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Sheep and goat meat market in Sweden

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for sheep and goat meat in Sweden showed notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2024. After starting at 19 485 t in 2018, it declined to 17 735 t in 2019 before reaching a peak of 20 179 t in 2020. The following years saw a retraction to 18 909 t in 2021, then a stabilization around 19 700–19 900 t in 2022 and 2023.

A sharp contraction occurred in 2024, with the market volume falling to 15 016 t. This was primarily due to a steep drop in domestic production, which halved to 4 973 t, while imports increased to 10 168 t. During the latter part of the period, broader market trends included a rise in consumer interest in Swedish-produced food and the expansion of nationwide frozen food distribution through e-commerce.

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, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2021, 2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2021, 2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Sweden
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2021, 2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ 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, 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 sheep and goat meat in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Following two consecutive years of decline, Sweden's sheep and goat meat production rebounded in 2020. The output value reached 53 458 thousand US dollars, showing a modest increase of 8.6% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 32.9%, which translates to an average annual decline of 12.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 49 214 thousand US dollars, with the steepest drop of 26.8% occurring that same year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.6%)	(26.8%)	8.6%	(12.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of sheep and goat meat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of sheep and goat meat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Sweden produced 10 580 tonnes of sheep and goat meat, marking a significant year-on-year increase of 29.7%. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 39.1%, averaging an annual growth rate of 11.6%. The most notable decline was observed in 2019, when production fell by 11.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	21.5%	(11.7%)	29.7%	11.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sheep and goat meat from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

Sweden's exports of sheep and goat meat declined for the third year in a row in 2020. The country exported 109 tonnes, representing an 8.0% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports dropped by 42.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -16.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(21.8%)	(19.9%)	(8.0%)	(16.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Finland remained the primary destination for Sweden's sheep and goat meat exports, accounting for 78.2% of total export volumes. The remaining share was distributed among various smaller markets.

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, K $ US

After two years of decline, Sweden's sheep and goat meat export value increased in 2020. Exports totaled 1 438 thousand US dollars, showing a robust year-on-year rise of 16.4%. However, over the 2017-2020 period, export value decreased by 28.3%, with a CAGR of -10.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 235 thousand US dollars, when exports fell by 23.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(19.2%)	(23.8%)	16.4%	(10.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Finland dominated Sweden's sheep and goat meat export value, holding an 81.2% share of total flows. Other markets played a relatively minor role in the export structure.

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 sheep and goat meat to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

Following two years of contraction, Sweden's sheep and goat meat import volume stabilized in 2020. The country imported 9 709 tonnes, which was nearly unchanged from the 2019 level. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 10.4%, averaging an annual decline of 3.6%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 9 696 tonnes, with the sharpest drop of 6.7% occurring that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.1%)	(6.7%)	0.1%	(3.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Ireland (42.9% of import volume), New Zealand (20.5%), and the Netherlands (19.6%) consistently led Sweden's sheep and goat meat import sources. Together, these three countries accounted for 83.0% 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, K $ US

After two years of decrease, Sweden's sheep and goat meat import value rose in 2020. Imports reached 78 132 thousand US dollars, reflecting an 11.7% improvement over the previous year. However, over the 2017-2020 period, import value declined by 2.8%, with an average annual decrease of 0.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 69 937 thousand US dollars, when imports fell by 12.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.7%)	(12.4%)	11.7%	(0.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Ireland (33.4% of import value), the Netherlands (29.9%), and New Zealand (19.9%) were the main sources in Sweden's sheep and goat meat import value structure. These three countries combined accounted for 83.2% 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