Vietnam has great potential in exporting fresh fruits and vegetables to Sweden

The Vietnamese Trade Office in Sweden said that the Nordic country has a high demand for fresh fruits and vegetables, especially imported products, because the domestic supply is insufficient to meet consumer demand due to adverse climatic conditions. Before 2021, Sweden imported about 1 million tons of fruits and vegetables each year. In 2023, due to the impact of inflation and falling domestic consumer demand, imports fell to 887,000 tons. However, Sweden's import market share from developing countries has increased significantly, reaching 24%, equivalent to about 215,000 tons. This has brought great opportunities for exporters such as Vietnam. The Vietnamese Trade Office in Sweden said that a major advantage of Vietnamese fresh fruit and vegetable products in the Swedish market is seasonal differences. Sweden is self-sufficient in some products such as cucumbers in the summer, but from October to May of the following year, the demand for imported fresh fruits and vegetables ...