Sweden: Vegetable Market 2025

Vegetable Market Size in Sweden

The Swedish vegetable market was estimated at $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Vegetable Production in Sweden

In value terms, vegetable production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of vegetables in Sweden rose slightly to X tons per ha, surging by X% on the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The vegetable yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. 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 vegetables production in Sweden rose modestly to X ha, with an increase of X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of vegetables, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

In value terms, vegetable exports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable exports from Sweden, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable exports to Denmark exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Finland (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Norway (X tons), with a X% share.

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

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Denmark stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Finland (X% per year) and Latvia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, vegetable export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

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 Denmark ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Norway ($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 Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2022, vegetable imports into Sweden reached X tons, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable imports declined to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

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

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

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

In terms of the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced in the following year.

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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Denmark ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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