Apple market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

The Swedish market for fresh apples, measured in physical volume, expanded from 107 716 tonnes in 2018 to a peak of 116 651 tonnes in 2020. This growth was followed by a gradual contraction in the following years, with the market size settling at 111 093 tonnes by 2023.

In value terms, the market demonstrated significant volatility. After a sharp decline to 105.4 million US dollars in 2019, the market value recovered to 148.3 million by 2021, nearly matching the 2018 level, before falling again to 118.6 million in 2023. This pattern indicates considerable shifts in average prices or the mix of products supplied, distinct from the underlying volume trend.

Imports, which form the dominant share of supply, mirrored the total market's volume trajectory, reaching their highest point in 2020. Domestic production varied between 22 210 and 32 230 tonnes annually, showing relative stability compared to the import-driven fluctuations in overall market volume.

Production apple in Sweden

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of apple, 2017-2020

World map of production of apple, 2017-2020

In 2020, Sweden produced 29,360 tonnes of apples, marking a significant increase of 32.2% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 32.7%, which translates to an annualized rate of 9.9%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 30,610 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 27.4%, while the largest increase was in 2018, with a rise of 38.3%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the value of apple production in Sweden reached 38,980 thousand US dollars, showing a substantial gain of 63.6% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 27.8%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 8.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 23,827 thousand US dollars, while the peak was in 2018 at 42,499 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 43.9%.

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

Exports apple from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

Apple exports from Sweden declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 1,311 tonnes, reflecting a notable decrease of 12.0% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 13.5%, which corresponds to an annualized decline of 4.7%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 2,387 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 37.5%, while the largest increase was in 2018, with a rise of 57.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Denmark was the primary market for Swedish apple exports, accounting for 86.7% of total exports in volume. Other destinations played a less significant role in the export structure.

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

In 2020, Sweden's apple export value stood at 1.7 million US dollars, representing an 8.8% increase compared to 2019. However, over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 16.7%, with an annualized decline of 5.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1.6 million US dollars, while the peak was in 2018 at 3.3 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 51.7%, and the largest increase was in 2018, with a rise of 58.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Denmark remained the principal market for Swedish apple exports in value terms, accounting for 87.8% of total exports. Other destinations contributed to a smaller share of the export flows.

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 to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

Apple imports into Sweden increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 88,603 tonnes, showing a modest gain of 1.1% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 3.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 79,492 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a decrease of 7.0%, while the largest increase was in 2019, with a rise of 10.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—Italy, Poland, and France—together accounted for 60.5% of total apple imports into Sweden by volume.

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, the value of apple imports into Sweden reached 101.5 million US dollars, reflecting a strong rise of 22.0% year-over-year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 83.2 million US dollars, while the peak was in 2018 at 109.3 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 23.9%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Italy, France, and Germany were the key sources for apple imports into Sweden in value terms. Italy accounted for 33.3% of imports, France for 11.3%, and Germany for 10.2%, together making up 54.8% of total import flows.

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

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