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Norway: Market for Cod, Salted or in Brine 2025

Market Size for Cod, Salted or in Brine in Norway

In 2022, the Norwegian market for cod, salted or in brine decreased by -16.4% to $X, falling for the sixth consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption saw a perceptible contraction. Cod, salted or in brine consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Cod, Salted or in Brine in Norway

In value terms, cod, salted or in brine production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 13%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Cod, Salted or in Brine

Exports from Norway

In 2022, exports of cod, salted or in brine from Norway surged to X tons, with an increase of 24% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cod, salted or in brine exports soared to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Portugal (X tons) was the main destination for cod, salted or in brine exports from Norway, with a 84% share of total exports. Moreover, cod, salted or in brine exports to Portugal exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Greece (X tons), with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Portugal totaled +2.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (-11.9% per year) and Greece (-3.4% per year).

In value terms, Portugal ($X) remains the key foreign market for cod, salted or in brine exports from Norway, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 6.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Greece, with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Portugal amounted to +6.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (-9.4% per year) and Greece (-2.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for cod, salted or in brine stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 24% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($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 Italy (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cod, Salted or in Brine

Imports into Norway

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of cod, salted or in brine, when their volume increased by 6.1% to X tons. In general, imports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 4,037% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cod, salted or in brine imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 2,355% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main supplier of cod, salted or in brine to Norway, accounting for a 95% share of total imports. Moreover, cod, salted or in brine imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +25.2%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cod, salted or in brine to Norway, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with an 11% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +22.0%.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for cod, salted or in brine stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 17% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cod, salted or in brine import price decreased by -15.4% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 50% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average 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 Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for China amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+17.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, the United States and India, together accounting for 39% of global consumption. Portugal, Japan, Germany, Brazil, Indonesia, Bangladesh, the UK, Nigeria, France and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.
The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, the United States and India, together accounting for 39% of global production. Japan, Portugal, Germany, Iceland, Indonesia, Bangladesh, the UK, Nigeria, Brazil and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.
In value terms, the largest cods, salted or in brine suppliers to Norway were Greece, Sweden and Brazil, together comprising 67% of total imports. China, Spain, Italy and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.
In value terms, the largest markets for cods, salted or in brine exported from Norway were Portugal, Sweden and Brazil, with a combined 87% share of total exports. Spain, Greece and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 9.4%.
In 2021, the average export price for cods, salted or in brine amounted to $6,736 per ton, remaining stable against the previous year.
In 2021, the average import price for cods, salted or in brine amounted to $7,881 per ton, waning by -7.9% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for cod, salted or in brine in Norway. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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    • Market volume and value
    • Per Capita consumption
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    • Market trends, drivers and restraints
    • Key market players and their profiles

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    1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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      1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
      2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
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      4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
    2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

      A Quick Overview of Market Performance

      1. KEY FINDINGS
      2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
    3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

      Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

      1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
    4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

      Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

      1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
      2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
      3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
      4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
      5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
    5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

      Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

      1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
      2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
      3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
      4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

      Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

      1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
      2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
      3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
      4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
      5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
    7. 7. PRODUCTION

      The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

      1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    8. 8. IMPORTS

      The Largest Import Supplying Countries

      1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
      3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    9. 9. EXPORTS

      The Largest Destinations for Exports

      1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
      3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

      The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    11. LIST OF TABLES

      1. Key Findings In 2024
      2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
      8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    12. LIST OF FIGURES

      1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
      9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
      10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
      11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
      12. Exports and Growth, By Product
      13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
      14. Production Volume and Growth
      15. Exports and Growth
      16. Export Prices and Growth
      17. Market Size and Growth
      18. Per Capita Consumption
      19. Imports and Growth
      20. Import Prices
      21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
      26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
      29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
      32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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