Vegetable Market in Sweden
Market Overview
The Swedish vegetable market reached $
in , approximately equating the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +% from 2007 to ; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Vegetable consumption peaked in and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, vegetable production dropped modestly to $ in estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +% over the period from 2007 to ; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of %. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $ in 2009; afterwards, it flattened through to .
The average yield of vegetables in Sweden fell modestly to tonnes per ha in , flattening at . The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +% over the period from 2007 to ; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of % against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average vegetable yield hit record highs at tonnes per ha in , and then dropped modestly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.
The vegetable harvested area in Sweden shrank to ha in , waning by -% against . Overall, the harvested area recorded a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in with an increase of % against the previous year. The vegetable harvested area peaked at ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to , the harvested area remained at a lower figure.
in , approximately equating the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +% from 2007 to ; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Vegetable consumption peaked in and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.In value terms, vegetable production dropped modestly to $
in estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +% over the period from 2007 to ; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of %. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $ in 2009; afterwards, it flattened through to .The average yield of vegetables in Sweden fell modestly to
tonnes per ha in , flattening at . The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +% over the period from 2007 to ; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of % against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average vegetable yield hit record highs at tonnes per ha in , and then dropped modestly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.The vegetable harvested area in Sweden shrank to
ha in , waning by -% against . Overall, the harvested area recorded a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in with an increase of % against the previous year. The vegetable harvested area peaked at ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to , the harvested area remained at a lower figure.Consumption
In , consumption of vegetables decreased by -% to tonnes for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, consumption attained the peak volume at tonnes in , and then dropped slightly in the following year.
The size of the vegetable market in Sweden amounted to $ in , remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +% from 2007 to ; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in and is expected to retain growth in years to come.
, consumption of vegetables decreased by -% to tonnes for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, consumption attained the peak volume at tonnes in , and then dropped slightly in the following year.The size of the vegetable market in Sweden amounted to $
in , remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +% from 2007 to ; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in and is expected to retain growth in years to come.Consumption By Type
Potatoes ( tonnes) constituted the product with the largest volume of consumption, comprising approx. % of total volume. Moreover, potatoes exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, carrots and turnips ( tonnes), eightfold. Tomatoes ( tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a % share.
From 2007 to, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the volume of consumption of potatoes was relatively modest. With regard to the other consumed products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: carrots and turnips (+% per year) and tomatoes (+% per year).
In value terms, potatoes ($) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by tomatoes ($). It was followed by cucumbers and gherkins.
From 2007 to, the average annual growth rate of the market volume of potatoes totaled +%. With regard to the other consumed products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: tomatoes (+% per year) and cucumbers and gherkins (+% per year).
tonnes) constituted the product with the largest volume of consumption, comprising approx. % of total volume. Moreover, potatoes exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, carrots and turnips ( tonnes), eightfold. Tomatoes ( tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a % share.From 2007 to
, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the volume of consumption of potatoes was relatively modest. With regard to the other consumed products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: carrots and turnips (+% per year) and tomatoes (+% per year).In value terms, potatoes ($
) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by tomatoes ($). It was followed by cucumbers and gherkins.From 2007 to
, the average annual growth rate of the market volume of potatoes totaled +%. With regard to the other consumed products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: tomatoes (+% per year) and cucumbers and gherkins (+% per year).Market Forecast
Driven by increasing demand for vegetable in Sweden, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +% for the period from to , which is projected to bring the market volume to tonnes by the end of .
% for the period from to , which is projected to bring the market volume to tonnes by the end of .Market Structure
In , the share of imports in total consumption accounted for % in value terms and % in physical terms. The share of imports remained relatively constant over the period under review.
, the share of imports in total consumption accounted for % in value terms and % in physical terms. The share of imports remained relatively constant over the period under review.Trade Balance
Sweden remains a net importer of vegetable; in physical and value terms, imports consistently exceeded exports from 2007 to . In , there was a significant trade deficit of tonnes, which was equal to $. This tangible trade deficit reflects the fact that the market remains dependent on imports, which is likely to continue in the medium term.
. In , there was a significant trade deficit of tonnes, which was equal to $. This tangible trade deficit reflects the fact that the market remains dependent on imports, which is likely to continue in the medium term.
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