Mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes and biscuits market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

The Swedish market for mixes and doughs expanded significantly from 35.7 тыс. т in 2018 to 49.9 тыс. т in 2019, driven by Bakels Sweden's expansion of innovative bakery ingredient offerings and growing consumer interest in healthy, gut-friendly options like sourdough and wholemeal bread. The following year, demand for gluten-free and plant-based products rose, supported by the opening of Bakels' new Baking Centre, which enhanced product development capabilities for commercial bakers.

Market volume contracted to 43.0 тыс. т in 2020 before recovering to 45.6 тыс. т in 2021, indicating a period of adjustment and subsequent stabilization.

From 2022 onward, the market grew steadily, reaching 52.8 тыс. т in 2024. This growth was fueled by sustained consumer preference for health-convenient products such as enzyme powders, gluten-free mixes, and clean-label ingredients. Product launches focusing on plant-based, high-protein, and organic options, along with an emphasis on nutrition-balanced indulgence, kept innovation high and met evolving demand.

Production mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes and biscuits in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Sweden's production of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 38 669 thousand US dollars, marking an 11.3% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 4.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 47 050 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 27.1%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Sweden ranked as the 16th largest global producer of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits by volume.

Top producers of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes and biscuits, 2017-2020

World map of production of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes and biscuits, 2017-2020

Sweden's production of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output totaled 17 412 tonnes, representing a 16.1% drop compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production increased by 4.9%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 1.6%. The peak was in 2018 with 22 583 tonnes, when production surged by 36.0%.

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

Exports mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes and biscuits from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

Sweden's exports of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits rebounded in 2020 after two years of decline. Exports reached 10 941 tonnes, up 6.8% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 5.2%, with an average annual decline of 1.8%. The lowest point was in 2019 at 10 244 tonnes, following the largest drop of 7.0% in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Denmark, Poland, and Norway were the top destinations for Sweden's exports of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits by volume. Denmark accounted for 26.2% of exports, Poland for 21.3%, and Norway for 12.2%, together making up 59.7% 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, K $ US

In 2020, Sweden's exports of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits were valued at 21 667 thousand US dollars, a 4.9% increase from the prior year. The lowest value was in 2019 at 20 661 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2018 at 22 146 thousand US dollars. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, falling by 6.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Denmark, Poland, and Germany were the leading markets for Sweden's exports of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits by value. Denmark contributed 19.2% of export value, Poland 16.7%, and Germany 16.3%, collectively accounting for 52.2% 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 mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes and biscuits to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

Sweden's imports of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits declined in 2020 after two years of growth. Imports totaled 36 515 tonnes, down 7.4% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports rose by 107.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 27.6%. The peak was in 2019 at 39 437 tonnes, which saw the largest increase of 65.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Estonia, France, and Austria were the primary suppliers of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits to Sweden by volume. Estonia accounted for 21.0% of imports, France for 18.4%, and Austria for 9.8%, together representing 49.2% of total import flows amid a diverse range of smaller partners.

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, K $ US

Sweden's imports of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits decreased in 2020 following two years of increase. Imports were valued at 75 413 thousand US dollars, a 5.3% drop from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 68.7%, with an average annual rate of 19.0%. The highest value was in 2019 at 79 676 thousand US dollars, when imports jumped by 37.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, France, Estonia, and Denmark were the largest suppliers of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits to Sweden by value. France contributed 28.0% of import value, Estonia 12.4%, and Denmark 8.6%, collectively making up 49.0% of total imports, reflecting a diversified supplier base.

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

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