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Homogenised composite food preparations market in Sweden

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for homogenised composite food preparations in Sweden expanded in volume from 4 253 t in 2020 to 5 270 t in 2022. This growth was supported by government-led efforts to strengthen national food preparedness, which included specific personnel regulations and initiatives by the Swedish Board of Agriculture, likely boosting demand for prepared food products.

After reaching a peak in 2022, the market volume contracted to 3 880 t by 2024. A key driver of this decline was the introduction of stricter import rules for composite foodstuffs in 2024, requiring animal-based ingredients to originate from EU-approved countries and establishments, which constrained supply. Concurrently, shifts in consumer preferences toward sustainability and digitalization, along with new packaging mandates like offering reusable alternatives to single-use containers, altered market dynamics.

The period saw ongoing regulatory updates, including amendments to the Food Ordinance and a new risk classification model for food businesses. The Swedish Competition Authority's sector review also highlighted competition deficiencies, influencing the operating environment for producers and distributors of composite food preparations.

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, 2024
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2020, 2022, 2024
2. 4.2. In value
  1. 4.2.1. Production, 2020, 2022, 2024
  2. 4.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.2.4. Market size, 2020, 2022, 2024
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Sweden
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2020, 2022, 2024, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2020, 2022, 2024, 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 homogenised composite food preparations 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 homogenised composite food preparations from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

Sweden's exports of homogenised composite food preparations have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 1 830 tonnes, showing no significant change from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 78.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 21.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	25.7%	41.9%	0.3%	21.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Finland, Norway, and Denmark were consistently the main destinations for Sweden's exports of homogenised composite food preparations in volume terms. Finland accounted for 27.9% of exports, Norway for 27.0%, and Denmark for 20.9%, together representing 75.8% of total export flows.

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

Sweden's exports of homogenised composite food preparations in value terms have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totalled 7 985 thousand US dollars, marking a 6.4% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 93.4%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 24.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	28.4%	41.6%	6.4%	24.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Finland, Norway, and Denmark formed the primary group of destinations for Sweden's exports of homogenised composite food preparations in value terms. Finland's share was 27.0%, Norway's was 25.5%, and Denmark's was 20.7%, collectively making up 73.3% of total export flows.

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 homogenised composite food preparations to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Sweden's import volume of homogenised composite food preparations reached 5 766 tonnes, showing a sharp increase of 56.0% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 63.4%, with an annualized rate of 17.8%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with an 8.0% drop.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.9%	(8.0%)	56.0%	17.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Spain, Denmark, and Finland were the main sources for Sweden's imports of homogenised composite food preparations in volume terms. Spain accounted for 38.7% of imports, Denmark for 22.6%, and Finland for 10.6%, together comprising 71.9% of total import flows.

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

In 2020, Sweden's imports of homogenised composite food preparations in value terms amounted to 14 157 thousand US dollars, reflecting a modest increase of 4.2% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 17.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 15 061 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 9.8% decrease, while the largest increase was in 2018 with a 24.7% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	24.7%	(9.8%)	4.2%	5.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Spain, Germany, and Finland constituted the core sources for Sweden's imports of homogenised composite food preparations in value terms. Spain's share was 40.7%, Germany's was 14.0%, and Finland's was 12.4%, together accounting for 67.0% of total import 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