Sweden: Spinach Market 2025

Spinach Market Size in Sweden

The Swedish spinach market fell rapidly to $X in 2022, reducing by -21.8% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 2.2%. Spinach consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Spinach Production in Sweden

In value terms, spinach production rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 35%. Spinach production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of spinach in Sweden declined to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by -5.6% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the yield saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, the average spinach yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the 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 harvested area of spinach in Sweden shrank to X ha, with a decrease of -6.2% against the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 14%. The spinach harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Spinach Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, the amount of spinach exported from Sweden skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 23% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 487% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, spinach exports stood at $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 119% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for spinach exports from Sweden, with a 39% share of total exports. Moreover, spinach exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Norway (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy totaled +99.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (+11.7% per year) and France (+64.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for spinach exported from Sweden were Finland ($X), Italy ($X) and Norway ($X), together comprising 73% of total exports. France, Spain, Lithuania, Ireland, Poland and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +113.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average spinach export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 150%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Lithuania (+11.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Spinach Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2022, supplies from abroad of spinach decreased by -1.4% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after six years of growth. In general, total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -14.1% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, spinach imports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 40%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) were the main suppliers of spinach imports to Sweden, with a combined 81% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Poland, France and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +55.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest spinach suppliers to Sweden were Italy ($X), Spain ($X) and Denmark ($X), together accounting for 81% of total imports. The Netherlands, France, Poland and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +41.6%, 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 spinach import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -10.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 8.5% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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 Germany (-0.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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