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Smoked fish market in Sweden

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Swedish smoked fish market contracted in physical volume from 7 310 t in 2018 to 5 941 t in 2020, then stabilized near 5 900 t through 2022. In value terms, the market fell to $85.4 million in 2020, rebounded to $90.6 million in 2021, and settled at $86.8 million in 2022.

Regulatory measures began influencing the market from 2023 onward. The European Commission granted a protected geographical indication to 'Rökt Vättersik,' strengthening the product's position by emphasizing local tradition and quality. In 2024, new EU fishing quotas for the Baltic Sea directly affected raw material availability for production, while the Swedish Food Agency mandated registration for cold-smoked fish facilities to address chemical risks, altering operational conditions.

A growing consumer emphasis on sustainability and responsible production also shaped marketing approaches and product development within the smoked fish segment.

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
1. 4.1. In kind
  1. 4.1.1. Production, 2018, 2020-2022
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2018, 2020-2022
2. 4.2. In value
  1. 4.2.1. Production, 2018, 2020-2022
  2. 4.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.2.4. Market size, 2018, 2020-2022
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Sweden
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018, 2020-2022, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018, 2020-2022, 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
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 smoked fish in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Sweden's smoked fish production was valued at 67 089 thousand US dollars, showing little change from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2020, production fell by 25.5%, which translates to an annualized decline of 9.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Sweden produced 4 415 tonnes of smoked fish, with output holding steady compared to 2019. From 2018 to 2020, production dropped by 28%, representing a compound annual growth rate of -10.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports smoked fish from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

Sweden's smoked fish exports fell for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 679 tonnes, a slight decrease of 3.0% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports declined by 21.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.9%)	(11.9%)	(3.0%)	(7.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Norway, and Australia were the top destinations for Sweden's smoked fish exports by volume. Italy accounted for 26.4% of exports, Norway for 17.0%, and Australia for 13.4%, together making up 56.9% of total export flows.

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

Sweden's smoked fish exports in value terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 13 359 thousand US dollars, remaining flat compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 20.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.4%)	(12.4%)	(0.2%)	(7.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy, Norway, and Australia were the three main markets for Sweden's smoked fish exports by value, collectively absorbing 63.7% of total export value.

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 smoked fish to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Sweden's smoked fish import volume declined. In 2020, imports totaled 2 206 tonnes, showing little change from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 21.5%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 6.7%. The peak volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 218 tonnes, with the largest increase of 12.2% also 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	8.9%	12.2%	(0.5%)	6.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Norway, and Germany were the leading sources of Sweden's smoked fish imports by volume. Poland contributed 47.6% of imports, Norway 18.4%, and Germany 16.2%, together accounting for 82.2% 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

Following two years of increases, Sweden's smoked fish import value declined. In 2020, imports stood at 31 636 thousand US dollars, marking a moderate decrease of 8.6% from 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 34 597 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 5.0% occurring in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.0%	2.8%	(8.6%)	(0.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Poland, Norway, and Germany were the primary sources of Sweden's smoked fish imports by value. Poland accounted for 45.1% of import value, Norway for 22.2%, and Germany for 16.9%, together comprising 84.2% 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