Cereal groats, meal and pellets market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

Sweden's imports of cereal groats, meal and pellets rose from 2 986 thousand US dollars in 2018 to a peak of 4 361 thousand in 2022 before moderating in the following years. Exports showed significant volatility, dropping from 2 351 thousand in 2018 to 1 345 thousand in 2019, then recovering to 2 663 thousand in 2021 before a sharp decline to 510 thousand by 2024.

For the years with available data (2020-2022), the market size in value terms grew from 4 698 thousand US dollars in 2020 to 5 454 thousand in 2022. This expansion in 2022 was partly driven by global supply chain disruptions and rising commodity prices, which reduced domestic production and increased import reliance. Concurrently, increased consumer demand for nutritious, high-fiber, and whole grain cereals supported consumption, contributing to the market's growth.

Production cereal groats, meal and pellets in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

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

Exports cereal groats, meal and pellets from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

Sweden's exports of cereal groats, meal, and pellets declined for the second year in a row. In 2019, exports reached 6 012 tonnes, but by 2020 they had fallen to 4 612 tonnes, marking a 23.3% decrease. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports dropped by 46.7%, which translates to an average annual decline of 18.9%. The peak was in 2018 at 10 759 tonnes, with the largest year-on-year increase of 24.4% that year. However, the sharpest fall occurred in 2019, when exports plummeted by 44.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Ireland and the United Kingdom together dominated Sweden's exports in kind, accounting for 84.2% of the total. Other countries contributed to a more varied but smaller share of the export volume.

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

Sweden's export earnings from cereal groats, meal, and pellets fell for the second consecutive year. In 2019, exports were valued at 1 345 thousand US dollars, dropping to 1 329 thousand US dollars in 2020, a slight decrease of 1.2%. Between 2017 and 2020, export value declined by 28.2%, averaging an annual reduction of 10.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 2 351 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 27.0% that year. In contrast, the most significant drop occurred in 2019, with a 42.8% decrease.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Ireland, Denmark, and the United Kingdom were the key buyers of Sweden's cereal groats, meal, and pellets in value terms. Ireland led with 42.5% of export value, followed by Denmark at 19.1%, and the United Kingdom at 14.5%. Together, these three countries accounted for 76.1% of Sweden's total export earnings in this category.

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

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

Imports cereal groats, meal and pellets to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

After rising for two years, Sweden's imports of cereal groats, meal, and pellets declined. In 2019, imports stood at 4 397 tonnes, but by 2020 they had decreased to 4 100 tonnes, a drop of 6.8%. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports overall increased by 13.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.4%. The peak import volume was in 2019, while the largest year-on-year increase of 19.1% occurred in 2018.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Italy, and Denmark were the primary sources for Sweden's imports in kind, collectively making up 87.2% of the total import 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, K $ US

Sweden's import spending on cereal groats, meal, and pellets rose for the third year in a row. In 2019, imports were valued at 3 166 thousand US dollars, increasing to 3 292 thousand US dollars in 2020, a modest gain of 4.0%. From 2017 to 2020, import value grew by 35.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Germany, and Denmark consistently served as the main sources for Sweden's imports in value terms. Italy accounted for 40.6% of import value, Germany for 33.4%, and Denmark for 9.6%. Together, these three countries represented 83.6% of Sweden's total import expenditure in this category.

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

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