Sweden: Strawberry Market 2024

Strawberry Market Size in Sweden

The Swedish strawberry market was estimated at $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Strawberry consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Strawberry Production in Sweden

In value terms, strawberry production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Strawberry production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of strawberries in Sweden shrank modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% 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 stood 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of strawberries were harvested in Sweden; therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X%. The strawberry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Strawberry Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, overseas shipments of strawberries increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, strawberry exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

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

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

In value terms, Norway ($X), Finland ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for strawberry exported from Sweden worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average strawberry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were 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 the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Strawberry Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of strawberries, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, strawberry imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

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

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 X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest strawberry suppliers to Sweden were Spain ($X), Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Poland, Denmark, Slovakia and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Slovakia, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

In 2022, the average strawberry import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell markedly 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 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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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