Understanding Tea

Sweden’s Tea Trade: Export Growth and Import Dependence

Sweden, a country known for its picturesque landscapes and high quality of life, actively participates in the global tea trade. In 2021, Sweden exported tea worth $5.18 million, positioning itself as the 55th largest tea exporter worldwide. While tea ranked as the 746th most exported product in Sweden that year, its significance in the country’s trade landscape should not be underestimated.

Tea Imports Exports

Tea Exports from Sweden

Sweden primarily exports tea to neighboring countries such as Norway, Denmark, Finland, Hong Kong, and Italy. Among these, Norway stands out as the leading destination with imports valued at $2.44 million from Sweden, followed by Denmark with $451k, Finland with $364k, Hong Kong with $312k, and Italy with $272k.

Notably, between 2020 and 2021, Sweden experienced significant growth in tea exports to Hong Kong, Norway, and Italy. Hong Kong witnessed an impressive increase of $312k, followed by Norway with $170k and Italy with $157k.

ContinentCountryTrade Value
AfricaMorocco1,640
AfricaSierra Leone700
AfricaSouth Africa31
AfricaZambia11
AsiaUnited Arab Emirates24,239
AsiaChina117
AsiaCyprus2,738
AsiaHong Kong312,298
AsiaIndia233
AsiaIraq234
AsiaJordan1,399
AsiaJapan40,183
AsiaSouth Korea4,580
AsiaKuwait4,314
AsiaSri Lanka83
AsiaMacau117
AsiaMalaysia1,529
AsiaPhilippines233
AsiaQatar4,314
AsiaSaudi Arabia1,209
AsiaSingapore583
AsiaThailand515
AsiaTurkey283
AsiaChinese Taipei7,735
EuropeAustria17,140
EuropeBelgium95,796
EuropeBulgaria3,293
EuropeBelarus8,900
EuropeSwitzerland28,986
EuropeCzechia234
EuropeGermany188,940
EuropeDenmark451,032
EuropeSpain104,629
EuropeEstonia37,547
EuropeFinland363,979
EuropeFrance74,090
EuropeUnited Kingdom86,517
EuropeGreece20,161
EuropeCroatia992
EuropeHungary65,868
EuropeIreland12,476
EuropeIceland14,308
EuropeItaly272,053
EuropeLithuania4,583
EuropeLuxembourg794
EuropeLatvia30,198
EuropeNetherlands36,079
EuropeNorway2,436,983
EuropePoland97,242
EuropeRomania4,314
EuropeRussia234
EuropeSerbia13,059
EuropeSlovakia192
North AmericaCanada75,692
North AmericaCosta Rica1,199
North AmericaCayman Islands808
North AmericaDominica350
North AmericaMexico2,565
North AmericaUnited States208,359
OceaniaAustralia1,982
OceaniaNew Caledonia583
South AmericaChile12,378
Table: Where Does Sweden Export Its Tea (2021)

Tea Imports in Sweden

In 2021, Sweden imported tea valued at $35.9 million, establishing itself as the 51st largest tea importer globally. While tea ranked as the 544th most imported product in Sweden that year, its significance in the country’s trade landscape should not be overlooked. Sweden primarily sources its tea imports from Poland, Germany, Denmark, Sri Lanka, and India. Among these, Poland accounted for the highest tea imports, totaling $14.3 million, followed by Germany with $7.92 million, Denmark with $3.46 million, Sri Lanka with $3 million, and India with $1.63 million.

Between 2020 and 2021, the fastest-growing import markets for tea in Sweden were Denmark, experiencing a substantial increase of $1.24 million, followed by Poland with $1.22 million and Germany with $839k.

ContinentCountryTrade Value
AfricaAngola110
AfricaEgypt1,251
AfricaEthiopia227
AfricaGhana111
AfricaKenya100,623
AfricaNigeria1,573
AfricaRwanda100,109
AfricaTanzania223
AfricaUganda2,377
AfricaSouth Africa3,951
AsiaAfghanistan1,160
AsiaUnited Arab Emirates1,151,513
AsiaBangladesh2,074
AsiaChina184,769
AsiaHong Kong8,526
AsiaIndonesia108,807
AsiaIndia1,634,652
AsiaIran15,513
AsiaIraq228
AsiaIsrael1,000
AsiaJordan30,858
AsiaJapan264,584
AsiaSouth Korea14,211
AsiaLebanon7,811
AsiaSri Lanka3,002,469
AsiaBurma331
AsiaMongolia336
AsiaMalaysia899
AsiaNepal23,676
AsiaOman111
AsiaPakistan32,436
AsiaPhilippines1,334
AsiaSaudi Arabia6,397
AsiaSingapore12,889
AsiaSyria8,116
AsiaThailand231,233
AsiaTurkey125,910
AsiaUzbekistan111
AsiaVietnam101,788
AsiaChinese Taipei117,592
EuropeAlbania1,356
EuropeAustria112,955
EuropeBelgium88,777
EuropeBelarus116
EuropeSwitzerland2,170
EuropeCzechia231,777
EuropeGermany7,918,623
EuropeDenmark3,464,648
EuropeSpain4,425
EuropeEstonia2,373
EuropeFinland46,228
EuropeFrance288,740
EuropeUnited Kingdom551,001
EuropeGreece693
EuropeCroatia1,933
EuropeHungary660
EuropeIreland3,988
EuropeIceland105
EuropeItaly35,181
EuropeLithuania160
EuropeLuxembourg184
EuropeLatvia3,090
EuropeNorth Macedonia2,840
EuropeMontenegro270
EuropeNetherlands682,819
EuropeNorway80,330
EuropePoland14,323,575
EuropePortugal68,466
EuropeRussia167,461
EuropeSerbia83,133
EuropeSlovakia217
EuropeSlovenia2,229
EuropeUkraine343
North AmericaCanada75,654
North AmericaHonduras224
North AmericaJamaica110
North AmericaSaint Lucia577
North AmericaUnited States324,817
OceaniaAustralia18,165
OceaniaNew Zealand331
South AmericaArgentina1,758
South AmericaBolivia777
South AmericaBrazil4,168
South AmericaUruguay219
Table: Where Does Sweden Import Its Tea (2021)

Vietnam Tea: A Popular and Reliable Choice for Sweden’s Imports

Vietnam tea has consistently been a popular and trustworthy choice for Sweden, thanks to its premium quality and competitive pricing. In 2021, Sweden imported tea from Vietnam with a total value of $101,788. Vietnam holds a significant position as an important supplier of tea to Sweden, catering to its tea requirements effectively.

Tariffs on Tea Trade

In 2019, Sweden applied an average tariff rate of 0.3% on tea imports. However, certain countries imposed higher import tariffs on tea. The Republic of the Congo, Algeria, Western Sahara, Gabon, and Libya had the highest import tariffs for tea, all subject to the Most Favored Nation duty rate treatment of 0.8%.

Conclusion

Sweden’s tea trade showcases its active participation in the global market, with both tea exports and imports contributing to the country’s trade dynamics. While Sweden’s tea exports demonstrate steady growth, the nation has witnessed significant expansion in markets such as Hong Kong, Norway, and Italy. On the other hand, Sweden’s substantial tea imports, totaling $35.9 million, cater to domestic consumption, with Poland, Germany, and Denmark being the primary sources. Understanding tariff rates is crucial for tea traders, as Sweden applies a low average tariff rate, while some countries impose higher tariffs on tea imports. As Sweden continues to engage in the global tea trade, it will be interesting to observe how the industry evolves and contributes to the country’s trade dynamics in the coming years.

Data: BACI

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