The import of fresh foliage and branches for bouquets to Sweden exhibited fluctuating trends between 2013 and 2023. The import values decreased by 26.5% in 2014 but grew by 26% in 2016, continuing with a peak growth of 27% in 2018. Thereafter, year-on-year growth stabilized, with moderate increases, like 3.76% in 2022, and 3.55% in 2023. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years was 2.49%, reflecting a general upward trend despite annual variations.
Future trends to watch for include:
- The import volume is forecasted to grow with a 5-year CAGR of 2.36%, reaching 6.7543 million kilograms in 2028, indicating a healthy and steady increase in demand.
- Monitoring environmental regulations that might impact supply chains.
- Changes in consumer preferences towards sustainable and locally sourced products.