Frozen fruit and nuts market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

The Swedish market for frozen fruit and nuts saw a sustained contraction in both volume and value from 2018 to 2023. Market volume fell from 39 653 t to 27 076 t, while the market's value declined from 122.2 million US dollars to 86.4 million US dollars.

The market decline in 2023 was accentuated by a sharp 28% rise in prices for fruits and berries paid to farmers, which translated into higher consumer prices and reduced demand. This was compounded by a documented decrease in the volume of nut imports, which tightened supply and further contributed to the smaller market size.

Entering 2024, the market landscape was influenced by stronger retail sales of food, including a shift towards private-label goods, and ongoing public efforts promoting dietary guidelines and sustainability labels to encourage fruit and nut consumption. Persistent increases in farm-level prices for fruits and berries continued to affect the market's cost structure.

Production frozen fruit and nuts in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Sweden's output of frozen fruit and nuts was valued at 46 332 thousand US dollars, marking a modest year-over-year increase of 1.8%. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production declined by 30.4%, which translates to an annualized decrease of 11.4%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Sweden produced 11 180 tonnes of frozen fruit and nuts, representing a decrease of 22.4% compared to the previous year. Over the four-year span from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 48.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -20.0%.

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

Exports frozen fruit and nuts from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

After two consecutive years of decline, Sweden's cross-border shipments of frozen fruit and nuts rebounded in 2020. Exports reached 11 133 tonnes, showing a 19.1% improvement year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 33.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -12.8%. The lowest point was in 2019 at 9 349 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a drop of 41.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Norway, China, and Germany were the key partners for Sweden's exports of frozen fruit and nuts in kind. Norway accounted for 34.5% of exports, China for 12.8%, and Germany for 11.8%. Together, these three countries represented 59.1% of total export flows.

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

Following a two-year downturn, Sweden's frozen fruit and nut deliveries saw an uptick in 2020. Exports totaled 42.5 million US dollars, indicating a robust increase of 22.1% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 10.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.7%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 34.8 million US dollars, and the largest decline was in 2018 with a drop of 24.0%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Norway, China, and Denmark played leading roles in Sweden's exports of frozen fruit and nuts in value terms. Norway contributed 32.6% of exports, China 14.3%, and Denmark 12.2%. Collectively, these three partners accounted for 59.1% of total 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 frozen fruit and nuts to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

Sweden's imports of frozen fruit and nuts increased for the third consecutive year in 2020. Imports amounted to 37 288 tonnes, corresponding to a 9.2% rise compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 16.9%, equating to an annualized increase of 5.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the partner structure for Sweden's imports of frozen fruit and nuts in kind was balanced rather than concentrated. Poland accounted for 26.2% of imports, Serbia for 12.2%, and Belgium for 11.0%. Together, these three countries represented 49.4% of total import flows, with many other countries making up the remaining 50.6%.

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, Sweden's foreign supplies of frozen fruit and nuts amounted to 101.8 million US dollars, which is 12.6% higher year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 19.2%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 6.0%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 0.3%.

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

The structure of Sweden's imports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 can be described as diversified. Poland accounted for 24.4% of imports, Serbia for 13.3%, and Belgium for 10.4%. Together, these three countries represented just 48.1% of total flows, with no single country holding a clearly dominant position.

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

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