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Smoked herring 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 herring market saw a pronounced contraction from 2018 to 2022. Market volume dropped from 32 043 kg to 16 430 kg, while its value fell from 323.4 thousand US dollars to 143.8 thousand US dollars. Production followed a similar downward trend, indicating a broad-based decline across the sector.

The regulatory and consumer landscape for smoked herring evolved by 2024. New EU rules on fish labeling and revised industry hygiene guidelines came into effect, alongside stricter requirements for single-use plastic packaging that impacted food producers. Concurrently, WWF's sustainability rating highlighted herring, and broader trends toward digital marketing and eco-friendly products began influencing consumer behavior and market conditions.

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, kg
  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, kg
  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, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ 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 herring in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Sweden's smoked herring output was valued at 199.4 thousand US dollars, marking a 5.7% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 44%, with an average annual decline of 17.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.7%)	n/a	n/a	(17.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, kg

In 2020, Sweden produced 20 200 kg of smoked herring, a 6.7% drop compared to the year before. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 45.8%, translating to an average annual reduction of 18.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.7%)	n/a	n/a	(18.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports smoked herring from Sweden

Exports in kind, kg

Sweden's smoked herring exports fell for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 699 kg, down 32.1% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports declined by 78.6%, with an average annual decrease of 40.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.3%)	(66.0%)	(32.1%)	(40.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Finland dominated Sweden's smoked herring exports in volume, accounting for 95.7% of the total.

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, $ US

Sweden's smoked herring exports continued to decline for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export value reached 2 497 US dollars, a sharp 77.9% fall from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports dropped by 83.2%, with an average annual decline of 44.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.4%)	(18.8%)	(77.9%)	(44.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Finland was the primary buyer of Swedish smoked herring in value terms, making up 96.0% of total exports.

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 herring to Sweden

Imports in kind, kg

Sweden's smoked herring imports rose for the second straight year. In 2019, imports totaled 8 812 kg, surging by 3 126.0% from 2018. From 2017 to 2019, imports grew by 6 147.1%, with an average annual increase of 296.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	93.6%	3 126.0%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Denmark accounted for 86.7% of Sweden's smoked herring imports by volume, while the remainder was spread across numerous countries with smaller shares.

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, $ US

Sweden's smoked herring imports increased for the second year in a row. In 2019, import value stood at 16 070 US dollars, up 973.3% from 2018. Over the 2017-2019 period, imports soared by 2 642.5%, representing an average annual growth rate of 201.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	155.5%	973.3%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Denmark represented 80.4% of Sweden's smoked herring imports by value, with the rest distributed among a wide range of smaller countries.

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