Soil cultivation machinery including harrows scarifiers cultivators weeders and hoes market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the Swedish soil cultivation machinery market was influenced by investment levels in agricultural equipment. Despite a severe drought in 2018, investments in farm machinery including soil cultivators remained high, supporting market demand. In 2019, investments slightly declined due to the aftermath of the drought and economic adjustments in the sector, which may have tempered market growth.

The market volume expanded to 25 088 units in 2021, a 24% increase from 2020, driven largely by a surge in imports. During this period, reported reductions in investment for certain segments such as root crop equipment indicated shifting agricultural priorities. Investments stayed at a high level in 2022, maintaining stable demand. By 2023, however, the market volume contracted sharply to 10 175 units, a 59% drop from the 2021 peak, coinciding with a decrease in imports. The emerging trend toward minimal tillage and direct seeding is affecting demand for conventional soil cultivation machinery and may spur development of new machine types.

Production soil cultivation machinery in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

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

In kind, 2017-2020, unit

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

Exports soil cultivation machinery from Sweden

Exports in kind, unit

In 2020, Sweden exported 18,587 units of soil cultivation machinery, including harrows, scarifiers, cultivators, weeders, and hoes. This represented a 15.7% increase compared to the previous year. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, exports actually decreased by 11.4%, which translates to an average annual decline of 4.0%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 16,066 units, while the peak occurred in 2018 with 21,840 units. The most significant drop happened in 2019, when exports fell by 26.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Norway, Denmark, and Germany consistently remained Sweden's top three markets for soil cultivation machinery exports in volume terms. Together, these countries accounted for 62.7% of Sweden's total export flows during this period.

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, K $ US

Sweden's exports of soil cultivation machinery, including harrows, scarifiers, cultivators, weeders, and hoes, declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, export value reached 62,207 thousand US dollars, marking a moderate decrease of 7.1% compared to the previous year. Over the four-year span from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 7.9%, averaging an annual growth rate of 2.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 72,104 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 7.1% drop, while the most significant increase was in 2018, when exports surged by 25.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Sweden's exports of soil cultivation machinery in value terms were spread across a diverse range of partner countries. The United Kingdom, Germany, and Bulgaria were the top three destinations, accounting for 10.0%, 9.5%, and 9.2% of exports, respectively. Combined, these three countries represented just 28.7% of total export flows, indicating a relatively fragmented market.

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

World map of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2017-2020

Imports soil cultivation machinery to Sweden

Imports in kind, unit

In 2020, Sweden imported 36,520 units of soil cultivation machinery, including harrows, scarifiers, cultivators, weeders, and hoes. This figure was broadly stable compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 9.8%, with an average annual decline of 3.4%. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 36,513 units, while the peak was in 2018 with 40,923 units. The most substantial decline occurred in 2019, when imports fell by 10.8%, whereas the largest increase was in 2018, with a modest rise of 1.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Denmark, and Germany were the primary suppliers of soil cultivation machinery to Sweden in volume terms. China led with 42.3% of imports, followed by Denmark at 13.8% and Germany at 13.6%. Together, these three countries accounted for 69.7% of Sweden's total imports in kind during this period.

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, K $ US

Sweden's imports of soil cultivation machinery, including harrows, scarifiers, cultivators, weeders, and hoes, declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import value stood at 10,823 thousand US dollars, remaining virtually unchanged compared to 2019. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 12,124 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 10.3% drop, while the most significant increase was in 2018, when imports rose by 10.6%.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Denmark, Germany, and France were the main sources of Sweden's imports of soil cultivation machinery in value terms. Denmark accounted for 21.2% of imports, Germany for 19.4%, and France for 14.3%. Together, these three countries absorbed 54.9% of total import value, making them the key suppliers to Sweden.

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

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