Salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, the market volume for salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef in Sweden increased from about 1 037 t to 1 106 t. This growth was driven by rising consumer demand for healthier and more sustainable meat products without preservatives, supported by stable economic growth and high disposable income in the country.

The market sharply contracted to 586 t in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted supply chains and distribution, while consumer preferences shifted towards locally produced meat due to concerns over import dependency. Stabilization followed in 2021 at 576 t, with ongoing pandemic effects and the implementation of regulatory changes in labeling and traceability to strengthen consumer protection.

A recovery phase began in 2022, with market volume reaching 635 t, supported by continued consumer shifts towards organic and local products as well as tightened packaging and labeling rules that required more detailed origin information. The market grew further to 664 t in 2023 and reached 692 t in 2024, reflecting a sustained upward trend.

Production salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Sweden's production of salted, brined, dried, or smoked beef declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 10,983 thousand US dollars, marking a 5.2% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 32.6%, with an average annual decline of 12.3%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Sweden ranked 22nd globally in the production of salted, brined, dried, or smoked beef.

Top producers of salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef, 2017-2020

World map of production of salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef, 2017-2020

Sweden's production volume of salted, brined, dried, or smoked beef declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, Sweden produced 731 tonnes, representing a significant 15.3% year-on-year drop. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 56%, averaging an annual decline of 23.9%.

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

Exports salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

Sweden's exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked beef increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume reached 249.5 tonnes, up 43.9% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 101.7%, with an average annual increase of 26.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and Austria were the top buyers of Sweden's salted, brined, dried, or smoked beef by volume. Germany accounted for 61.3% of exports, France for 10.7%, and Austria for 8.0%, together making up 80.0% of total export volume.

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

Sweden's exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked beef in value terms rose for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports stood at 2,653 thousand US dollars, a 50.8% increase from the previous year. Over the period 2017-2020, exports grew by 121.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 30.3%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Germany, France, and Austria formed the core markets for Sweden's exports by value. Germany represented 59.9% of export value, France 9.8%, and Austria 9.1%, collectively accounting for 78.8% 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 salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

Sweden's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked beef by volume showed notable fluctuations from 2017 to 2020. The highest volume was in 2017, while the lowest was in 2020, with a 4.6-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports reached 104.2 tonnes, a sharp 75.0% decrease from 2019. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 38.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Italy were the main sources of Sweden's imports by volume, together accounting for 67.9% of total import volume for salted, brined, dried, or smoked beef.

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

After two years of decline, Sweden's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked beef in value terms increased in 2020. Import value totaled 1,689 thousand US dollars, a strong 10.9% rise from the prior year. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 46.5%, averaging an annual decline of 18.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1,524 thousand US dollars, while the largest drop occurred in 2018 at 31.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Austria, and the Netherlands consistently led Sweden's imports by value for salted, brined, dried, or smoked beef. Italy accounted for 44.2% of import value, Austria for 16.2%, and the Netherlands for 11.4%, together representing 71.8% of total import flows.

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

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