Alliaceous vegetables market in Norway

Earlier Report Observations

The market for alliaceous vegetables in Norway began the period at 35 980 t in 2018, a year marked by reduced turnover for organic potatoes, vegetables, and fruits. A sharp expansion followed in 2019, with the market volume soaring to 55 544 t. This surge was primarily driven by the launch of a major national initiative aimed at increasing the consumption and production of Norwegian fruit, berries, and vegetables, coupled with growing consumer demand for organic produce. Domestic production rose significantly from 22 369 t to 32 622 t, supported by increased imports. After this peak, the market contracted to 45 888 t in 2020 and then stabilized around 47 320 t in 2021. A further decline to 40 215 t occurred in 2022, likely influenced by emerging vulnerabilities in the supply chains for fresh fruits and vegetables, which hampered import flows. The market saw a modest recovery to 41 232 t in 2023, amid discussions about the potential to double production acreage and the ongoing impact of climate and agricultural land changes on domestic output.

Entering 2024, wholesale consumption of vegetables increased, and the Norwegian Directorate of Health actively promoted higher intake of vegetables, fruits, and berries. The 2024 Agricultural Agreement included plans to explore new instruments for production regulation. Looking ahead to 2025, several key regulatory developments are set to shape the market, including new price subsidies for organic produce, a political proposal to remove VAT on fruits and vegetables to lower consumer prices, and changes to import rules for fruits, vegetables, and nuts from third countries. Furthermore, revised regulations on fertilizer content and stricter producer responsibility for packaging will come into effect, alongside continued industry and governmental efforts to strengthen domestic production and consumption through collaborative initiatives.

Production alliaceous vegetables in Norway

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of alliaceous vegetables, 2018-2021

World map of production of alliaceous vegetables, 2018-2021

Norway's production of alliaceous vegetables has declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 32 390 tonnes, marking a slight decrease of 0.6% from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, overall production grew by 44.8%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 13.1%. The peak was reached in 2019 with 32 622 tonnes, and that year also saw the largest increase at 45.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Norway in kind, 2018-2021, t

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

The value of Norway's alliaceous vegetables production has also fallen for two consecutive years. In 2021, output was valued at 57 167 thousand US dollars, down by 27.5% compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production value decreased by 6.8%, averaging a 2.3% annual decline. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 90 441 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 47.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Norway in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Exports alliaceous vegetables from Norway

Exports in kind, t

The market showed significant volatility during this period. Export levels varied widely, with a 11.8-fold difference between the low in 2018 and the high in 2021. In 2021, Norway exported 87 tonnes of alliaceous vegetables, a sharp increase of 150.4% from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 52.7%, while the biggest jump was in 2019 with a 897.0% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Norway in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, the three largest markets for Norway's alliaceous vegetables exports in volume terms were Sweden, the Netherlands, and Finland. Together, they accounted for 89.6% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Norway in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Market behavior was marked by volatility in these years. Export values fluctuated substantially, with a 10.1-fold range between the low in 2018 and the peak in 2019. In 2021, export value reached 153 thousand US dollars, a steep 82.5% increase from 2020. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 203 thousand US dollars. The largest drop was in 2020 at 58.7%, while the biggest surge was in 2019 with a 908.3% increase.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Norway in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Between 2018 and 2021, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Finland were the primary buyers of Norway's alliaceous vegetables in value terms. Sweden led with 51.7% of exports, followed by the Netherlands at 19.1% and Finland at 12.3%. Combined, these three markets made up 83.1% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Norway in value, 2018-2021

Imports alliaceous vegetables to Norway

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Norway imported 15 017 tonnes of alliaceous vegetables, a strong increase of 12.6% from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 10.3%, averaging 3.3% per year. The lowest volume was in 2020 at 13 340 tonnes, while the peak was in 2019 with 22 995 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 42.0%, and the biggest increase was in 2019 at 68.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Norway in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, the top suppliers of alliaceous vegetables to Norway in volume terms were the Netherlands with 29.5% of imports, New Zealand with 17.3%, and Denmark with 13.0%. Together, they represented 59.8% of total import volumes.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Norway in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2021, the value of Norway's alliaceous vegetables imports amounted to 25 845 thousand US dollars, up 17.6% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, import value increased by 30.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 29 481 thousand US dollars. The largest decline was in 2020 at 25.5%, while the biggest increase was in 2019 at 48.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Norway in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

During 2018–2021, Spain and the Netherlands each accounted for 23.2% of Norway's alliaceous vegetables imports in value terms, followed by New Zealand at 10.0%. These three countries together made up 56.3% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Norway in value, 2018-2021