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Ice cream market in Sweden

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Swedish ice cream market volume expanded from 100 290 tons in 2018 to 112 673 tons in 2021. Market value followed a more volatile trajectory, falling to $177.5 million in 2019 before rising to $233.9 million in 2021.

By 2024, SIA Glass had surpassed GB Glass to become the largest volume player in household ice cream, driven by record sales exceeding 21 million ice cream sandwiches. Consumer preferences shifted decisively toward indulgence, quality, and sustainability, fueling strong growth in the premium and organic segments.

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 and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2021
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2021
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2021
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2021
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Sweden
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2021, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2021, M $ 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, M $ US
3. 5.3. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.3.1. Global Production by Country in kind
    1. 5.3.1.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
    2. 5.3.1.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
    3. 5.3.1.3. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
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, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 ice cream in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Sweden's ice cream production was valued at 166.9 million US dollars, marking a 14.3% increase from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 146.0 million US dollars, which represented the largest decline of 9.8%. Over the period from 2018 to 2020, production grew by 3.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	(9.8%)	14.3%	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden ranked 12th globally in ice cream production.

Top producers of ice cream, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of ice cream, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Sweden produced 91 790 tonnes of ice cream, up 3.1% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 89 068 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 0.2%. Between 2018 and 2020, production increased by 2.9%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 0.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	(0.2%)	3.1%	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports ice cream from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

Sweden's ice cream exports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 16 101 tonnes, a slight decrease of 2.4% year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 16 890 tonnes, which experienced the largest increase of 0.6%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 4.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.6%	(2.3%)	(2.4%)	(1.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for Sweden's ice cream exports in volume terms were Finland, the United Kingdom, and Denmark, collectively accounting for 57.2% of total 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, M $ US

In 2020, Sweden's ice cream exports in value terms reached 60.5 million US dollars, showing a robust rise of 11.5% compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 54.3 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 13.4%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 62.7 million US dollars, which experienced the largest increase of 12.7%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 8.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.7%	(13.4%)	11.5%	2.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the primary buyers of ice cream from Sweden in value terms were Finland (31.4% of exports), Norway (13.2% of exports), and Denmark (11.3% of exports), jointly accounting for 55.9% of total exports.

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 ice cream to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

Sweden's ice cream import volume increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 32 221 tonnes, representing a significant advance of 12.3% versus the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 23.3%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 7.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.9%	2.7%	12.3%	7.2%

Source: SHEV.io

In the period from 2017 to 2020, Germany (25.8% of imports in volume terms), the Netherlands (20.4% of imports), and Belgium (13.5% of imports) formed the main group of sources for ice cream imports to Sweden, with a combined share of 59.6% of total 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, M $ US

In 2020, Sweden's ice cream imports in value terms reached 106.0 million US dollars, which is 23.8% higher compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 2.9%. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 43.3%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 12.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.3%	(2.9%)	23.8%	12.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, the main suppliers of ice cream to Sweden in value terms were Germany (24.9% of imports), the Netherlands (21.0% of imports), and Belgium (10.2% of imports), together comprising 56.1% of total imports.

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