The Swedish market has grown steadily in recent years. In 2012, however, there was a temporary stagnation. There is still high potential for the market to grow further. There is a lack of producers (mainly cereals) and of processed products. Public procurement (e.g. schools, hospitals, kindergartens, etc.) is currently a key driver of development and provides stability. This is driven by political decisions at both national and local levels. The organic market lost ground in the first half of 2012, but it recovered in the second half of the year. Preliminary reports for 2013 indicate growth of between 5 and 10 %.