Sweden: Potato Market 2025

Potato Market Size in Sweden

The Swedish potato market reached $X in 2021, surging by 7.6% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Potato Production in Sweden

In value terms, potato production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -11.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, the average yield of potatoes in Sweden dropped modestly to X tons per ha, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 3.6% against the previous year. The potato yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020, and then shrank in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of potatoes production in Sweden declined to X ha, stabilizing at 2020. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 4.5%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to potato production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Potato Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of potatoes, when their volume decreased by -12.3% to X tons. In general, exports recorded a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, potato exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +102.8% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 61% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Norway (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main destinations of potato exports from Sweden, together accounting for 88% of total exports. These countries were followed by Latvia and Spain, which together accounted for a further 10%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Latvia (with a CAGR of +136.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for potato exported from Sweden were Denmark ($X), Finland ($X) and Latvia ($X), with a combined 85% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Latvia, with a CAGR of +162.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average potato export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 35% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Norway ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+14.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Potato Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2021, supplies from abroad of potatoes decreased by -2.3% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 14% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, potato imports amounted to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Denmark (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main suppliers of potato imports to Sweden, together comprising 78% of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, the UK, France and Poland, which together accounted for a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +71.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest potato suppliers to Sweden were Denmark ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 63% share of total imports. Poland, Finland, France and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +284.6%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average potato import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 15% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.7%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+123.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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