Sweden: Market for Flaked or Rolled Cereals 2025

Market Size for Flaked or Rolled Cereals in Sweden

In 2022, the Swedish flaked or rolled cereal market decreased by -9.6% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after five years of growth. Overall, the total consumption indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -15.6% against 2020 indices. Flaked or rolled cereal consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Flaked or Rolled Cereals in Sweden

In value terms, flaked or rolled cereal production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% 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 +88.8% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 58% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Flaked or Rolled Cereals

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, the amount of flaked or rolled cereals exported from Sweden skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by 34% on 2021. Overall, exports saw a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 313% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, flaked or rolled cereal exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 99%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for flaked or rolled cereal exports from Sweden, accounting for a 43% share of total exports. Moreover, flaked or rolled cereal exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Latvia (X tons), threefold. Finland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States amounted to +76.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Latvia (+27.9% per year) and Finland (+5.2% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for flaked or rolled cereals exports from Sweden, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Finland ($X), with an 8.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Norway, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States stood at +67.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Finland (+0.8% per year) and Norway (-6.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average flaked or rolled cereal export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 7.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 155%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Latvia ($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 Denmark (+8.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Flaked or Rolled Cereals

Imports into Sweden

In 2022, purchases abroad of flaked or rolled cereals decreased by -34.2% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports, however, recorded temperate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 111%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, flaked or rolled cereal imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 48%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Denmark (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of flaked or rolled cereal to Sweden, with a 41% share of total imports. Moreover, flaked or rolled cereal imports from Denmark exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Finland (X tons), threefold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Denmark totaled +4.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Finland (+1.4% per year) and Turkey (+9.5% per year).

In value terms, Denmark ($X) constituted the largest supplier of flaked or rolled cereals to Sweden, comprising 31% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Finland, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Denmark amounted to +13.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+13.2% per year) and Finland (+0.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average flaked or rolled cereal import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 25% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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