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Rapeseed, colza or mustard oil and fractions market in Sweden

$Rapeseed, colza or mustard oil and fractions market in Sweden$

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the Swedish rapeseed oil market volume grew from 256 thousand tons to 318 thousand tons, driven primarily by rising demand for protein animal feed due to challenges in sourcing non-GMO feed and increasing use in biofuels, supported by EU and national climate policies. Major industry players like AAK and Lantmännen developed high-stability oils for vegan and plant-based food innovations, while the implementation of full traceability requirements from field to bottle strengthened consumer confidence in the product.

Market volume surged by 22% to 313 thousand tons in 2019, fueled by a sharp rise in imports as demand for feed and biofuels grew. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted global supply chains in 2020, reducing volume to 278 thousand tons despite steady underlying demand. Volume recovered to 299 thousand tons in 2021, supported by increased domestic production and the government's plan to raise the biofuel reduction mandate to 10% from July 2025. A decline to 243 thousand tons in 2022 occurred alongside tightened climate policy measures, before the market reached a peak of 318 thousand tons in 2023, driven by significant production growth and industry preparations for the higher biofuel mandate.

Technological advancements, such as enzyme-based extraction and the production of high-oleic rapeseed oil, were adopted to enhance oil quality and sustainability. The Swedish market remained uniquely oriented toward food, cosmetic, and industrial lubricant applications, with limited use for biodiesel, aligning with the country's fossil-free transport strategy prioritizing electrification over biofuels.

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, 2020-2022
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2020-2022
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Sweden
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2020-2022, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K 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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K 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, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K 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, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K 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, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K 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 rapeseed, colza or mustard oil and fractions in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Sweden ranked 23rd globally in production volume for rapeseed, colza, or mustard oil and fractions, establishing itself as one of the world's leading producers during this period.

Top producers of rapeseed, colza or mustard oil and fractions, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of rapeseed, colza or mustard oil and fractions, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Sweden's production of rapeseed, colza, or mustard oil and fractions continued to decline for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 112.2 K t, which was 9.3% lower than in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 14.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.0%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 130.9 K t, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred that same year at 0.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.2%	(5.5%)	(9.3%)	(5.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports rapeseed, colza or mustard oil and fractions from Sweden

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Sweden exported 25.0 K t of rapeseed, colza, or mustard oil and fractions, marking a sharp increase of 33.1% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 37.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.3%. The most significant decline was observed in 2019, when exports dropped by 0.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.4%	(0.9%)	33.1%	11.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Norway, Germany, and the Netherlands were the primary destinations for Sweden's exports of rapeseed, colza, or mustard oil and fractions in kind. Norway accounted for 40.7% of exports, Germany for 19.4%, and the Netherlands for 17.5%, together making up 77.7% of total exports.

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 exports of rapeseed, colza, or mustard oil and fractions reached 36.1 M $ US, showing a significant increase of 30.4% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports rose by 34.6%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 10.4%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 1.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.3%	(1.0%)	30.4%	10.4%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, Norway, Germany, and the Netherlands dominated Sweden's exports in value terms. Norway represented 33.1% of export value, Germany 26.1%, and the Netherlands 15.1%, collectively accounting for 74.2% 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 rapeseed, colza or mustard oil and fractions to Sweden

Imports in kind, K t

Sweden imported 190.4 K t of rapeseed, colza, or mustard oil and fractions in 2020, reflecting a modest decrease of 8.4% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports declined by 6.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.4%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 144.0 K t, while the highest was in 2019 at 207.7 K t. The most substantial decline happened in 2018, with a drop of 29.6%, and the largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 44.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(29.6%)	44.3%	(8.4%)	(2.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Denmark, Belgium, and Germany were consistently the top sources for Sweden's imports of rapeseed, colza, or mustard oil and fractions in kind. Denmark contributed 48.9% of imports, Belgium 24.9%, and Germany 14.4%, together representing 88.3% 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, M $ US

In 2020, Sweden's imports of rapeseed, colza, or mustard oil and fractions amounted to 188.5 M $ US, indicating a slight decrease of 1.0% compared to 2019. The lowest import value was recorded in 2018 at 134.6 M $ US. The most significant decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 30.0%, while the largest increase was in 2019, with a rise of 41.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(30.0%)	41.5%	(1.0%)	(0.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Denmark, Belgium, and Germany led Sweden's import structure in value terms. Denmark accounted for 47.6% of import value, Belgium for 25.4%, and Germany for 12.9%, collectively making up 85.9% 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