Scandinavia: Apple Market 2024

Apple Market Size in Scandinavia

The Scandinavia apple market rose slightly to $X in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Apple Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, apple production soared to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Sweden (X tons), Norway (X tons) and Finland (X tons).

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Norway (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2023, the average apple yield in Scandinavia rose to X tons per ha, growing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021; however, from 2022 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 apples were harvested in Scandinavia; therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Apple Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2023, overseas shipments of apples decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a slight increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, apple exports reduced to $X in 2023. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden prevails in exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Finland (X tons), achieving a X% share of total exports.

Sweden was also the fastest-growing in terms of the apples exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. Finland (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Sweden (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Finland (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Sweden totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2023, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while Sweden totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (X%).

Apple Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

For the fourth year in a row, Scandinavia recorded decline in supplies from abroad of apples, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. In general, imports showed a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, apple imports expanded markedly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports showed a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Sweden was the main importer of apples in Scandinavia, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. Norway (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Finland (X%).

Sweden was also the fastest-growing in terms of the apples imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. Norway (X%) and 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, the largest apple importing markets in Scandinavia were Sweden ($X), Norway ($X) and Finland ($X).

Sweden, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform