Frozen preserved vegetables market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

The Swedish frozen preserved vegetables market experienced a notable contraction in 2020, with volume falling to 78.8 thousand tons, before entering a period of sustained recovery. Market size grew steadily over the following years, reaching 85.1 thousand tons in 2021 and 88.2 thousand tons in 2022, ultimately climbing to 95.0 thousand tons by 2023. In value terms, the market followed a similar path, declining sharply to $88.6 million in 2020 and then rebounding strongly to $136.4 million in 2023.

Several key developments supported market growth in 2024. Increased public health focus, driven by the Swedish Food Agency's dietary recommendation to consume 500 grams of fruits and vegetables per day, boosted consumer demand for frozen preserved vegetables as a convenient and nutritious option. Furthermore, stricter EU-wide controls on Listeria in pre-cooked frozen vegetables, implemented after outbreaks linked to products from Hungary and Poland, affected import routines and heightened safety standards within the Swedish market.

Regulatory changes concerning food hygiene that came into force in January and November 2024 also shaped the operating environment for producers. Concurrently, growing consumer preference for sustainable and recyclable packaging in the frozen food segment, led by major players, and increased demand for clear origin labeling according to EU regulations, reflected broader trends towards environmental consciousness and transparency in the industry.

Production frozen preserved vegetables in Sweden

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden ranked 28th globally in the production of frozen preserved vegetables.

Top producers of frozen preserved vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of frozen preserved vegetables, 2017-2020

Sweden's production of frozen preserved vegetables rebounded after a two-year decline. In 2020, the country produced 859 tonnes, marking a 1.1% increase compared to the previous year. However, over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 62.3%, with an average annual decline of 27.8%. The lowest output was recorded in 2019 at 850 tonnes, which also saw the steepest drop of 59.6%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Following a two-year downturn, Sweden's production of frozen preserved vegetables showed signs of recovery. In 2020, the output was valued at 2 920 thousand US dollars, reflecting a strong year-on-year growth of 17.2%. Despite this, from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 57%, translating to an average annual decline of 24.5%. The lowest value was observed in 2019 at 2 491 thousand US dollars, which experienced the most significant fall of 63.1%.

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

Exports frozen preserved vegetables from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Sweden exported 7 924 tonnes of frozen preserved vegetables, a decrease of 6.9% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 3.9%, with an average annual increase of 1.3%. The lowest export volume was in 2018 at 7 320 tonnes, while the peak was in 2019 at 8 515 tonnes, which also saw the largest rise of 16.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Finland, Denmark, and Germany were the top buyers of frozen preserved vegetables from Sweden, accounting for 25.0%, 14.4%, and 13.9% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 53.3% of Sweden's total exports in this category.

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

Sweden's exports of frozen preserved vegetables in value terms grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the export volume reached 26.9 million US dollars, up 7.9% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 18.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.9%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Finland, Denmark, and Germany remained the primary markets for Sweden's frozen preserved vegetable exports in value terms, with shares of 24.2%, 15.3%, and 13.0%, respectively. Collectively, they accounted for 52.5% 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 preserved vegetables to Sweden

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After two years of growth, Sweden's imports of frozen preserved vegetables in kind declined. In 2020, import volume stood at 85 845 tonnes, down 7.2% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 4%, with an average annual decline of 1.3%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 92 502 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 2.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany consistently led as the main sources for Sweden's imports of frozen preserved vegetables in kind, with shares of 47.4%, 29.2%, and 13.4%, respectively. Together, they made up 90.0% of total import flows.

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

Following two years of increase, Sweden's imports of frozen preserved vegetables in value terms fell. In 2020, imports amounted to 112.6 million US dollars, an 11.6% drop from the previous year. The peak value was in 2019 at 127.4 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 9.7%.

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

In the 2017-2020 period, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany were the key sources for Sweden's imports of frozen preserved vegetables in value terms, accounting for 45.4%, 20.2%, and 18.2%, respectively. Their combined share totaled 83.9% of all import flows.

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

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