Sweden: Carrot And Turnip Market Overview 2021

Carrot And Turnip Market Size in Sweden

The Swedish carrot and turnip market contracted modestly to $X in 2020, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. from 2013 to 2020, the growth of the market failed to regain the momentum.

Carrot And Turnip Production in Sweden

In value terms, carrot and turnip production fell to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, production saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. from 2013 to 2020, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2020, the average carrot and turnip yield in Sweden reached X tonnes per ha, increasing by X% compared with 2019. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average carrot and turnip yield attained the maximum level at X tonnes per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, the yield failed to regain the momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2020, the total area harvested in terms of carrots and turnips production in Sweden contracted slightly to X ha, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when the harvested area increased by X% y-o-y. The carrot and turnip harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, the harvested area failed to regain the momentum.

Carrot And Turnip Exports

Exports from Sweden

For the third year in a row, Sweden recorded growth in shipments abroad of carrots and turnips, which increased by X% to X tonnes in 2020. Over the period under review, exports showed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum in 2020 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, carrot and turnip exports soared to $X in 2020. Overall, exports continue to indicate a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked in 2020 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X tonnes) was the main destination for carrot and turnip exports from Sweden, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, carrot and turnip exports to Denmark exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Latvia (X tonnes), more than tenfold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Denmark amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Latvia (+X% per year) and Norway (-X% per year).

In value terms, Denmark ($X) remains the key foreign market for carrot and turnip exports from Sweden, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Latvia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Denmark stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Latvia (+X% per year) and Norway (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average carrot and turnip export price amounted to $X per tonne, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Latvia ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Latvia, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Carrot And Turnip Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2020, supplies from abroad of carrots and turnips decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports recorded a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, carrot and turnip imports fell rapidly to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. from 2019 to 2020, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes) and Germany (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of carrot and turnip imports to Sweden, together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Denmark, Israel and Belgium, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Belgium, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest carrot and turnip suppliers to Sweden were Denmark ($X), Italy ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Germany, Israel and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of 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 carrot and turnip import price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, import price indicated notable growth from 2007 to 2020: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2019, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per tonne), while the price for Italy ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for carrots and turnips in the world?

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China (22M tonnes) remains the largest carrot and turnip consuming country worldwide, accounting for 47% of total volume. Moreover, carrot and turnip consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Uzbekistan (3M tonnes), sevenfold. Russia (1.7M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 3.6% share.

What are the largest producers of carrots and turnips in the world?

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China (22M tonnes) remains the largest carrot and turnip producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 48% of total volume. Moreover, carrot and turnip production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Uzbekistan (3.1M tonnes), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Russia (1.6M tonnes), with a 3.4% share.

What are the leading suppliers of carrots and turnips to Sweden?

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In value terms, Denmark ($2.1M), Italy ($2.1M) and the Netherlands ($1.8M) constituted the largest carrot and turnip suppliers to Sweden, together comprising 77% of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Israel and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 20%.

What are the leading importers of carrots and turnips from Sweden?

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In value terms, Denmark ($1.9M) remains the key foreign market for carrot and turnip exports from Sweden, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Latvia ($331K), with a 13% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for carrots and turnips in Sweden?

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The average carrot and turnip export price stood at $581 per tonne in 2020, falling by -8.5% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for carrots and turnips in Sweden?

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The average carrot and turnip import price stood at $852 per tonne in 2020, standing approx. at the previous year.