Sweden: Rye Market 2025

Rye Market Size in Sweden

The Swedish rye market amounted to $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded tangible growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Rye Production in Sweden

In value terms, rye production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 129%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average rye yield in Sweden amounted to X tons per ha, surging by 4.7% compared with the previous year. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by 50%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the average rye yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of rye production in Sweden expanded markedly to X ha, growing by 10% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, rye harvested area decreased by -14.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 67%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the rye harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Rye Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of rye, when their volume increased by 79% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 768% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, rye exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 693%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Iceland (X tons) were the main destinations of rye exports from Sweden, together accounting for 97% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Iceland (with a CAGR of +4.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for rye exported from Sweden were Germany ($X), Denmark ($X) and Finland ($X), together comprising 96% of total exports. These countries were followed by Iceland, which accounted for a further 3.7%.

Iceland, with a CAGR of +7.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average rye export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 27% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($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 Finland (+14.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Rye Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2022, purchases abroad of rye increased by 67% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 196% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rye imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of rye to Sweden, with a 75% share of total imports. Moreover, rye imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Poland stood at +69.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-12.8% per year) and Denmark (-14.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest rye suppliers to Sweden were Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and Denmark ($X), with a combined 99% share of total imports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +60.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average rye import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -26.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 118%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average 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 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 (+13.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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