Sweden: Garlic Market Overview 2021

Garlic Market Size in Sweden

The Swedish garlic market soared to $X in 2020, with an increase of X% 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). Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Garlic Exports

Exports from Sweden

After three years of decline, shipments abroad of garlic increased by X% to X tonnes in 2020. In general, exports, however, showed a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, garlic exports surged to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Finland (X tonnes) was the main destination for garlic exports from Sweden, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, garlic exports to Finland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Denmark (X tonnes), fivefold. Germany (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

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

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

Finland saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average garlic export price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average export prices attained the maximum at $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Finland ($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 Germany, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Garlic Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2020, approx. X tonnes of garlic were imported into Sweden; growing by X% compared with 2019. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced decline. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, garlic imports soared to $X in 2020. Overall, total imports indicated noticeable growth from 2007 to 2020: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked in 2020 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes) and Germany (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of garlic imports to Sweden, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in the Netherlands, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest garlic suppliers to Sweden were Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by China, which accounted for a further X recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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 garlic import price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 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 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform