Primary sugar crops market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

The Swedish primary sugar crops market expanded from 1 698 thousand tonnes in 2018 to a peak of 2 047 thousand tonnes in 2021, with a brief stabilization around 2 027-2 029 thousand tonnes in 2019-2020. This period of growth established a strong domestic production base, with imports remaining negligible.

A sharp market contraction occurred in 2022, with the volume falling to 1 601 thousand tonnes. This was primarily driven by a significant export of 293 thousand tonnes that year, coupled with a drop in production. In 2023, the market volume recovered to 1 748 thousand tonnes even as production continued to decline to 1 744 thousand tonnes. The lower output in 2023 was influenced by difficult weather conditions during the autumn sowing period, where heavy rainfall created challenging establishment conditions for crops, adversely affecting yields.

Production primary sugar crops in Sweden

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of primary sugar crops, 2017-2020

World map of production of primary sugar crops, 2017-2020

In 2020, Sweden produced 2 027 K t of primary sugar crops, remaining virtually unchanged from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 3.2%, which equates to an annualized growth rate of 1.1%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 1 698 K t, while the highest was in 2019 at 2 029 K t. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a drop of 13.5%, and the largest increase was in 2019 with a rise of 19.5%.

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

Exports primary sugar crops from Sweden

Exports in kind, kg

The market exhibited significant volatility during this period. Export volumes reached their peak in 2018 and fell to their lowest point in 2019, representing a 3.1-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Sweden's exports of primary sugar crops totaled 5 517 kg, marking a dramatic increase of 83.9% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 3 000 kg, and the maximum was in 2018 at 9 231 kg. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a decrease of 67.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, Norway and Denmark were the two dominant destinations for Sweden's exports of primary sugar crops in kind. Norway accounted for 71.3% of total flows, while Denmark made up 28.7%, together representing 100.0% of all exports.

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, $ US

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports reached their highest point in 2020 and their lowest in 2019, with a 4.1-fold difference between these years. In 2020, the value of Sweden's primary sugar crops exports stood at 8 252 US dollars, reflecting a substantial year-over-year increase of 310.8%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 2 009 US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a drop of 41.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Norway and Denmark together formed the main group of buyers for Sweden's primary sugar crops in value terms, accounting for 100.0% of total exports.

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

World map of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2017-2020

Imports primary sugar crops to Sweden

Imports in kind, kg

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Import volumes peaked in 2020 and reached their lowest point in 2017, with a 37-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Sweden's imports of primary sugar crops amounted to 53 518 kg, showing a sharp rise of 387.1% from the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 with a decrease of 50.5%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a surge of 1 440.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Throughout 2017 to 2020, imports in kind were heavily focused on the United Kingdom, which accounted for 92.3% of total 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, $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports peaked in 2018 and fell to their lowest point in 2017, with a 14.6-fold difference between these years. In 2020, the value of Sweden's primary sugar crops imports totaled 13 029 US dollars, constituting a rise of 310.8% year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 27 412 US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 88.4%. The largest increase was in 2018 with a rise of 1 361.9%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the country structure of imports in value terms was shaped primarily by the United Kingdom and Germany, which together accounted for 84.6% of total flows, while other markets formed a long tail.

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

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