Sweden: Wheat Gluten Market 2025

Wheat Gluten Market Size in Sweden

For the third year in a row, the Swedish wheat gluten market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -3.4% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a sharp setback. Wheat gluten consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Wheat Gluten Production in Sweden

In value terms, wheat gluten production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Wheat Gluten Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, the amount of wheat gluten exported from Sweden rose rapidly to X tons, increasing by 9.8% against the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 25%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wheat gluten exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) were the main destinations of wheat gluten exports from Sweden, with a combined 68% share of total exports. The United States, Norway, Estonia, Italy and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Norway (with a CAGR of +70.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), the United States ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the largest markets for wheat gluten exported from Sweden worldwide, together comprising 70% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +136.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 wheat gluten export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 15% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, wheat gluten export price increased by +76.8% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 44%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 the Netherlands (+40.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wheat Gluten Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2022, approx. X tons of wheat gluten were imported into Sweden; jumping by 22% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports, however, recorded a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 32%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wheat gluten imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of wheat gluten to Sweden, accounting for a 62% share of total imports. Moreover, wheat gluten imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), twofold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from France amounted to +1.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+20.9% per year) and Germany (-8.6% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wheat gluten to Sweden, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 26% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from France amounted to +4.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+20.7% per year) and Germany (-5.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average wheat gluten import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 5.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 8.2% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Denmark ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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