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Norway: Lard Market 2025

Lard Market Size in Norway

The Norwegian lard market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, with an increase of 266% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Lard Production in Norway

In value terms, lard production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 17% against the previous year. Lard production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Lard Exports

Exports from Norway

In 2022, lard exports from Norway shrank remarkably to X tons, which is down by -95.3% against the year before. In general, exports showed a dramatic decrease. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, lard exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a dramatic contraction. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for lard exports from Norway, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2021 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States was relatively modest.

In value terms, the United States ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for lard exports from Norway.

From 2021 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lard export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 98% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a significant expansion. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2021 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to 0.0% per year.

Lard Imports

Imports into Norway

In 2022, overseas purchases of lard decreased by -77.2% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after seven years of growth. In general, imports faced a sharp contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 516%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lard imports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 478% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) was the main supplier of lard to Norway, accounting for a 94% share of total imports. Moreover, lard imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Poland stood at +24.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-37.7% per year) and Lithuania (-8.9% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lard to Norway, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 4.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Poland totaled +33.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-30.9% per year) and Lithuania (-4.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lard import price amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+11.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for lard in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of lard consumption, comprising approx. 32% of total volume. Moreover, lard consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Germany, fourfold. Brazil ranked third in terms of total consumption with an 8.5% share.

What are the largest producers of lard in the world?

The country with the largest volume of lard production was China, comprising approx. 32% of total volume. Moreover, lard production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Germany, fourfold. Brazil ranked third in terms of total production with an 8.4% share.

What are the leading suppliers of lard to Norway?

In value terms, Poland, Lithuania and Sweden were the largest lard suppliers to Norway, with a combined 99% share of total imports.

What is the average import price for lard in Norway?

In 2021, the average lard import price amounted to $1,290 per ton, waning by -53.1% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the lard market 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.

Product coverage:

FCL 1043 - Lard

Country coverage:

Norway

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Norway
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 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 Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
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, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
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 Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
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 Of Destination, 2012–2024