Norway: Green Bean Market 2025

Green Bean Market Size in Norway

The Norwegian green bean market fell modestly to $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +5.8% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Green Bean Production in Norway

In value terms, green bean production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 166% against the previous year. Green bean production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of green beans in Norway totaled X tons per ha in 2022, standing approx. at 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by 70% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average green bean yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of green beans were harvested in Norway; picking up by 3.6% against the year before. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, green bean harvested area decreased by -14.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 36%. The green bean harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Green Bean Exports

Exports from Norway

In 2022, approx. X kg of green beans were exported from Norway; declining by -99.5% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports faced a significant contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 14,178%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, green bean exports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a precipitous shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 15,240%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X kg) was the main destination for green bean exports from Norway, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Sweden amounted to -51.5%.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for green beans exports from Norway.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Sweden amounted to -37.1%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average green bean export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 203% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed strong growth. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Sweden.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Sweden amounted to +29.7% per year.

Green Bean Imports

Imports into Norway

In 2022, imports of green beans into Norway contracted modestly to X tons, reducing by -3.4% against 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 21% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, green bean imports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kenya (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) were the main suppliers of green bean imports to Norway, together comprising 64% of total imports. Senegal, Egypt, the Netherlands, India, Spain and Tanzania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +54.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kenya ($X) constituted the largest supplier of green beans to Norway, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Morocco, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Kenya stood at -3.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+18.6% per year) and Morocco (+7.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average green bean import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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