Alliaceous vegetables market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

The Swedish market for alliaceous vegetables expanded from 90 431 tons in 2018 to 109 344 tons in 2023, reflecting overall growth of 21%. This increase was supported by a steady rise in domestic production, which grew by 33% over the same period, reaching 74 480 tons in 2023.

Market volume peaked at 108 603 tons in 2020 before contracting to 101 968 tons in 2021, largely due to a drop in imports from 35 745 tons to 31 310 tons. Imports subsequently recovered, contributing to the market's return to growth in 2022 and 2023.

Production alliaceous vegetables in Sweden

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Top producers of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

Sweden's production of alliaceous vegetables has grown for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 73 130 tonnes, marking a significant increase of 25.2% compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production rose by 9.2%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 3.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 56 200 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 16.1% during this timeframe.

Annual dynamics of production in Sweden in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports alliaceous vegetables from Sweden

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The export market for alliaceous vegetables showed considerable volatility over the observed period. In 2019, exports peaked at 722 tonnes, but then dropped sharply to 272 tonnes in 2020, representing a steep decline of 62.3% year-on-year. This created a 2.7-fold difference between the highest and lowest points. The largest increase in exports occurred in 2019, with a growth of 76.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Denmark, Finland, and Norway were the main destinations for Sweden's alliaceous vegetable exports by volume. Denmark accounted for 37.4% of exports, Finland for 20.5%, and Norway for 16.5%. Together, these three countries represented 74.5% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of alliaceous vegetable exports from Sweden reached 826 thousand US dollars, showing a gradual decline of 8.0% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 6.5% overall, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 799 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 9.5%. In contrast, 2019 marked the peak at 897 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 12.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Denmark, Finland, and Norway remained the principal buyers of Swedish alliaceous vegetables by value. Denmark accounted for 50.1% of export value, Finland for 23.6%, and Norway for 13.7%. Collectively, these three markets represented 87.5% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2017-2020

Imports alliaceous vegetables to Sweden

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In 2020, Sweden imported 35 745 tonnes of alliaceous vegetables, which was 6.0% lower than in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 4.0% overall, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.4%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 34 642 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 7.0%. The peak occurred in 2019 at 38 016 tonnes, with the largest increase of 9.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Spain dominated Sweden's alliaceous vegetable imports by volume. The Netherlands accounted for 56.4% of imports, Denmark for 14.4%, and Spain for 12.9%. Together, these three countries made up 83.6% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of alliaceous vegetable imports into Sweden amounted to 45 909 thousand US dollars, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of 7.4%. However, over the 2017-2020 period, import value actually increased by 7.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 42 244 thousand US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2019 at 49 557 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 17.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Throughout 2017-2020, the Netherlands, Spain, and Germany were the key sources for Sweden's alliaceous vegetable imports by value. The Netherlands accounted for 51.3% of import value, Spain for 23.5%, and Germany for 8.9%. Collectively, these three countries represented 83.7% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Sweden in value, 2017-2020