Sweden: Cereal Market 2025

Cereal Market Size in Sweden

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Swedish cereal market, when its value increased by X% to $X. In general, consumption, however, recorded a slight descent. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cereal Production in Sweden

In value terms, cereal production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of cereals in Sweden rose significantly to X tons per ha, growing by X% against the year before. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the average cereal 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.

The cereal harvested area in Sweden reached X ha in 2022, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cereal production attained the maximum at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cereal Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, shipments abroad of cereals decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cereal exports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a slight 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) were the main destinations of cereal exports from Sweden, together comprising 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) appeared to be the largest markets for cereal 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 accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Lithuania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

In 2022, the average cereal export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a slight 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, cereal 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 overseas 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.

Cereal Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2022, supplies from abroad of cereals was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cereal imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Denmark (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest cereal suppliers to Sweden were Poland ($X), Denmark ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, 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 cereal import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a pronounced 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, cereal 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%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady 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.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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