Sweden: Grape Market 2024

Grape Market Size in Sweden

After two years of growth, the Swedish grape market decreased by -10.4% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Grape Production in Sweden

In value terms, grape production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 158% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of grapes in Sweden surged to X tons per ha, picking up by 18% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the average grape 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, approx. X ha of grapes were harvested in Sweden; waning by -5.6% on 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to grape production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Grape Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, approx. X tons of grapes were exported from Sweden; which is down by -53.1% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 89%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, grape exports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 118% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X tons) was the main destination for grape exports from Sweden, with a 86% share of total exports. Moreover, grape exports to Denmark exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Norway (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Denmark stood at -9.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (-15.5% per year) and Germany (-8.4% per year).

In value terms, Denmark ($X) remains the key foreign market for grapes exports from Sweden, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Norway ($X), with an 8.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Denmark totaled -9.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (-12.0% per year) and Germany (-3.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average grape export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -1.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 27%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 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 Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Finland ($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 Germany (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Grape Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2022, the amount of grapes imported into Sweden dropped to X tons, with a decrease of -6.6% against the year before. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, grape imports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 13%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest grape supplier to Sweden, accounting for a 39% share of total imports. Moreover, grape imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), threefold. Denmark (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands totaled +2.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-2.0% per year) and Denmark (-6.4% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of grapes to Sweden, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Denmark ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands amounted to +1.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (-6.3% per year) and Spain (+2.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average grape import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -5.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 13% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Denmark ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :