Norway: Grain Market 2025

Grain Market Size in Norway

The Norwegian grain market rose sharply to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Grain Production in Norway

In value terms, grain production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. Grain production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average grain yield in Norway was estimated at X tons per ha, surging by X% against 2021. In general, the yield indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, grain yield decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average grain yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. 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 cereal grains production in Norway shrank slightly to X ha, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to grain production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Grain Exports

Exports from Norway

In 2022, shipments abroad of cereal grains decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, grain exports declined markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) was the main destination for grain exports from Norway, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, grain exports to Sweden exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Iceland (X tons), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Finland (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Sweden totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Iceland (X% per year) and Finland (X% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cereal grains exports from Norway, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Iceland ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Finland, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Sweden totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Iceland (X% per year) and Finland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average grain export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Nigeria (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Grain Imports

Imports into Norway

In 2022, overseas purchases of cereal grains increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, grain imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of grain imports to Norway, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Germany ($X) and Sweden ($X) were the largest grain suppliers to Norway, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 grain import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, grain import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Latvia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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