Sweden: Tomato Market 2024

Tomato Market Size in Sweden

The Swedish tomato market was estimated at $X in 2021, rising by 9.2% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Tomato Production in Sweden

In value terms, tomato production dropped dramatically to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 111%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then declined sharply in the following year.

The average yield of tomatoes in Sweden expanded slightly to X tons per ha in 2021, picking up by 4.8% against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the yield increased by 26% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the average tomato 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.

The tomato harvested area in Sweden dropped to X ha in 2021, with a decrease of -10% on 2020. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by 25% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then fell in the following year.

Tomato Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2021, overseas shipments of tomatoes were finally on the rise to reach X tons after four years of decline. In general, exports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 142%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tomato exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 102%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of tomato exports from Sweden, with a combined 94% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +46.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Denmark ($X) remains the key foreign market for tomato exports from Sweden, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Denmark was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+13.9% per year) and Germany (+55.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average tomato export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -31.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 55%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then fell notably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Tomato Imports

Imports into Sweden

Tomato imports into Sweden reached X tons in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 6.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tomato imports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest tomato supplier to Sweden, accounting for a 58% share of total imports. Moreover, tomato imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X tons), with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands amounted to -1.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-1.2% per year) and France (+10.7% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tomato to Sweden, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-1.1% per year) and France (+12.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average tomato import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 11% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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