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Continued Cereal Exports

When: 1867
Where: Sweden
Part of: Beginning of the Swedish famine of 1867–1869

Cereal exports to Great Britain continued during the famine, worsening the crisis despite the failed harvests.

The famine was worsened by the continuation of cereal exports to Great Britain. In 1867, Swedish cereal exports were successful, with large farms exporting their harvests, mostly oats, to Great Britain for use in London's horse-drawn buses. This economic activity exacerbated the food shortage within Sweden.

Sources

Swedish famine of 1867–1869 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-26

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