Norway: Cabbage Market 2025

Cabbage Market Size in Norway

The Norwegian cabbage market was estimated at $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cabbage Production in Norway

In value terms, cabbage production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 88% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of cabbage and other brassicas in Norway rose modestly to X tons per ha, surging by 3.6% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average cabbage yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of cabbage and other brassicas production in Norway dropped to X ha, which is down by -5.3% on 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cabbage production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cabbage Exports

Exports from Norway

In 2022, approx. X tons of cabbage and other brassicas were exported from Norway; waning by -25% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 254%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage exports fell significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 115%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) was the main destination for cabbage exports from Norway, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Sweden stood at -6.6%.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) also remains the key foreign market for cabbage and other brassicas exports from Norway.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Sweden amounted to -6.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cabbage export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -10.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 54% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

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 +0.4% per year.

Cabbage Imports

Imports into Norway

In 2022, overseas purchases of cabbage and other brassicas decreased by -2.7% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% 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 -19.2% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% 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 -13.3% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) were the main suppliers of cabbage imports to Norway, together comprising 60% of total imports. Spain, North Macedonia, Italy and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by North Macedonia (with a CAGR of +29.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cabbage suppliers to Norway were Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Portugal ($X), together comprising 62% of total imports. Poland, North Macedonia, Italy and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

In terms of the main suppliers, North Macedonia, with a CAGR of +32.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cabbage import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -7.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 28%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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