Sucrose in solid form market in Sweden, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The Swedish market for chemically pure sucrose in solid form showed considerable movement between 2018 and 2023. Volume expanded significantly to 352.9 thousand tons in 2019 before contracting to 312.5 thousand tons in 2020. Over the next three years, market size stabilized, ending at 297.2 thousand tons in 2023.

This period was characterized by a steady decline in domestic production, which fell from 325.8 thousand tons to 287.8 thousand tons, while import volumes grew consistently, indicating a shift in the supply structure for the Swedish market.

In 2024, regulatory alignment with EU chemical legislation introduced new obligations, including updated safety data sheet requirements for products containing 2% or more sucrose by weight. A growing market emphasis on sustainability also influenced consumer preferences across key using industries like food and cosmetics. These developments coincided with a sharp rise in imports, which reached 93.0 thousand tons in 2024.

Production sucrose in solid form in Sweden

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of sucrose in solid form, 2017-2020

World map of production of sucrose in solid form, 2017-2020

In 2020, Sweden produced 345.3 thousand tonnes of sucrose in solid form, marking a gradual decrease of 3.3% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 2.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.9%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 325.8 thousand tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 357.3 thousand tonnes. The largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 9.7%.

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

Exports sucrose in solid form from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

The market for sucrose in solid form exports from Sweden showed significant volatility during these years. From 2017 to 2019, the difference between the peak and trough volumes was 2.3 times. In 2020, Sweden's exports reached 57 784 tonnes, representing a substantial year-on-year increase of 105.1%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 28 169 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 44.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Denmark, Norway, and Finland were the main buyers of sucrose in solid form from Sweden, accounting for 29.0%, 14.3%, and 11.8% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, these three countries comprised 55.1% of Sweden's total exports in kind 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

After a two-year decline, Sweden's exports of sucrose in solid form in value terms rebounded in 2020. The export volume amounted to 33 947 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp rise of 29.1% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, however, exports decreased by 21.8%, with an average annual decline of 7.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 26 299 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 36.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Denmark, Germany, and Norway remained the principal buyers of sucrose in solid form from Sweden in value terms. Denmark accounted for 36.6% of exports, Germany for 12.4%, and Norway for 11.7%. Collectively, these three countries represented 60.6% of Sweden's total exports in value during this timeframe.

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

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

Imports sucrose in solid form to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

Sweden's imports of sucrose in solid form increased for the second consecutive year in 2020. The total volume imported was 4.8% higher year-on-year. However, over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 26.4%, equating to an average annual decline of 9.7%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 18 908 tonnes. The largest decline also occurred in 2018, with a drop of 44.2%, while the largest increase was in 2019, with a rise of 25.9%.

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

During 2017-2020, three key markets—Denmark, Belgium, and Germany—together absorbed 76.6% of Sweden's total imports in kind of sucrose in solid form.

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 sucrose in solid form in value terms increased for the second year in a row in 2020. The import volume registered 23 464 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a limited gain of 9.2% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 17.2%, with an average annual decline of 6.1%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 20 032 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in the same year, with a drop of 29.3%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Denmark, Belgium, and Germany formed the core of Sweden's imports in value terms for sucrose in solid form. Denmark accounted for 35.5% of imports, Belgium for 16.1%, and Germany for 10.8%. Together, these three countries took 62.3% of total import flows.

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

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