Sweden: Frozen Norway Lobster Market 2025

Frozen Norway Lobster Market Size in Sweden

In 2022, the Swedish frozen norway lobster market decreased by -14.4% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, saw resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Frozen Norway Lobster Production in Sweden

In value terms, frozen norway lobster production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 666% against the previous year. Frozen norway lobster production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Frozen Norway Lobster Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, overseas shipments of frozen norway lobsters increased by 240% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after six years of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen norway lobster exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 472% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Finland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of frozen norway lobster exports from Sweden, together comprising 83% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +103.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Finland ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest markets for frozen norway lobster exported from Sweden worldwide, together comprising 81% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Spain, with a CAGR of +111.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average frozen norway lobster export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 20% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 131% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Germany ($X per ton) and Denmark ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Finland ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Denmark (+9.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Norway Lobster Imports

Imports into Sweden

After three years of growth, overseas purchases of frozen norway lobsters decreased by -10.8% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed measured growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 71%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, frozen norway lobster imports declined to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a moderate increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 71% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

Denmark (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Norway (X tons) were the main suppliers of frozen norway lobster imports to Sweden, together comprising 99% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +23.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest frozen norway lobster suppliers to Sweden were Denmark ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Norway ($X), together accounting for 99% of total imports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +20.0%, saw 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 mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average frozen norway lobster import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 6.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 34%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, 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 Norway ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (+9.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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