Sweden: Roasted Malt Market 2025

Roasted Malt Market Size in Sweden

In 2022, the Swedish roasted malt market increased by 22% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, saw a prominent increase. Roasted malt consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Roasted Malt Production in Sweden

In value terms, roasted malt production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a tangible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 70% against the previous year. Roasted malt production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Roasted Malt Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, the amount of roasted malt exported from Sweden skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 356% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 509%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, roasted malt exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X tons) was the main destination for roasted malt exports from Sweden, with a 86% share of total exports. Moreover, roasted malt exports to Denmark exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Norway (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Denmark amounted to +164.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (+43.9% per year) and Finland (+1.2% per year).

In value terms, Denmark ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for roasted malt exports from Sweden, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Norway ($X), with an 11% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Denmark amounted to +169.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (+45.9% per year) and Finland (+0.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average roasted malt export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 90% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded tangible growth. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the 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 Denmark ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Finland ($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 Denmark (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Roasted Malt Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2022, purchases abroad of roasted malt decreased by -10.2% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 98% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, roasted malt imports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Finland (X tons), Poland (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main suppliers of roasted malt imports to Sweden, with a combined 78% share of total imports. Germany and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +20.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest roasted malt suppliers to Sweden were Finland ($X), Poland ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined 74% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the UK, with a CAGR of +13.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average roasted malt import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 42% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Denmark ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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