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Cereal groats and meal market in Sweden

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Swedish cereal groats and meal market volume reached 7 769 tonnes in 2020, then expanded by 19% to 9 269 tonnes the following year. In value terms, growth was even stronger, rising from 5.3 million US dollars to 7.1 million US dollars.

By 2022, the market volume contracted to 8 576 tonnes, a 7.5% decrease, while the market value held steady at approximately 7.1 million US dollars, indicating price stabilization.

Entering 2024, the EU implemented stricter labeling requirements for cereal products, compelling manufacturers to disclose sugar content clearly. This regulatory change coincided with a continued consumer shift towards healthier, plant-based, and organic options, influencing product development and demand patterns.

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
1. 4.1. In kind
  1. 4.1.1. Production, 2020-2022
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2020-2022
2. 4.2. In value
  1. 4.2.1. Production, 2020-2022
  2. 4.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.2.4. Market size, 2020-2022
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Sweden
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2020-2022, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2020-2022, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
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 cereal groats and meal in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

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

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

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, t

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

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cereal groats and meal from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

The market experienced significant fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2017, with a 5.4-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Sweden exported 1 059 tonnes of cereal groats and meal, marking a substantial year-on-year increase of 181.9%. The minimum volume was recorded in 2019 at 376 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 57.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(56.0%)	(57.6%)	181.9%	(19.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Denmark, Norway, and Spain were the primary buyers of Sweden's cereal groats and meal exports in kind. Denmark accounted for 56.5% of exports, Norway for 19.3%, and Spain for 12.1%. Together, these three countries represented 87.9% of Sweden's total exports in kind during this period.

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

Following a two-year decline, Sweden's cereal groats and meal exports in value terms rebounded in 2020. Exports reached 724 thousand US dollars, showing a 54.5% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 32.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 468 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 42.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(42.1%)	(24.1%)	54.5%	(12.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Denmark, Spain, and Norway were the principal destinations for Sweden's cereal groats and meal exports in value terms. Denmark accounted for 43.6% of export value, Spain for 25.4%, and Norway for 14.9%. Collectively, these three countries represented 83.9% of Sweden's total export flows during this period.

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 cereal groats and meal to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Sweden's cereal groats and meal imports in kind declined in 2020. Imports totaled 4 076 tonnes, representing a 6.8% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 13.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.4%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 4 375 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 18.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	18.8%	2.8%	(6.8%)	4.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and Denmark were the main sources of Sweden's cereal groats and meal imports in kind. Germany accounted for 47.6% of imports, Italy for 29.2%, and Denmark for 10.8%. Together, these three countries supplied 87.6% of Sweden's total imports in kind during this period.

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 cereal groats and meal imports in value terms increased for the third consecutive year in 2020. Imports stood at 3 248 thousand US dollars, which is 3.0% higher than in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 34.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	21.7%	7.1%	3.0%	10.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Italy, Germany, and Denmark remained the key sources for Sweden's cereal groats and meal imports in value terms. Italy accounted for 41.0% of import value, Germany for 33.4%, and Denmark for 9.7%. Collectively, these three countries represented 84.1% of Sweden's total import flows during this period.

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