Sweden: Shelled Walnut Market 2025

Shelled Walnut Market Size in Sweden

The Swedish shelled walnut market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, with an increase of 18% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Shelled walnut consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Shelled Walnut Production in Sweden

In value terms, shelled walnut production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Shelled Walnut Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, approx. X tons of shelled walnuts were exported from Sweden; picking up by 58% on 2021 figures. Overall, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +11.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 168%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, shelled walnut exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +34.5% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 146% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X tons) was the main destination for shelled walnut exports from Sweden, with a 55% share of total exports. Moreover, shelled walnut exports to Denmark exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Norway (X tons), threefold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Denmark amounted to +6.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (+66.2% per year) and the Netherlands (+81.0% per year).

In value terms, Denmark ($X) remains the key foreign market for shelled walnuts exports from Sweden, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Norway ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Denmark amounted to +3.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (+55.8% per year) and Germany (-8.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average shelled walnut export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -18.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 7% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Finland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 (+0.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Shelled Walnut Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2022, approx. X tons of shelled walnuts were imported into Sweden; growing by 9.7% on the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 25%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, shelled walnut imports soared to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) were the main suppliers of shelled walnut imports to Sweden, with a combined 68% share of total imports. Germany, China, Chile, Lithuania, France and Moldova lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Chile (with a CAGR of +42.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest shelled walnut suppliers to Sweden were the Netherlands ($X), Denmark ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for 68% of total imports. The United States, Chile, China, Lithuania, France and Moldova lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Chile, with a CAGR of +30.5%, 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

The average shelled walnut import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 18% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+2.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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