Norway: Onion And Shallot Market 2024

Onion And Shallot Market Size in Norway

The Norwegian onion and shallot market fell to $X in 2022, shrinking by -6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -25.0% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Production in Norway

In value terms, onion and shallot production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by 325% against the previous year. Onion and shallot production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of onions and shallots in Norway fell modestly to X tons per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 65%. The onion and shallot yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the onion and shallot harvested area in Norway amounted to X ha, picking up by 1.9% on the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to onion and shallot production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2015; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports from Norway

In 2022, exports of onions and shallots from Norway reduced to X tons, which is down by -5% against 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 790% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 736%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) was the main destination for onion and shallot exports from Norway, with a 93% share of total exports. Moreover, onion and shallot exports to Sweden exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Finland (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Sweden stood at +43.2%.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the key foreign market for onions and shallots exports from Norway, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Finland ($X), with a 14% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Sweden totaled +65.6%.

Export Prices by Country

The average onion and shallot export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -15.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 525% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+34.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports into Norway

In 2022, approx. X tons of onions and shallots were imported into Norway; waning by -14% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 95%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports fell slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 120%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), New Zealand (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) were the main suppliers of onion and shallot imports to Norway, with a combined 72% share of total imports. Egypt, France, Australia and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Egypt (with a CAGR of +7.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), New Zealand ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest onion and shallot suppliers to Norway, together comprising 70% of total imports. Egypt, Denmark, Spain and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Egypt, with a CAGR of +5.1%, 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 onion and shallot import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Denmark ($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 (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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