Apple juice market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for unfermented apple juice in Sweden experienced several fluctuations between 2018 and 2024. Starting at 40 506 thousand liters in 2018, it declined to 37 989 thousand liters in 2019 before recovering to 41 213 thousand liters in 2020. A sharp drop followed in 2021 to 35 533 thousand liters, after which the market rebounded to a peak of 43 690 thousand liters in 2022. Volume then eased to 40 026 thousand liters in 2023 and rose again to 41 555 thousand liters in 2024.

In 2024, the market volume increase was accompanied by a significant rise in market value to 49 621 thousand U.S. dollars, up from 41 613 thousand in 2023. This growth was supported by a global shortage of orange juice concentrate, which prompted Swedish juice blenders to use more apple juice as a substitute, boosting consumption. Additionally, apple juice prices were expected to rise due to market conditions, contributing to higher overall market value.

Production apple juice in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Sweden's apple juice production was valued at 16 943 thousand US dollars, marking a 21.6% increase from 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 19 568 thousand US dollars, while the minimum occurred in 2019 at 13 937 thousand US dollars. The largest increase of 21.8% was observed in 2018, whereas the most significant decline of 28.8% took place in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 5.5%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 1.8%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K l

Between 2017 and 2020, Sweden ranked 27th globally in apple juice production volume, positioning it among the world's leading producers during this period.

Top producers of apple juice, 2017-2020

World map of production of apple juice, 2017-2020

In 2020, Sweden produced 23 082 thousand liters of apple juice, showing a modest 6.5% rise compared to 2019. The maximum production volume was recorded in 2018 at 24 665 thousand liters, while the minimum was in 2019 at 21 677 thousand liters. The largest increase of 13.3% occurred in 2018, and the most substantial decline of 12.1% was seen in 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production increased by 6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.0%.

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

Exports apple juice from Sweden

Exports in kind, K l

Sweden's apple juice exports declined for the third consecutive year in 2020, totaling 1 412 thousand liters, which represents a slight decrease of 2.7% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 27.9%, equating to an annualized decline of 10.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2017-2020, K l

From 2017 to 2020, Finland dominated Sweden's apple juice exports in volume, accounting for 71.0% of total flows, with the remainder distributed among various smaller destinations.

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, Sweden's apple juice export value reached 1 397 thousand US dollars, indicating a small decrease of 2.7% compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 1 332 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 9.8% occurring that year, while the largest increase of 7.8% was observed in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 5.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.9%.

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

During 2017–2020, three key markets—Finland, Denmark, and Norway—collectively absorbed 70.4% of Sweden's total apple juice 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 apple juice to Sweden

Imports in kind, K l

Sweden's apple juice imports increased for the second consecutive year in 2020, amounting to 19 543 thousand liters, reflecting a 10.0% year-over-year advance. The minimum volume was recorded in 2018 at 17 402 thousand liters, with the largest decline of 8.4% occurring that year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 2.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2017-2020, K l

In the period 2017–2020, Germany, Denmark, and Austria led Sweden's apple juice imports in volume, accounting for 25.4%, 18.9%, and 15.8% respectively, together representing 60.1% of total 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, Sweden's apple juice import value amounted to 26 028 thousand US dollars, showing an uptick of 13.9% year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 26 230 thousand US dollars, while the minimum was in 2019 at 22 846 thousand US dollars. The largest decline of 12.9% occurred in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 3.3%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 1.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria, Denmark, and Germany remained the principal suppliers of apple juice to Sweden in value terms, accounting for 20.0%, 18.5%, and 18.2% respectively, jointly making up 56.7% 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