Sweden: Pork Market 2025

Pork Market Size in Sweden

The Swedish pork market expanded modestly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 4.8% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a mild curtailment. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pork Production in Sweden

In value terms, pork production expanded remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 25% against the previous year. Pork production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of pork in Sweden declined to X kg per head, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by 1.9% against the previous year. The pork yield peaked at X kg per head in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

The number of animals slaughtered for pork production in Sweden reduced to X heads in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. In general, the number of producing animals, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 3.2%. Over the period under review, this number reached the peak level at X heads in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Pork Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, approx. X tons of pork were exported from Sweden; waning by -8% against the year before. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pork exports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 23%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) was the main destination for pork exports from Sweden, with a 35% share of total exports. Moreover, pork exports to Poland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, New Zealand (X tons), twofold. Denmark (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Poland amounted to -1.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: New Zealand (+0.6% per year) and Denmark (+7.4% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the key foreign market for pork exports from Sweden, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Poland was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: New Zealand (-1.7% per year) and Germany (+32.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pork export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 5.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 22% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($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 Russia (+12.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pork Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2022, overseas purchases of pork were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2013, thus ending a eight-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 6% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pork imports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 7.2%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of pork imports to Sweden, with a combined 88% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Finland and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 10%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +11.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Denmark ($X) and Poland ($X) were the largest pork suppliers to Sweden, together accounting for 85% of total imports. The Netherlands, Finland and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 12%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +10.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average pork import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 4.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 11%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, 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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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