Sweden: Vegetable And Melon Market 2024

Vegetable And Melon Market Size in Sweden

The Swedish vegetable and melon market stood at $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Vegetable And Melon Production in Sweden

In value terms, vegetable and melon production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Vegetable and melon production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of vegetables and melons in Sweden reached X tons per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average vegetable and melon yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of vegetables and melons production in Sweden reached X ha, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate 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. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable and melon production attained the maximum at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable And Melon Exports

Exports from Sweden

For the fifth consecutive year, Sweden recorded growth in shipments abroad of vegetables and melons, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, vegetable and melon exports contracted slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable and melon exports from Sweden, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable and melon exports to Denmark exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Finland (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Latvia (X tons), with an 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: Finland (X% per year) and Latvia (X% per year).

In value terms, Denmark ($X) remains the key foreign market for vegetables and melons exports from Sweden, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Finland ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Latvia, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable and melon export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

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 Denmark ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Norway ($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 Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable And Melon Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2022, overseas purchases of vegetables and melons were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, vegetable and melon imports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable and melon imports to Sweden, with a combined X% share of total imports. Denmark, France, Italy and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest vegetable and melon suppliers to Sweden were the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. France, Denmark, Italy and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable and melon import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Denmark ($X per ton) was 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.

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