More meat is sold during the holidays than at other times of the year. At the same time, there are fewer working days, which affects production. In addition, the recent snowstorm has further complicated the situation with strained logistics, says Isabel Moretti, CEO of Svenskt Kött.
But the big challenge is that we have lost production in Sweden.
Swedish beef production has decreased by approximately 10 percent in 2025 compared to the previous year, according to a forecast based on statistics from the Swedish Board of Agriculture.
There are several reasons, but above all it's because we are coming out of several years that have been economically tough and very unstable.
Swedish farmers, just like consumers, have struggled with an uncertain global situation, with increased costs and higher interest rates. Switching production back has been associated with high risk, Moretti says.
When can we expect the meat counters to be well stocked again?
It takes time. From idea to finished products, it's a three-to-four-year process.
As for the shortage of ground beef, the supply in stores may improve somewhat soon, now that the weekend is over and the storm has passed. The supply of animals ready for slaughter is also at its lowest at the turn of the year.
It will be replenished, says Isabel Moretti.
