Sweden: Grain Market 2025

Grain Market Size in Sweden

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Swedish grain market, when its value increased by X% to $X. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a slight curtailment. Grain consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Grain Production in Sweden

In value terms, grain production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Grain production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of cereal grains in Sweden rose markedly to X tons per ha, surging by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the average grain yield remained 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, approx. X ha of cereal grains were harvested in Sweden; standing approx. at 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to grain production reached the maximum at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Grain Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, overseas shipments of cereal grains decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, grain exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) were the main destinations of grain exports from Sweden, together accounting for X% of total exports. Belgium, Lithuania, Norway, the Netherlands, the United States, Algeria and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Lithuania (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and Denmark ($X) were the largest markets for grain exported from Sweden worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Belgium, Lithuania, Norway, the Netherlands, the United States, Algeria and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Lithuania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average grain export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, grain export price increased by X% against 2016 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to the UK ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) and Algeria ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grain Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of cereal grains, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, grain imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of grain imports to Sweden, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Denmark (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Denmark ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest grain suppliers to Sweden, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 grain import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, grain import price increased by X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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