Norway: Blueberry And Cranberry Market 2025

Blueberry And Cranberry Market Size in Norway

The Norwegian blueberry and cranberry market reduced slightly to $X in 2022, falling by -1.8% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Blueberry and cranberry consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Blueberry And Cranberry Production in Norway

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a slight contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 224% against the previous year. Blueberry and cranberry production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of blueberries and cranberries in Norway fell dramatically to X tons per ha in 2022, which is down by -21.3% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the yield increased by 251% against the previous year. The blueberry and cranberry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the 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.

The blueberry and cranberry harvested area in Norway stood at X ha in 2022, approximately reflecting the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. The blueberry and cranberry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Blueberry And Cranberry Exports

Exports from Norway

In 2022, blueberry and cranberry exports from Norway soared to X tons, growing by 106% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, showed a sharp curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 257% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 205% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) was the main destination for blueberry and cranberry exports from Norway, with a 41% share of total exports. Moreover, blueberry and cranberry exports to Sweden exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X kg), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Sweden totaled -23.1%.

In value terms, the largest markets for blueberry and cranberry exported from Norway were Sweden ($X) and the Netherlands ($X).

Among the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of -11.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average blueberry and cranberry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -9.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 55%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (+125.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Blueberry And Cranberry Imports

Imports into Norway

In 2022, imports of blueberries and cranberries into Norway stood at X tons, increasing by 7.9% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -0.9% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 92%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry imports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -1.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 86% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Morocco (X tons), Peru (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of blueberry and cranberry imports to Norway, with a combined 74% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Peru (with a CAGR of +70.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Morocco ($X) constituted the largest supplier of blueberries and cranberries to Norway, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Peru ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Morocco amounted to +19.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Peru (+56.2% per year) and Poland (+6.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average blueberry and cranberry import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -10.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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