Sweden: Tomato Market 2024

Tomato Market Size in Sweden

After two years of growth, the Swedish tomato market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Tomato Production in Sweden

In value terms, tomato production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average tomato yield in Sweden dropped to X tons per ha, standing approx. at the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average tomato yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of tomatoes in Sweden amounted to X ha, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the tomato harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Tomato Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, exports of tomatoes from Sweden declined rapidly to X tons, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, exports, however, saw noticeable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tomato exports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a temperate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X tons) was the main destination for tomato exports from Sweden, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, tomato exports to Denmark exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Denmark amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, Denmark ($X) remains the key foreign market for tomatoes exports from Sweden, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Denmark totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average tomato export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

Tomato Imports

Imports into Sweden

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of tomatoes decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, tomato imports declined to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest tomato supplier to Sweden, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, tomato imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), threefold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tomatoes to Sweden, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average tomato import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Germany ($X per ton) and Denmark ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform