Sausages and similar meat products market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

The market for sausages and similar meat products in Sweden expanded in volume to 127.5 thousand tons in 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic reduced imports and strengthened focus on domestic production. A slight contraction to 125.2 thousand tons followed in 2021, influenced by an avian influenza outbreak that constrained poultry output and rising input costs that began pushing prices upward, evident in the market value growth to 648.5 million US dollars.

From 2022, Russia's war against Ukraine intensified cost pressures across the agricultural supply chain, contributing to further price increases. Demand for minced meat and sausages remained robust, exceeding the capacity of producers like KLS Ugglarps korvfabrik, while companies such as Axfood and Scan launched climate-smart sausage alternatives with lower meat and higher legume content to meet evolving consumer interests.

The latter part of the period saw sustained investment in production facilities aimed at boosting Swedish meat output and reducing import dependency. Consumer preferences solidified around grilled sausages, with price becoming a more decisive purchase driver, although origin labels like 'Från Sverige' retained significant influence, and younger consumers spurred volume growth with distinct tastes and accompaniment demands.

Production sausages and similar meat products in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Sweden's output of sausages and similar meat products was valued at 530.6 million US dollars, marking a 21.5% increase compared to the previous year.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

In 2020, Sweden produced 116.3 thousand tonnes of sausages and similar meat products, which is 9.0% more than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 3.6%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 1.2%.

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

Exports sausages and similar meat products from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Sweden exported 4 270 tonnes of sausages and similar meat products, an increase of 8.9% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports rose by 3.2%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 1.0%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 3 923 tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2018 with 4 373 tonnes. The largest decline was observed in 2019, dropping by 10.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Denmark, Finland, and the United Kingdom were the main buyers of Swedish sausages and similar meat products, accounting for 42.1%, 14.2%, and 8.9% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, these three countries comprised 65.2% of total exports in kind.

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

In 2020, Sweden's export value of sausages and similar meat products reached 26.5 million US dollars, up 8.7% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 2.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 0.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 24.3 million US dollars, while the highest was in 2018 at 28.2 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 13.6%, whereas the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 8.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Denmark, Finland, and Norway were the three principal markets for Swedish sausages and similar meat products in value terms, collectively accounting for 74.7% 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 sausages and similar meat products to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Sweden's imports of sausages and similar meat products declined. In 2020, imports totaled 15 407 tonnes, down 12.0% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 6.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.4%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 17 508 tonnes, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, rising by 4.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Denmark, and Italy remained the main suppliers of sausages and similar meat products to Sweden, contributing 37.8%, 21.5%, and 12.0% of imports in kind, respectively. Together, these three countries formed 71.3% of total imports in kind.

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 import value of sausages and similar meat products declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 99.1 million US dollars, a decrease of 3.1% from 2019. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 105.0 million US dollars, with the largest increase also occurring in that year, up by 7.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Italy, and Denmark were the three principal markets for imports of sausages and similar meat products to Sweden in value terms, together accounting for 73.1% of total imports.

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

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