Sweden: Chili And Pepper Market 2025

Chili And Pepper Market Size in Sweden

In 2022, the Swedish chili and pepper market decreased by -13.4% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Chili And Pepper Production in Sweden

In value terms, chili and pepper production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of chilies and peppers (green) in Sweden was estimated at less than X kg per ha in 2022, remaining stable against 2021. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The chili and pepper harvested area in Sweden totaled less than X ha in 2022, flattening at the previous year. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Chili And Pepper Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, overseas shipments of chilies and peppers (green) decreased by -48% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 201% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chili and pepper exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 191% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X tons) was the main destination for chili and pepper exports from Sweden, with a 68% share of total exports. Moreover, chili and pepper exports to Denmark exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), sevenfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Denmark totaled +18.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+54.1% per year) and Germany (+18.0% per year).

In value terms, Denmark ($X) remains the key foreign market for chilies and peppers (green) exports from Sweden, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Finland, with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Denmark totaled +14.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+25.8% per year) and Finland (-0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chili and pepper export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 14% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 47% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chili And Pepper Imports

Imports into Sweden

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of chilies and peppers (green) decreased by -10% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 15%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, chili and pepper imports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 21%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of chili and pepper imports to Sweden, together comprising 88% of total imports. Germany, Poland and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 9.6%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +63.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest chili and pepper suppliers to Sweden were the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for 90% of total imports. Turkey, Poland and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 8.8%.

Among the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +60.8%, saw 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

The average chili and pepper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -5.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 14%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece (+19.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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