Scandinavia: Tomato Market 2024

Tomato Market Size in Scandinavia

The Scandinavia tomato market expanded remarkably to $X in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Tomato Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, tomato production contracted slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production increased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of tomato production was Finland (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, tomato production in Finland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Sweden (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume in Finland was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Sweden (X% per year) and Norway (X% per year).

In 2023, the average tomato yield in Scandinavia amounted to X tons per ha, increasing by X% on the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the tomato yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, approx. X ha of tomatoes were harvested in Scandinavia; approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to tomato production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Tomato Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2023, shipments abroad of tomatoes decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, tomato exports reached $X in 2023. Total exports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden represented the key exporter of tomatoes in Scandinavia, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Finland (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total exports. Norway (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Sweden was also the fastest-growing in terms of the tomatoes exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Norway (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Finland (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Sweden increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the largest tomato supplier in Scandinavia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Finland ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Sweden totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Finland (X% per year) and Norway (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, tomato export price increased by X% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tomato Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2023, overseas purchases of tomatoes decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports recorded a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, tomato imports expanded markedly to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Sweden (X tons) represented the largest importer of tomatoes, constituting X% of total imports. Finland (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Norway (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to tomato imports into Sweden stood at X%. Finland and Norway experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. The shares of the largest importers remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported tomatoes in Scandinavia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In Sweden, tomato imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Finland (X% per year) and Norway (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform