Sweden: Strawberry Market 2024

Strawberry Market Size in Sweden

The Swedish strawberry market stood at $X in 2022, surging by 12% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Strawberry Production in Sweden

In value terms, strawberry production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of strawberries in Sweden reached X tons per ha in 2022, picking up by 3.3% against the previous year. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average strawberry yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 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 strawberries in Sweden amounted to X ha, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the harvested area increased by 6.1%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to strawberry production reached the maximum at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Strawberry Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, overseas shipments of strawberries increased by 132% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 320% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, strawberry exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 316% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Norway (X tons) was the main destination for strawberry exports from Sweden, accounting for a 68% share of total exports. Moreover, strawberry exports to Norway exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Finland (X tons), threefold. Denmark (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Norway stood at -8.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Finland (-9.8% per year) and Denmark (+2.1% per year).

In value terms, Norway ($X) remains the key foreign market for strawberries exports from Sweden, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Finland ($X), with a 24% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Norway amounted to -10.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Finland (-7.3% per year) and the Netherlands (+45.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average strawberry export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 3.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 27%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Finland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Norway ($X per ton) and Denmark ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Finland (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Strawberry Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2022, purchases abroad of strawberries was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, strawberry imports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 6.7%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of strawberry imports to Sweden, with a combined 93% share of total imports. Poland, Slovakia and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 4.2%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of +411.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest strawberry suppliers to Sweden, together accounting for 94% of total imports. Poland, Slovakia and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 3.3%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Slovakia, with a CAGR of +347.5%, saw 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 strawberry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 19%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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