Sweden: Market for Cherries and Sour Cherries 2024

Market Size for Cherries and Sour Cherries in Sweden

The Swedish cherry and sour cherry market reduced slightly to $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Cherries and Sour Cherries in Sweden

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry production expanded rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, faced a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average cherry and sour cherry yield in Sweden reached X tons per ha, picking up by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield, however, faced a dramatic decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average cherry and sour cherry yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The cherry and sour cherry harvested area in Sweden rose rapidly to X ha in 2022, with an increase of X% against the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, 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. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the cherry and sour cherry harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, shipments abroad of cherries and sour cherries decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a dramatic slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry exports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a sharp decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Finland (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of cherry and sour cherry exports from Sweden, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Finland (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Finland ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Denmark ($X) were the largest markets for cherry and sour cherry exported from Sweden worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Finland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cherry and sour cherry export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($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 Finland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Imports into Sweden

In 2022, the amount of cherries and sour cherries imported into Sweden totaled X tons, increasing by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry imports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) were the main suppliers of cherry and sour cherry imports to Sweden, together comprising X% of total imports. Spain, Greece and the Netherlands 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 Greece (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Greece, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 cherry and sour cherry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($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 a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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