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Sweden: Maize Market 2025

Maize Market Size in Sweden

In 2022, the Swedish maize market decreased by -15% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, the total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Maize Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, approx. X tons of maize (green) were exported from Sweden; growing by 4.8% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 80%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, maize exports declined to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 236%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X tons) was the main destination for maize exports from Sweden, with a 88% share of total exports. Moreover, maize exports to Denmark exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Finland (X tons), more than tenfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Denmark stood at +25.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Finland (-1.2% per year) and Germany (+58.6% per year).

In value terms, Denmark ($X) remains the key foreign market for maize (green) exports from Sweden, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($X), with a 4.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 1.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Denmark totaled +35.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Finland (+0.1% per year) and Germany (+55.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average maize export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -13.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, posted strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 86%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Denmark (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Maize Imports

Imports into Sweden

Maize imports into Sweden contracted to X tons in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 58% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, maize imports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of maize imports to Sweden, with a combined 72% share of total imports. Denmark, Germany and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Denmark (with a CAGR of +13.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Italy ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the largest maize suppliers to Sweden, with a combined 74% share of total imports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +12.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average maize import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -12.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 19% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) and Denmark ($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 (+0.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for maize (green) in the world?

The country with the largest volume of maize consumption was the United States, comprising approx. 26% of total volume. Moreover, maize consumption in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Croatia, fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Nigeria, with a 5.9% share.

What are the largest producers of maize (green) in the world?

The country with the largest volume of maize production was the United States, comprising approx. 26% of total volume. Moreover, maize production in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Mexico, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Croatia, with a 7.2% share.

What are the leading suppliers of maize (green) to Sweden?

In value terms, the largest maize suppliers to Sweden were Italy, Spain and the Netherlands, together accounting for 74% of total imports. These countries were followed by Denmark, Germany, France and Lithuania, which together accounted for a further 19%.

What are the leading importers of maize (green) from Sweden?

In value terms, Denmark remains the key foreign market for maize exports from Sweden, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Finland, with a 5.4% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for maize (green) in Sweden?

The average maize export price stood at $6,074 per ton in 2021, approximately reflecting the previous year.

What is the average import price for maize (green) in Sweden?

In 2021, the average maize import price amounted to $2,535 per ton, picking up by 14% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the maize market in Sweden. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 446 - Green Corn (Maize)

Country coverage:

Sweden

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Sweden
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024