Salted, brined, dried or smoked pork market in Sweden, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The Swedish market for salted, brined, dried or smoked pork showed a mixed trajectory in physical volume from 2018 to 2024. Market size in tonnes grew from 44 363 t in 2018 to a peak of 49 394 t in 2019, then declined over the next two years to 46 001 t in 2021. A partial recovery to 48 452 t occurred in 2022, followed by a sharp drop to 43 723 t in 2023 and further to 39 257 t in 2024.

In value terms, the market exhibited a different pattern, rising from 286.0 million $ in 2018 to 338.6 million $ in 2021, indicating significant price appreciation during the period. After a dip to 325.8 million $ in 2022 and 299.0 million $ in 2023, the market value rebounded to 312.0 million $ in 2024 despite lower volume, suggesting continued firm pricing.

Domestic production followed a similar volatile path, peaking at 44 732 t in 2019 before falling to 33 277 t in 2024. Imports varied, with a notable increase to 8 674 t in 2023, which helped offset the decline in production but was insufficient to prevent overall market contraction.

Production salted, brined, dried or smoked pork in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Sweden's production of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 286.7 million US dollars, marking a modest year-over-year rise of 9.6%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 17.2%, which translates to an annualized rate of 5.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 243.0 million US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 0.7%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden ranked as the 14th largest producer of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork globally.

Top producers of salted, brined, dried or smoked pork, 2017-2020

World map of production of salted, brined, dried or smoked pork, 2017-2020

In 2020, Sweden produced 43 475 tonnes of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork, showing a year-over-year decrease of 2.8%. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 3.1%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 1.0%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 38 920 tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 44 732 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 7.7%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 14.9%.

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

Exports salted, brined, dried or smoked pork from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 3.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Sweden's cross-border shipments of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork stood at 458 tonnes, representing a sharp decrease of 47.1% compared to the previous year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 867 tonnes, with the largest increase occurring in 2018 at 138.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Ireland, Norway, and Denmark were the main markets for Sweden's exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork in kind. Ireland accounted for 35.1% of exports, Norway for 25.8%, and Denmark for 8.6%, together making up 69.5% of total 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

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports bottomed in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 6.1-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Sweden exported 5 141 thousand US dollars of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork, down by 46.4% year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 9 599 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 279.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Ireland, Norway, and Denmark were the principal buyers of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork from Sweden in value terms. Ireland represented 41.3% of exports, Norway 31.6%, and Denmark 7.5%, jointly accounting for 80.4% 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 salted, brined, dried or smoked pork to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

Foreign supplies of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork to Sweden declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 4 428 tonnes, which is 19.9% less than the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 21.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.9%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 5 986 tonnes, and the largest increase occurred that year at 5.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and Denmark accounted for the largest share of imports in kind of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork to Sweden. Germany made up 50.1% of imports, Italy 20.3%, and Denmark 12.9%, together comprising 83.2% 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, K $ US

Imported volumes of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork to Sweden declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Sweden imported approximately 43 261 thousand US dollars of this product, which is 1.7% lower than a year earlier. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 4.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.6%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 49 015 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 10.2%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 7.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the leading destinations for imports in value terms of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork to Sweden were Germany, Italy, and Spain. Germany accounted for 36.8% of imports, Italy for 35.2%, and Spain for 10.3%, jointly making up 82.2% of total flows.

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

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