Cauliflowers and broccoli market in Norway

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market volume for fresh cauliflowers and broccoli in Norway remained relatively stable, fluctuating around 26,000 t. In 2018, market reports noted good supplies of Norwegian cauliflower, albeit with limited storage capacity that could rapidly reduce available quantities. Broccoli maintained stable access and good turnover in retail. These conditions supported overall market steadiness during this period.

From 2021 onwards, the market entered a phase of contraction. The total market volume declined from 24,783 t in 2021 to 22,649 t in 2023. Domestic production fell from 11,250 t to 10,620 t over the same three years, while imports—a major component of supply—also decreased from 13,533 t to 12,044 t. This consistent downward trend indicated a reduction in overall consumption or availability.

By 2025, several factors emerged that began to influence the market landscape. New, stricter maximum residue limits for the pesticide acetamiprid on broccoli and cauliflowers required longer pre-harvest intervals, affecting production practices. Norwegian broccoli production faced challenges from drought periods, limiting local supply. Concurrently, the introduction of new varieties like broccolini and a heightened consumer focus on sustainability and locally sourced food had the potential to stimulate demand. Major supply agreements with retail chains such as Coop for broccoli and cauliflower aimed to improve distribution and availability.

Production cauliflowers and broccoli in Norway

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of cauliflowers and broccoli, 2018-2021

World map of production of cauliflowers and broccoli, 2018-2021

In 2021, Norway produced 11,250 tonnes of cauliflowers and broccoli, marking a modest decline of 6.6% compared to 2020. Looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 7.5%, which translates to an annualized rate of 2.6%. The largest increase occurred in 2020, with a rise of 2.9%.

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

Exports cauliflowers and broccoli from Norway

Exports in kind, t

The market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 1 tonne, while peaking in 2020 at 6 tonnes, representing a 4.6-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Norway exported 6 tonnes of cauliflowers and broccoli, a significant increase of 362.6% from the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, dropping by 71.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands remained the overwhelmingly dominant buyer of cauliflowers and broccoli from Norway, accounting for 96.3% of total exports in volume terms.

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

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Export values hit a low in 2019 at 2,000 US dollars, then surged to a high in 2020 at 12,000 US dollars, showing a 5.9-fold variation between these years. In 2020, foreign supplies of cauliflowers and broccoli from Norway amounted to 12,000 US dollars, up by 493.7% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 79.5%.

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

Over the period from 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands was by far the main destination for exports in value terms of cauliflowers and broccoli from Norway, accounting for 98.1% of total flows.

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

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

Imports cauliflowers and broccoli to Norway

Imports in kind, t

Norway's import volume of cauliflowers and broccoli declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports were recorded at 13,533 tonnes, marking a slight decrease of 1.1% relative to the prior year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 14,228 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2020, dropping by 3.8%, while the largest increase was in 2019, rising by 3.4%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Spain remained the dominant source for imports in volume terms, with a share of 85.2% of total flows, while the remainder was fragmented across other markets.

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

Cauliflowers and broccoli imports into Norway increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports came to 30,641,000 US dollars, indicating a moderate gain of 5.7% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 15.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.9%.

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

In the period from 2018 to 2021, the geographical pattern of imports in value terms was characterized by a strong dominance of Spain, whose share reached 84.5% of total flows, while other partners held relatively minor shares.

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

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