Sweden: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in Sweden

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Swedish fruit market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Fruit Production in Sweden

In value terms, fruit production rose markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period 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 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of fruits in Sweden expanded significantly to X tons per ha in 2022, picking up by X% compared with the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average fruit yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The fruit harvested area in Sweden reduced to X ha in 2022, leveling off at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fruit production attained the maximum at X ha in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Fruit Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, overseas shipments of fruits increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fruit exports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X tons) was the main destination for fruit exports from Sweden, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, fruit exports to Denmark exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Finland (X tons), with a X% share.

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

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

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

Export Prices by Country

The average fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

Fruit Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2022, purchases abroad of fruits decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fruit imports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons) were the main suppliers of fruit imports to Sweden, together accounting for X% of total imports. Germany, Italy, Poland, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Denmark, Belgium, Panama, Costa Rica and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest fruit suppliers to Sweden, with a combined X% share of total imports. Ecuador, Italy, Denmark, Belgium, the Dominican Republic, Colombia, France, Poland, Costa Rica and Panama lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, 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 fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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