Norway: Strawberry Market 2024

Strawberry Market Size in Norway

In 2022, the Norwegian strawberry market increased by 5.2% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 9.3%. Strawberry consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Strawberry Production in Norway

In value terms, strawberry production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 36%. Strawberry production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of strawberries in Norway declined slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining stable against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. The strawberry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield remained at a 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 total area harvested in terms of strawberries production in Norway reached X ha, surging by 6.2% against 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 7.3%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the strawberry harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Strawberry Exports

Exports from Norway

In 2022, overseas shipments of strawberries were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 333%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, strawberry exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 325%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main destinations of strawberry exports from Norway, with a combined 97% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +12.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Sweden ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for strawberry exported from Norway worldwide, together accounting for 98% of total exports.

Sweden, with a CAGR of +15.8%, 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

The average strawberry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 16%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Poland (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Strawberry Imports

Imports into Norway

In 2022, overseas purchases of strawberries increased by 9.3% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 24% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, strawberry imports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of strawberry to Norway, with a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, strawberry imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), twofold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands stood at +19.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+14.2% per year) and Belgium (-15.2% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of strawberries to Norway, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands stood at +21.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+12.6% per year) and Belgium (-16.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average strawberry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 13%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Portugal ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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