Norway: Chicken Meat Market 2025

Chicken Meat Market Size in Norway

The Norwegian chicken meat market reached $X in 2021, surging by 11% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Chicken Meat Production in Norway

In value terms, chicken meat production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 56%. Chicken meat production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of chicken meat in Norway expanded markedly to X kg per head in 2021, increasing by 7.1% against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by 7.7% against the previous year. The chicken meat yield peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

The number of animals slaughtered for chicken meat production in Norway stood at X heads in 2021, growing by 7.1% against the previous year. This number increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the number of producing animals increased by 13%. The number of animals slaughtered for chicken meat production peaked at X heads in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Chicken Meat Exports

Exports from Norway

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of chicken meat decreased by -22.3% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 411% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chicken meat exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 64%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X tons) was the main destination for chicken meat exports from Norway, accounting for a 82% share of total exports. Moreover, chicken meat exports to Denmark exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Gabon (X tons), more than tenfold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Denmark totaled +14.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Gabon (+19.2% per year) and Spain (-3.9% per year).

In value terms, Denmark ($X) remains the key foreign market for chicken meat exports from Norway, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Gabon ($X), with a 1.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a 1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Denmark stood at +10.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Gabon (+21.0% per year) and Spain (-3.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average chicken meat export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 66% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mauritania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (+13.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chicken Meat Imports

Imports into Norway

In 2021, imports of chicken meat into Norway soared to X tons, with an increase of 36% against 2020 figures. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 105%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, chicken meat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 76%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Denmark (X tons) constituted the largest chicken meat supplier to Norway, accounting for a 29% share of total imports. Moreover, chicken meat imports from Denmark exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Sweden (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Latvia (X tons), with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Denmark stood at -11.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (+36.5% per year) and Latvia (+735.5% per year).

In value terms, Denmark ($X), Sweden ($X) and Latvia ($X) appeared to be the largest chicken meat suppliers to Norway, together comprising 52% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Latvia, with a CAGR of +611.2%, recorded 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 2021, the average chicken meat import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 9.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 14%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+12.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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