Sweden: Sour Cherry Market 2022

Sour Cherry Market Size in Sweden

The Swedish sour cherry market contracted remarkably to $X in 2021, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, consumption faced a sharp decline. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sour Cherry Production in Sweden

In value terms, sour cherry production dropped rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a sharp shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of sour cherries in Sweden dropped markedly to X kg per ha in 2021, reducing by -X% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average sour cherry yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, 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 sour cherry harvested area in Sweden amounted to X ha in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the sour cherry harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Sour Cherry Exports

Exports from Sweden

For the sixth year in a row, Sweden recorded decline in overseas shipments of sour cherries, which decreased by X% to X kg in 2021. Overall, exports saw a significant contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sour cherry exports totaled $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a sharp setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Norway (X kg) was the main destination for sour cherry exports from Sweden, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Norway was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Norway was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average sour cherry export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Norway.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Norway amounted to X% per year.

Sour Cherry Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2021, purchases abroad of sour cherries was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, faced a precipitous decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sour cherry imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a significant curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tons) was the main sour cherry supplier to Sweden, accounting for a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands stood at -X%.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sour cherry to Sweden.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands stood at -X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sour cherry import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the Netherlands.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to -X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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