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Norway: Molluscs Market 2025

Molluscs Market Size in Norway

In 2021, the Norwegian molluscs market increased by 1.5% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Molluscs Production in Norway

In value terms, molluscs production declined slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 49%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Molluscs Exports

Exports from Norway

In 2021, the amount of molluscs (scallops, mussels, cuttle fish, squid and octopus) exported from Norway surged to X tons, increasing by 88% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 123% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, molluscs exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 91% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X tons) was the main destination for molluscs exports from Norway, with a 45% share of total exports. Moreover, molluscs exports to Denmark exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Malaysia (X tons), threefold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Denmark was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malaysia (+5.1% per year) and Spain (+37.6% per year).

In value terms, Denmark ($X), Spain ($X) and Malaysia ($X) constituted the largest markets for molluscs exported from Norway worldwide, with a combined 64% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, Turkey, the Netherlands, Sweden and Italy, which together accounted for a further 31%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +742.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the average molluscs export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -11.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a slight expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 86% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($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 the United States (+29.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Molluscs Imports

Imports into Norway

In 2021, molluscs imports into Norway surged to X tons, with an increase of 17% compared with 2020. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, molluscs imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +23.2% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 28%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Canada (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of molluscs imports to Norway, together accounting for 52% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of +20.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of molluscs (scallops, mussels, cuttle fish, squid and octopus) to Norway, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Canada amounted to +22.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-12.2% per year) and Vietnam (+9.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average molluscs import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 2.9% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 26% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+9.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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China remains the largest molluscs consuming country worldwide, accounting for 17% of total volume. Moreover, molluscs consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India, with a 6.3% share.
China remains the largest molluscs producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 17% of total volume. Moreover, molluscs production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 6.7% share.
In value terms, Denmark, Sweden and Canada appeared to be the largest molluscs suppliers to Norway, with a combined 88% share of total imports.
In value terms, the largest markets for molluscs exported from Norway were the UK, Malaysia and Sweden, with a combined 75% share of total exports. The Philippines, Denmark, Turkey, Germany, Switzerland and Kenya lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.
In 2021, the average molluscs export price amounted to $6,532 per ton, waning by -43.6% against the previous year.
The average molluscs import price stood at $36,872 per ton in 2021, which is down by -11.8% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the molluscs 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:

  • Prodcom 10203200 - Molluscs (scallops, mussels, cuttle fish, squid and octopus), frozen, dried, smoked, salted or in brine

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    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. 1. INTRODUCTION

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      1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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    2. 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. 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
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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. 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. 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. 7. PRODUCTION

      The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

      1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    8. 8. IMPORTS

      The Largest Import Supplying Countries

      1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
      2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
      3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
    9. 9. EXPORTS

      The Largest Destinations for Exports

      1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
      2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
      3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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      The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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    11. 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
    12. 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

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