Sweden: Cabbage Market 2024

Cabbage Market Size in Sweden

The Swedish cabbage market rose notably to $X in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Cabbage Production in Sweden

In value terms, cabbage production reduced to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of cabbage and other brassicas in Sweden reached X tons per ha in 2023, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by X%. The cabbage yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 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, the cabbage harvested area in Sweden stood at X ha, growing by X% on the previous year. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The cabbage harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cabbage Exports

Exports from Sweden

Cabbage exports from Sweden shrank markedly to X tons in 2023, dropping by X% compared with the previous year. In general, exports, however, saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell significantly in the following year.

In value terms, cabbage exports surged to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X tons) was the main destination for cabbage exports from Sweden, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cabbage exports to Denmark exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Finland (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Belgium (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Denmark stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Finland (X% per year) and Belgium (X.6% per year).

In value terms, Denmark ($X) remains the key foreign market for cabbage and other brassicas exports from Sweden, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to Denmark amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Finland (X% per year) and Belgium (X.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cabbage export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a notable expansion 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. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cabbage Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2023, cabbage imports into Sweden shrank modestly to X tons, approximately equating the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, cabbage imports rose rapidly to $X in 2023. In general, total imports indicated resilient growth 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, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cabbage to Sweden, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, cabbage imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), fivefold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest cabbage suppliers to Sweden, with a combined X% share of total imports. Poland, North Macedonia, Italy and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average cabbage import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated buoyant 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, cabbage import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform