Sweden: Market for Cherries and Sour Cherries 2024

Market Size for Cherries and Sour Cherries in Sweden

The Swedish cherry and sour cherry market contracted to $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, consumption showed strong growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Cherries and Sour Cherries in Sweden

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 81% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of cherries and sour cherries in Sweden reduced sharply to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of -58.3% on 2021. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 258% against the previous year. The cherry and sour cherry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The cherry and sour cherry harvested area in Sweden surged to X ha in 2022, with an increase of 160% on the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a perceptible setback. The cherry and sour cherry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, shipments abroad of cherries and sour cherries decreased by -36.9% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports faced a sharp setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 212% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry exports fell markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a sharp reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 141% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X tons), Finland (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of cherry and sour cherry exports from Sweden, with a combined 84% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Finland (with a CAGR of +70.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for cherry and sour cherry exported from Sweden were Finland ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Norway ($X), with a combined 84% share of total exports.

Finland, with a CAGR of +69.4%, 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

The average cherry and sour cherry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -4.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 35% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($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 (-0.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Imports into Sweden

In 2022, imports of cherries and sour cherries into Sweden expanded remarkably to X tons, with an increase of 6.4% on the previous year. Overall, imports continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 129%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry imports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 104%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) were the main suppliers of cherry and sour cherry imports to Sweden, together comprising 69% of total imports. Spain, Greece and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Greece (with a CAGR of +48.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cherry and sour cherry suppliers to Sweden were Denmark ($X), Germany ($X) and Turkey ($X), together comprising 64% of total imports. Spain, Greece and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

Among the main suppliers, Greece, with a CAGR of +45.0%, recorded 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

The average cherry and sour cherry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -11.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 13%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Denmark ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+0.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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