Overview
The agricultural sector in Sweden operates in a Nordic climate with a limited number of crops and a large dairy sector. There are significant differences in production conditions and production types between southern and northern Sweden. The primary sector accounts for less than 1% of Sweden’s total GDP. Dairy and bovine meat account for one-third of the production value of the agriculture sector; crop production about 40%; and pig, poultry and horticulture around 30%. In addition, Sweden is characterised by long transportation distances and sparsely populated areas, with almost 60% of the population living in rural and intermediate regions.
Goal and strategy
Sweden’s strategy aims to increase the productivity, viability and competitiveness of the agricultural sector while protecting animal welfare and seeking increased ambition in environmental and climate standards. Increasing food production is another priority. The strategy also aims to contribute to the development of Sweden’s rural areas, to help ensure that these are attractive places to live and work in.
Overview of key elements and choices defined by Sweden in its approved CAP Strategic Plan for the implementation of the CAP 2023-27.
- Översikt: Sveriges Strategiska GJP-plan
The full CSP and its amendments are available on the national authorities' webpage: Sweden’s CAP Strategic Plan. The completeness of the information provided in the link is solely the responsibility of the competent national authorities.
Annual performance reports
Sweden presents the performance, spending, outputs, and results achieved with the CSP in the annual performance report. It covers both a qualitative and a quantitative overview of the CSP's implementation.
Sweden’s 2023 annual performance report on the national website. The completeness of the information provided in the link is solely the responsibility of the competent national authorities.
Timeline
- 25 May 2024
The Commission approved Sweden’s second amendment to the CAP Strategic Plan.
- 11 December 2023
The Commission approved Sweden’s first amendment to the CAP Strategic Plan.
- 28 October 2022
The Commission approved Sweden’s CAP Strategic Plan.
- 23 September 2022
Sweden submitted a revised proposal, addressing the Commission’s observations on the first draft.
- 21 April 2022
Sweden’s comments on Commission observation letter.
- 31 March 2022
Commission sent an observation letter on Sweden’s CAP Strategic Plan.
- 22 December 2021
Sweden submitted its first proposal for a CAP Strategic Plan.
- 18 December 2020
Commission issued a Staff Working Document containing recommendations for Sweden’s CAP Strategic Plan.
Legal basis
Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 establishing rules on support for strategic plans to be drawn up by EU countries under the common agricultural policy (CAP Strategic Plans).
Documents
Specific requests to review the CAP Strategic Plan
Implementing decision
Observation letters
Staff Working Documents
Commission Staff Working Document SWD2020 (390) – Sweden
