Sweden: Vinegar-Preserved Vegetable Market 2025

Vinegar-Preserved Vegetable Market Size in Sweden

In 2022, the Swedish vinegar-preserved vegetable market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, the total consumption indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Vinegar-Preserved Vegetable Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, exports of vegetables in vinegar other than potatoes from Sweden surged to X tons, increasing by 22% against the previous year. Overall, total exports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% 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 +63.0% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 37%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vinegar-preserved vegetable exports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 46%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X tons), Finland (X tons) and Latvia (X tons) were the main destinations of vinegar-preserved vegetable exports from Sweden, together comprising 79% of total exports. Norway, Qatar, Estonia, Germany, Belgium, Spain and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Qatar (with a CAGR of +58,314.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for vinegar-preserved vegetable exported from Sweden were Denmark ($X), Finland ($X) and Norway ($X), with a combined 77% share of total exports. Latvia, Belgium, Germany, Spain, Estonia, the Netherlands and Qatar lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

Among the main countries of destination, Qatar, with a CAGR of +249.4%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vinegar-preserved vegetable export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -7.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, posted a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 49%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Qatar ($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 the Netherlands (+17.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vinegar-Preserved Vegetable Imports

Imports into Sweden

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of vegetables in vinegar other than potatoes increased by 17% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vinegar-preserved vegetable imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of vinegar-preserved vegetable imports to Sweden, together accounting for 51% of total imports. India, Greece, Mexico, Italy, Poland, Egypt, Denmark, Lebanon, China and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Mexico (with a CAGR of +113.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest vinegar-preserved vegetable suppliers to Sweden were Germany ($X), Turkey ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for 46% of total imports. Mexico, India, Greece, Italy, Poland, Egypt, Lebanon, China, Denmark and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Mexico, with a CAGR of +120.1%, recorded 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 vinegar-preserved vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -3.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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