Sauces, mixed condiments and seasonings market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, the Swedish sauces and condiments market reached 144.3 thousand tons, supported by growing consumption and an expanding variety of flavors. The entry of new companies into the sauce segment and the influence of major players like Paulig with its Santa Maria brand helped establish international tastes in the Nordic market. Consumer demand for bold flavors such as heat, acidity, smokiness, and umami drove product development and assortment expansion in retail. However, the market volume declined to 141.1 thousand tons in 2019 and further to 133.6 thousand tons in 2020. By 2021, volume stabilized at 132.8 thousand tons, while market value increased to 430.3 million USD, aided by recovering greenhouse production of cucumbers, tomatoes, and seasoning plants in Sweden.

From 2022, the market entered a growth phase. The volume rose to 151.3 thousand tons in 2022, with value reaching 467.1 million USD, driven by rising food prices due to global events and sustained consumer interest in hot, sour, smoky, and umami flavors. Increased domestic production of seasoning plants and lettuce improved raw material availability for sauce and condiment manufacturing. In 2023, volume grew to 154.7 thousand tons and value to 500.6 million USD, supported by continued price increases and demand for unique spice blends, including oriental and international flavors. By 2024, volume expanded further to 159.4 thousand tons, while value stabilized at 502.4 million USD.

Production sauces, mixed condiments and seasonings in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Sweden's production of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 369.6 million US dollars, marking a 1.8% decrease from the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with an 8.3% rise to a peak of 406.1 million US dollars. However, the following year saw the steepest decline, with a 7.3% drop in 2019.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Sweden's production of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings has fallen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 110.7 thousand tonnes, representing a 3.1% decrease compared to 2019. The largest increase was recorded in 2018, with an 8.9% rise to a high of 118.3 thousand tonnes. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a 3.5% drop.

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

Exports sauces, mixed condiments and seasonings from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

Sweden's exports of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings have increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 32 633 tonnes, showing a 7.0% rise compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 26.7%, which translates to an annualized rate of 8.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Norway, Finland, and Denmark were the main buyers of Sweden's sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings in terms of volume. Norway and Finland each accounted for 24.9% of exports, while Denmark made up 23.3%. Together, these three countries represented 73.0% of total 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, M $ US

Sweden's exports of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were valued at 133.5 million US dollars, a 7.4% increase year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 17.2%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 5.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Finland, Denmark, and Norway were the top contributors to Sweden's export value for sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings. Finland led with 27.6% of exports, followed by Denmark at 23.4% and Norway at 23.3%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 74.2% 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 sauces, mixed condiments and seasonings to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Sweden's imports of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings declined. In 2020, imports stood at 55 609 tonnes, a 3.2% decrease from the previous year. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 57 470 tonnes, following the largest increase of 10.6% in 2018. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 14.6%, with an annualized rate of 4.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden's import sources for sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings in terms of volume were quite diverse. Thailand was the largest source, accounting for 16.3% of imports, followed by the United States at 12.2% and the Netherlands at 7.4%. Together, these three countries made up only 35.8% of total imports, with the remaining 64.2% coming from a wide range of other countries.

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, M $ US

Sweden's imports of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings have increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports were valued at approximately 161.7 million US dollars, showing a modest 2.9% rise compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 14.1%, which corresponds to an annualized rate of 4.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden's import partners for sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings in value terms were highly varied. The United States was the largest source, contributing 13.8% of imports, followed by Thailand at 11.0% and Italy at 8.1%. These three countries together accounted for only 33.0% of total import flows, with the remaining 67.0% sourced from numerous other countries.

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

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