Sweden: Fruit Market 2025

Fruit Market Size in Sweden

After two years of growth, the Swedish fruit market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Fruit Production in Sweden

In value terms, fruit production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average fruit yield in Sweden shrank slightly to X tons per ha, waning by X% compared with the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average fruit yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of fruits production in Sweden reduced modestly to X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fruit production reached the maximum at X ha in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Fruit Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, exports of fruits from Sweden shrank slightly to X tons, approximately mirroring the year before. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fruit exports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X tons) was the main destination for fruit exports from Sweden, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, fruit exports to Denmark exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Finland (X tons), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, Denmark ($X) remains the key foreign market for fruits exports from Sweden, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Denmark stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Finland (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

Fruit Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2022, supplies from abroad of fruits decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fruit imports declined to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons) were the main suppliers of fruit imports to Sweden, together accounting for X% of total imports. Germany, Italy, Colombia, Poland, the Dominican Republic, Belgium, Denmark, Panama, Costa Rica and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest fruit suppliers to Sweden, with a combined X% share of total imports. Ecuador, Italy, Denmark, Belgium, the Dominican Republic, Colombia, France, Poland, Costa Rica and Panama lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Ecuador, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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 fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. 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.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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