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Lettuce and chicory market in Sweden

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh lettuce and chicory in Sweden showed notable fluctuations from 2018 to 2023. After reaching a peak of 62 697 t in 2019, volume declined to 59 130 t in 2020 and stabilized around 58 453 t in 2021. A modest recovery to 59 380 t followed in 2022, before a sharp contraction to 53 520 t in 2023.

In value terms, the market exhibited a different pattern, growing from 140.4 million $ in 2018 to 152.5 million $ in 2020, suggesting higher unit prices or a shift toward more premium products. However, from 2021 onward, market value fell consistently, reaching 122.7 million $ in 2023.

By 2024, Swedish market sources highlighted increased consumer demand for salads and salad ingredients, with companies like Picadeli driving volume sales year-round. Consumer preferences were evolving toward bolder flavor combinations, influencing product development and marketing strategies in the fresh lettuce and chicory segment.

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, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Sweden
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Sweden in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Sweden in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. 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, 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 lettuce and chicory in Sweden

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of lettuce and chicory, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of lettuce and chicory, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Sweden's production of lettuce and chicory reached 31,070 tonnes in 2020, marking a 3.3% decrease from the previous year. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 28,410 tonnes, while the highest came in 2019 with 32,140 tonnes. Production saw its sharpest decline in 2018, falling by 7.6%, and its strongest growth in 2019, rising by 13.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.6%)	13.1%	(3.3%)	0.3%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Sweden's lettuce and chicory production has now increased in value for three consecutive years. In 2020, output was valued at 120.7 million US dollars, representing a 9.4% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value grew by 21.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.6%	4.3%	9.4%	6.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports lettuce and chicory from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Sweden's exports of lettuce and chicory declined in 2020, reaching 5,054 tonnes. This represents a 7.2% decrease from the previous year. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 5,447 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase at 6.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.6%	6.8%	(7.2%)	0.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Sweden's lettuce and chicory exports were heavily concentrated on Finland, which accounted for 70.9% of total export volumes. The remaining share was distributed among other trading partners.

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

In 2020, Sweden's lettuce and chicory exports were valued at 19.641 million US dollars, showing a 5.0% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, export value grew by 21.2%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 6.6%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 1.6%, while the strongest growth was recorded in 2018 with a 17.3% increase.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17.3%	(1.6%)	5.0%	6.6%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, Finland and Denmark remained Sweden's primary export markets for lettuce and chicory in value terms, together accounting for 84.8% of total exports. The remaining share was fragmented across other countries.

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 lettuce and chicory to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

Sweden's imports of lettuce and chicory totaled 33,115 tonnes in 2020, representing an 8.0% year-on-year decrease. Over the 2017-2020 period, import volumes declined by 4.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.7%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 36,004 tonnes, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 3.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.4%	0.0%	(8.0%)	(1.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—Spain, Germany, and Italy—collectively supplied 85.3% of Sweden's lettuce and chicory imports by volume.

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

Sweden's lettuce and chicory imports have declined in value for three consecutive years. In 2020, imports were valued at 51.385 million US dollars, reflecting a modest 3.5% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value fell by 4.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.4%)	(0.5%)	(3.5%)	(1.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands remained Sweden's main sources of lettuce and chicory imports in value terms. Spain accounted for 55.7% of import value, Italy for 13.9%, and the Netherlands for 10.9%, together representing 80.5% 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