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Cabbages market in Sweden

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Swedish cabbage market volume grew from 52 406 t in 2018 to 57 989 t in 2023, peaking at 58 421 t in 2020. This expansion was driven by a 36% increase in domestic production, which rose from 19 470 t to 26 510 t over the period, while import volumes saw a slight overall reduction.

Following the market peak in 2020, volume contracted modestly in 2021 before stabilizing and growing again through 2023. Domestic production showed notable volatility, with its most significant annual jump occurring in 2020.

In 2024, the market was characterized by a strong upswing in interest for cabbage, with a wide supply and variety in use, both as a main ingredient and a side dish. Consumer preferences shifted towards new varieties like black kale and pointed cabbage, and its use in diverse dishes, supported by its affordability during the winter season.

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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 cabbages in Sweden

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of cabbages, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cabbages, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Sweden's cabbage production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 25 380 tonnes of cabbages, marking a 24.0% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 38.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.5%	5.1%	24.0%	11.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cabbages from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

The market showed significant volatility during these years. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 2.6-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Sweden exported 289 tonnes of cabbages, which represents a 48.1% decline compared to 2019. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 557 tonnes, with the largest year-on-year increase of 102.3% also occurring in that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	29.8%	102.3%	(48.1%)	10.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Denmark and Finland were the main buyers of Swedish cabbages, together accounting for 84.4% of total exports in volume. Other countries made up the remaining share.

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

After two years of growth, cabbage exports from Sweden declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 776 thousand US dollars, showing a significant decrease of 19.2% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 29.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.0%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 960 thousand US dollars, with the largest year-on-year increase of 52.8% also in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.7%	52.8%	(19.2%)	9.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the export structure in value terms was highly concentrated, with Denmark and Finland together taking 86.0% of total flows. Other partners accounted for the remainder.

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 cabbages to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

After two years of increase, cabbage imports into Sweden declined. In 2020, imports stood at 33 330 tonnes, reflecting a slight drop of 1.0% compared to the previous year. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 33 678 tonnes, with the largest year-on-year increase of 1.4% also in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.6%	1.4%	(1.0%)	0.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the Netherlands, and Spain were the leading suppliers of cabbages to Sweden. Germany accounted for 62.2% of imports in volume, the Netherlands for 12.8%, and Spain for 11.9%, together representing 86.9% of total imports.

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

After two years of growth, the value of cabbage imports into Sweden fell. In 2020, imports came to 26 138 thousand US dollars, which is 21.7% lower year-on-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 19.2%, equating to an average annual rate of 6.0%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 33 384 thousand US dollars, with the largest year-on-year increase of 42.1% also in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.1%	42.1%	(21.7%)	6.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the import structure in value terms was dominated by Germany, Spain, and the Netherlands. Germany held 35.7% of imports in value, Spain 27.9%, and the Netherlands 20.8%, together making up 84.3% of total flows.

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