The apple market size volume in Sweden has experienced a notable decline from 83.0 thousand metric tons in 2014 to 66.0 thousand metric tons in 2023, reflecting a consistent reduction over the years. The year-on-year decline for 2023 is -1.49%, with a cumulative annual growth rate (CAGR) of -0.89% over the last five years, indicating a steady downward trend. There was a significant drop in 2017 (-14.77%), and the highest growth was observed in 2015 (3.61%). Forecasts predict that by 2028, the market size will reduce further to 60.0 thousand metric tons, with an expected 5-year CAGR of -1.59% and an overall 7.69% decrease.
Future trends to watch for include evolving consumer preferences towards other fruits and potential impacts from climate change on apple production. Additionally, efforts to boost local production and possible shifts in import patterns due to trade policies and economic factors will be critical to monitor.
