Norway: Fresh Pork Cut Market 2025

Fresh Pork Cut Market Size in Norway

The Norwegian fresh pork cut market declined markedly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -18.2% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +26.9% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Fresh Pork Cut Production in Norway

In value terms, fresh pork cut production fell significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Fresh Pork Cut Exports

Exports from Norway

In 2022, shipments abroad of fresh or chilled hams, shoulders and cuts of pig meat increased by 56% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 119,462% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fresh pork cut exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 76,678%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for fresh pork cut exports from Norway, accounting for a 88% share of total exports. Moreover, fresh pork cut exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Denmark (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Spain amounted to +183.0%.

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for fresh or chilled hams, shoulders and cuts of pig meat exports from Norway, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Denmark ($X), with an 11% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Spain amounted to +169.2%.

Export Prices by Country

The average fresh pork cut export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -1.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed a moderate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 130% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Denmark stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+19.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Fresh Pork Cut Imports

Imports into Norway

In 2022, imports of fresh or chilled hams, shoulders and cuts of pig meat into Norway surged to X tons, rising by 403% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a sharp setback. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fresh pork cut imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a precipitous decline. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Sweden (X kg) constituted the largest fresh pork cut supplier to Norway, accounting for a 82% share of total imports. Moreover, fresh pork cut imports from Sweden exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X kg), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Poland (X kg), with a 2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Sweden stood at -32.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+16.8% per year) and Poland (-40.4% per year).

In value terms, the largest fresh pork cut suppliers to Norway were Sweden ($X), Spain ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 99% share of total imports.

Spain, with a CAGR of +23.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fresh pork cut import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a temperate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 118%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Lithuania ($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 (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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