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Asparagus market in Sweden

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled asparagus in Sweden reached 3 685 t in 2019, supported by growing consumer preference for locally-grown and organic produce. This demand benefited small-scale producers such as Österlen Sparris, who emphasized quality and regional cultivation, diversifying the market supply.

Market volume decreased to 3 235 t in 2020, a period when rising interest in home gardening likely reduced commercial demand. Asparagus cultivation requires about four years from planting to full harvest, which constrained short-term production adjustments and influenced investment planning.

The market continued to contract, falling to 2 470 t in 2023. Global factors including logistical challenges and broader economic conditions affected import volumes and consumer spending, while domestic production, after peaking at 300 t in 2022, declined to 260 t in 2023 amid persistent but insufficient local demand.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Sweden
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Sweden in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Sweden in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production asparagus in Sweden

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of asparagus, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of asparagus, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Sweden's asparagus production increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Sweden produced 280.0 tonnes of asparagus, representing a 21.7% increase compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	9.5%	21.7%	-

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Sweden's asparagus production value also rose for the second year in a row. In 2020, the output of asparagus was valued at 1 885 thousand US dollars in Sweden, marking an 8.6% increase compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	37.0%	8.6%	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports asparagus from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

The market showed significant fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 5 tonnes, then peaked in 2018 at 26 tonnes, representing a fivefold difference between these years. In 2020, Sweden exported 6 tonnes of asparagus, a 9.5% increase compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with an 80.1% drop, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 with a 257.9% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	257.9%	(80.1%)	9.5%	(8.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—Denmark, Bunkers, and Norway—collectively accounted for 80.2% of Sweden's total asparagus exports in volume terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited considerable volatility during these years. The lowest value was recorded in 2017, while the highest was reached in 2018, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 4.5 times. In 2020, asparagus shipments from Sweden abroad amounted to 38 thousand US dollars, showing a slight decline of 2.3% compared to 2019. The maximum value was 156 thousand US dollars in 2018. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 75.2% decrease, while the largest increase was in 2018 with a 345.7% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	345.7%	(75.2%)	(2.3%)	2.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, Denmark (60.4% of exports in value terms), Bunkers (17.7%), and Norway (11.6%) formed the core group of markets for Sweden's asparagus exports, together representing 89.7% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports asparagus to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Sweden's asparagus import volume declined. Imports peaked in 2019 at 3 460 tonnes, then fell to 2 961 tonnes in 2020, down 14.4% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 5%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 1.6%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 with a 22.1% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	22.1%	0.5%	(14.4%)	1.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three major markets—Italy, the Netherlands, and Spain—remained central to Sweden's asparagus imports in volume terms, together accounting for 60.1% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Sweden's asparagus import value declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totalled 14 952 thousand US dollars, reflecting a modest reduction of 5.1% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 3%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 1.0%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 16 504 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 13.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.7%	(4.5%)	(5.1%)	1.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2017–2020 period, the Netherlands (25.4% of imports in value terms), Italy (20.2%), and Spain (16.0%) were the primary suppliers of asparagus to Sweden, jointly accounting for 61.7% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io