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Apples, pears and quinces market in Norway

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh apples, pears and quinces in Norway fluctuated between 2018 and 2023. It started at 76 197 t in 2018, edged up to 76 364 t in 2019, then contracted to 69 779 t in 2020.

After the 2020 low, the market recovered to 74 031 t in 2021 but fell again to 70 802 t in 2022. A slight increase brought it to 71 395 t in 2023. Domestic production showed sharp swings, dropping to 12 543 t in 2020 before jumping to 19 284 t in 2021.

Imports, which account for the majority of supply, declined steadily from 60 981 t in 2018 to 50 698 t in 2023. This gradual reduction in imports contributed to the market volume remaining below earlier levels in the latter part of the period.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Norway
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Norway in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Norway in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Norway in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Norway by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Norway in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Norway by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Norway, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Norway by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Norway in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Norway by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Norway in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Norway by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Norway, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Norway by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Norway in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Norway by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Norway in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Norway by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Norway, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Norway by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Norway in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Norway by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Norway in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Norway by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Norway, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Norway by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production apples, pears and quinces in Norway

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of apples, pears and quinces, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of apples, pears and quinces, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In 2021, Norway produced 19 284 tonnes of apples, pears, and quinces, marking a sharp increase of 53.7% compared to the previous year. Production reached its lowest point in 2020 at 12 543 tonnes, which represented a significant decline of 22.4% from 2019. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, overall production grew by 25%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.8%	(22.4%)	53.7%	7.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports apples, pears and quinces from Norway

Exports in kind, t

The export market for apples, pears, and quinces from Norway experienced notable fluctuations during this period. Exports peaked in 2019 at 313 tonnes, but then fell sharply to their lowest point in 2021 at just 9 tonnes—a dramatic 35-fold decrease. In 2021, export volume dropped by 86.5% year-over-year. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a growth rate of 45.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	45.5%	(78.9%)	(86.5%)	(65.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands and Poland were the two leading markets for Norway's exports of apples, pears, and quinces in volume terms, together accounting for 87.5% of total exports. The remaining volume was distributed among a variety of other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The export market in value terms showed considerable volatility over these years. Exports reached their highest value in 2019 at 316 thousand US dollars, but then plummeted to their lowest in 2021 at 32 thousand US dollars—a 9.8-fold drop. In 2021, export value declined by 62.1% compared to the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 22.8%, while the steepest decline occurred in 2020, falling by 73.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	22.8%	(73.1%)	(62.1%)	(49.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, the Netherlands was the dominant destination for Norway's exports of apples, pears, and quinces in value terms, representing 73.6% of total export flows. The remaining share was spread across several smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports apples, pears and quinces to Norway

Imports in kind, t

Norway's imports of apples, pears, and quinces in volume terms declined for the third consecutive year in 2021, totaling 54 755 tonnes—a moderate decrease of 4.4% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports fell by 10.2%, with a compound annual decline rate of 3.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.8%)	(5.3%)	(4.4%)	(3.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Italy, the Netherlands, and Poland were the main suppliers of apples, pears, and quinces to Norway in volume terms. Italy accounted for 38.9% of imports, the Netherlands for 14.6%, and Poland for 11.4%, together making up 64.9% of total import volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Norway's imports of apples, pears, and quinces in value terms increased for the second consecutive year in 2021, reaching 83 486 thousand US dollars—a slight rise of 2.4% year-over-year. However, over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 5%, with an annualized decline rate of 1.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 74 731 thousand US dollars, which marked a significant drop of 14.9% from the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2020, with a growth of 9.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.9%)	9.1%	2.4%	(1.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Italy, the Netherlands, and Chile were the primary sources for Norway's imports of apples, pears, and quinces in value terms. Italy contributed 45.5% of import value, the Netherlands 12.3%, and Chile 10.3%, collectively accounting for 68.1% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io