Vegetable materials and waste for animal feeding market in Sweden

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018, the introduction of the new Animal Welfare Act (2018:1192) set higher standards for animal husbandry, influencing feed requirements. In 2020, increased focus on sustainability and strict controls on pesticide residues in vegetable feed materials shaped the market. By 2021, the expanded use of by-products from the fruit and vegetable industry as animal feed created new segments, contributing to market volume growth reaching 104.8 thousand tonnes in 2022.

In 2022, rising demand for plant-based feed materials aligned with sustainability trends supported the market. However, in 2023, the closure of veterinary border control posts and a shift towards innovative feed through pilot projects coincided with a production decline. By 2024, increased adoption of plant-based protein isolates and the launch of new feed additives based on plant extracts stimulated recovery, with market volume rising to 116.3 thousand tonnes.

Production vegetable materials and waste for animal feeding in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

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

Exports vegetable materials and waste for animal feeding from Sweden

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Sweden's cross-border shipments of vegetable materials and waste for animal feeding reached 146.7 thousand tons, representing a year-on-year decline of 3.1%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 3.8%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 1.3%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 115.9 thousand tons, while the highest was in 2019 at 151.4 thousand tons. The most significant decrease occurred in 2018 with an 18.0% drop, whereas the largest increase was in 2019 with a 30.7% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for Sweden's exports of vegetable materials and waste for animal feeding in kind were Ireland, accounting for 28.9% of exports, the United Kingdom with 26.8%, and Denmark at 24.9%. Together, these three countries represented 80.6% of total export flows.

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

In 2020, Sweden's cross-border shipments of vegetable materials and waste for animal feeding amounted to 32 391 thousand US dollars, marking a 4.1% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 12.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 25 586 thousand US dollars, while the peak was in 2019 at 33 787 thousand US dollars. The most substantial decline occurred in 2018 with a 10.9% drop, and the largest increase was in 2019 with a 32.1% rise.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Denmark were the leading destinations for Sweden's exports of vegetable materials and waste for animal feeding in value terms. Ireland contributed 28.4% of exports, the United Kingdom 26.4%, and Denmark 25.1%, collectively accounting for 80.0% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports vegetable materials and waste for animal feeding to Sweden

Imports in kind, K t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. Sweden imported a total of 10.4 thousand tons of vegetable materials and waste for animal feeding in 2020, which was 7.1% lower than the previous year. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 11.1 thousand tons, while the lowest was in 2017. The period saw a peak in 2019 and a trough in 2017, with a 10.1-fold difference between these years. The largest increase occurred in 2018 with an 872.1% surge.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Finland and Denmark clearly dominated the partner structure for imports in kind of vegetable materials and waste for animal feeding into Sweden, with other countries making up the remaining share.

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

Import levels experienced significant fluctuations during the period. In 2020, Sweden's imports of vegetable materials and waste for animal feeding totaled 3 248 thousand US dollars, showing a moderate decline of 6.4% compared to the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 3 798 thousand US dollars, while the lowest was in 2017. Imports fluctuated 2.6-fold between the high of 2018 and the low of 2017. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with an 8.6% drop, and the most substantial increase was in 2018 with a 164.6% rise.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the largest suppliers of vegetable materials and waste for animal feeding to Sweden in value terms were Finland, accounting for 37.7% of imports, Germany with 20.2%, and Denmark at 17.5%. Together, these three countries formed 75.4% of total imports in value terms.

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

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