Sweden: Chicken Meat Market 2025

Chicken Meat Market Size in Sweden

The Swedish chicken meat market declined to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -7.3% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Chicken Meat Production in Sweden

In value terms, chicken meat production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +35.6% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

In 2021, the average yield of chicken meat in Sweden was estimated at X kg per head, stabilizing at the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by 7.1% against the previous year. The chicken meat yield peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In 2021, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for chicken meat production in Sweden; with an increase of 4.9% against 2020 figures. This number increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the number of producing animals increased by 12%. The number of animals slaughtered for chicken meat production peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Chicken Meat Exports

Exports from Sweden

Chicken meat exports from Sweden stood at X tons in 2021, picking up by 8.9% compared with the year before. In general, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +73.6% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 16%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, chicken meat exports contracted modestly to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +37.4% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X tons) was the main destination for chicken meat exports from Sweden, with a 80% share of total exports. Moreover, chicken meat exports to Denmark exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Malaysia (X tons), with a 2.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Denmark amounted to +6.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+37.0% per year) and Malaysia (+1.1% per year).

In value terms, Denmark ($X) remains the key foreign market for chicken meat exports from Sweden, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Malaysia ($X), with an 8.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Denmark amounted to +11.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malaysia (-0.4% per year) and Germany (+25.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average chicken meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -9.5% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 26%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Denmark (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Chicken Meat Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2021, chicken meat imports into Sweden rose sharply to X tons, surging by 9% on 2020. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chicken meat imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Denmark (X tons) constituted the largest chicken meat supplier to Sweden, accounting for a 61% share of total imports. Moreover, chicken meat imports from Denmark exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), fourfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Denmark totaled +2.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+7.1% per year) and Germany (-0.1% per year).

In value terms, Denmark ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chicken meat to Sweden, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Latvia, with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Denmark was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+1.4% per year) and Latvia (+16.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average chicken meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Latvia ($X per ton), while the price for Lithuania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+0.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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