blueberry and cranberry import price decreased by -21.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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