Norway: Vegetable Market 2025

Vegetable Market Size in Norway

In 2022, the Norwegian vegetable market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable Production in Norway

In value terms, vegetable production expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of vegetables in Norway stood at X tons per ha in 2022, approximately equating the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by X%. The vegetable yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 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 total area harvested in terms of vegetables production in Norway declined to X ha, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Norway

In 2022, overseas shipments of vegetables decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable exports declined sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable exports from Norway, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable exports to Sweden exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Finland (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Sweden amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Finland (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for vegetable exported from Norway were Sweden ($X), Finland ($X) and Denmark ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Finland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Denmark ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Denmark (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Norway

In 2022, vegetable imports into Norway declined to X tons, with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year. In general, imports recorded a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable imports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable imports to Norway, with a combined X% share of total imports. Israel, France, Poland, Morocco, Italy, Belgium, the UK, Turkey and New Zealand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Morocco ($X) constituted the largest vegetable suppliers to Norway, together accounting for X% of total imports. Poland, Italy, France, Belgium, Israel, Turkey, Denmark, the UK and New Zealand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, 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 vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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