Norway: Market for Gingerbread, Sweet Biscuits and Waffles 2025

Market Size for Gingerbread, Sweet Biscuits and Waffles in Norway

In 2022, the Norwegian market for gingerbread, sweet biscuits and waffles decreased by -2.3% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a pronounced setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Gingerbread, Sweet Biscuits and Waffles in Norway

In value terms, gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Gingerbread, Sweet Biscuits and Waffles

Exports from Norway

Gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle exports from Norway skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 45% on 2021 figures. In general, exports enjoyed resilient growth. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 71% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) were the main destinations of gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle exports from Norway, with a combined 94% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +44.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Sweden ($X) and Denmark ($X) were the largest markets for gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle exported from Norway worldwide, with a combined 95% share of total exports.

Germany, with a CAGR of +46.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for gingerbread, sweet biscuits and waffles stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -8.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 25%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 France (+11.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Gingerbread, Sweet Biscuits and Waffles

Imports into Norway

In 2022, the amount of gingerbread, sweet biscuits and waffles imported into Norway totaled X tons, surging by 1.8% compared with 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 15%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle imports shrank slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 18%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle imports to Norway, together accounting for 64% of total imports. Poland, the UK, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Turkey, Spain and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +17.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Sweden ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Poland ($X) constituted the largest gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle suppliers to Norway, together comprising 57% of total imports. Germany, the UK, Denmark, Italy, the Czech Republic, Turkey and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

Among the main suppliers, the UK, with a CAGR of +12.3%, saw 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 import price for gingerbread, sweet biscuits and waffles amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -3.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Poland ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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