Norway: Preserved Tomato Market 2025

Preserved Tomato Market Size in Norway

The Norwegian preserved tomato market expanded notably to $X in 2021, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Preserved Tomato Production in Norway

In value terms, preserved tomato production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a dramatic decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with a decrease of 99.9%. Preserved tomato production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Preserved Tomato Exports

Exports from Norway

In 2021, exports of preserved tomatoes from Norway contracted remarkably to X tons, with a decrease of -24.3% compared with the year before. Overall, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 854% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2020, and then declined significantly in the following year.

In value terms, preserved tomato exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 2,139% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Finland (X tons) was the main destination for preserved tomato exports from Norway, with a 52% share of total exports. Moreover, preserved tomato exports to Finland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Sweden (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belgium (X tons), with a 20% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Finland totaled +71.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sweden (+37.4% per year) and Belgium (+24.7% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Finland ($X) and Sweden ($X) constituted the largest markets for preserved tomato exported from Norway worldwide, with a combined 93% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Finland, with a CAGR of +78.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average preserved tomato export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 216% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Denmark (+17.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Preserved Tomato Imports

Imports into Norway

In 2021, imports of preserved tomatoes into Norway rose rapidly to X tons, increasing by 5.2% on the year before. Overall, total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% 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 +18.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, preserved tomato imports expanded notably to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Greece (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of preserved tomato imports to Norway, with a combined 94% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Portugal and Turkey, which together accounted for a further 5.1%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of +82.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of preserved tomatoes to Norway, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Greece ($X), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy amounted to +2.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Greece (+43.7% per year) and Turkey (-4.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average preserved tomato import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 8.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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