Animal feed preparations market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

At the start of the period from 2018, the Swedish animal feed market was supported by increasing commercialization of livestock farming and growing animal herds, which raised demand for feed. Technological advances in feed formulation and investments in production capacity contributed to improved efficiency and product quality, while new market entrants added to competitive dynamics.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 disrupted global supply chains and raw material prices, affecting availability and costs for Swedish producers. In response, the market shifted toward more expensive functional feeds and additives aimed at enhancing animal health and immunity. This trend, alongside ongoing adoption of sustainable ingredients and precision nutrition, supported rising market value even as physical volumes gradually contracted through 2023.

In the following years, stricter EU regulations on feed quality, safety and traceability, implemented in Sweden, drove further innovation and compliance efforts. By 2024, digital platforms and e‑commerce facilitated distribution, while continued consumer demand for organic and natural feed products influenced development. Global commodity price fluctuations and supply‑chain challenges contributed to a decrease in market value that year, though volume saw a slight recovery.

Production animal feed preparations in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Annual dynamics of production in Sweden in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

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

Exports animal feed preparations from Sweden

Exports in kind, K t

Sweden's exports of animal feed preparations grew for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country exported 84.6 thousand tons, marking a 13.6% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 14.5%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 4.6%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 71.2 thousand tons, with the largest decline that year of 3.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Norway was the largest buyer of animal feed preparations from Sweden, accounting for 48.7% of exports in volume. Finland followed with 12.5%, and Denmark with 9.8%. Together, these three countries made up 71.0% of Sweden's total exports in this category.

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, M $ US

Sweden's exports of animal feed preparations in value terms increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 177.0 million US dollars, showing a strong year-over-year growth of 21.2%. Between 2017 and 2020, the value of exports grew by 33%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 10.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Norway led as the top buyer of animal feed preparations from Sweden in value terms, representing 56.6% of exports. Denmark was second with 12.1%, and Germany third with 8.5%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 77.2% of Sweden's total export value in this sector.

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

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

Imports animal feed preparations to Sweden

Imports in kind, K t

Sweden's imports of animal feed preparations in volume terms rose for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 178.5 thousand tons, up 6.1% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 4.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.5%. The lowest import volume was in 2018 at 167.7 thousand tons, when the largest decline of 1.8% occurred.

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

From 2017 to 2020, imports of animal feed preparations to Sweden in volume were relatively evenly distributed among countries. Denmark was the largest source with 21.3%, followed by Poland at 14.5%, and Germany at 11.6%. Together, these three countries accounted for 47.4% of total imports.

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, M $ US

In 2020, Sweden imported 316.5 million US dollars worth of animal feed preparations, representing a modest increase of 9.4% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 18.2%, which corresponds to an annualized rate of 5.7%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 0.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Sweden's imports of animal feed preparations in value terms were highly diversified. Denmark was the leading source with 20.8%, followed by the United Kingdom at 12.3%, and Poland at 11.8%. These three countries together made up only 45.0% of total imports, with a long tail of smaller markets accounting for the remaining 55.0%.

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

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