Concentrated or sweetened milk and cream market in Norway

Earlier Report Observations

The Norwegian market for concentrated or sweetened milk and cream saw its volume fluctuate between 46 753 t in 2018 and 41 341 t in 2023. Regulatory milk quota adjustments were a primary influence, with quotas raised during the 2018 dry summer to manage market volatility and again in 2020 due to increased demand during the COVID-19 pandemic, supporting milk production and market supply.

A sharp contraction to 39 191 t occurred in 2022 when drought and floods damaged feed quality and reduced milk output, directly limiting production. The market recovered to 41 341 t in 2023 as demand for dairy products rebounded, highlighted by a 5.6% increase in turnover for sweetened milk.

Underlying trends such as the consumer shift toward leaner milk types and ongoing revisions to raw milk quality specifications provided secondary market context, but the central volume movements were driven by quota changes and weather-related supply shocks.

Production concentrated or sweetened milk and cream in Norway

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream, 2018-2021

World map of production of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream, 2018-2021

In 2021, Norway produced 44 K t of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream, showing minimal change from the previous year. Looking back to 2018, production decreased by 5.1% over the four-year period, which translates to an annualized decline of 1.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 44 K t, with the largest year-on-year drop of 3.5% also occurring that year.

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

Exports concentrated or sweetened milk and cream from Norway

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. Exports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream from Norway reached their highest point in 2019 at 4 129 t and fell to their lowest in 2020 at 568 t, representing a 7.3-fold difference between these years. In 2021, exports rebounded to 2 433 t, marking a significant increase of 328.0% compared to 2020. The sharpest decline occurred in 2020, with an 86.2% drop.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands and Denmark were the main buyers of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream from Norway, together accounting for 84.5% of total exports in volume. The remaining share was distributed among other countries.

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 peaked in 2019 at 7 442 K $ US and dropped to their lowest in 2020 at 1 050 K $ US, with a 7.1-fold difference between these years. In 2021, exports recovered to 6 343 K $ US, up by 504.3% from the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 85.9%.

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

During the 2018–2021 period, the Netherlands and Denmark dominated Norway's exports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream in value terms, together representing 81.1% of total flows. The rest was spread across other destinations.

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

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

Imports concentrated or sweetened milk and cream to Norway

Imports in kind, t

After rising for two consecutive years, imports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream into Norway declined. In 2021, imports amounted to 1 350 t, down by 29.0% from 2020. Over the 2018–2021 span, imports increased by 25%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 7.7%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 1 901 t, with the largest year-on-year increase of 60.2% also occurring that year.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Sweden were the top contributors to Norway's imports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream in volume. Belgium accounted for 28.0%, the Netherlands for 26.9%, and Sweden for 15.8%, together making up 70.7% of total imports.

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

Following a two-year upward trend, imports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream into Norway decreased. In 2021, imports totaled 6 153 K $ US, reflecting a notable decline of 16.1% compared to 2020. Over the 2018–2021 period, imports grew by 34.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.5%. The peak value was reached in 2020 at 7 332 K $ US, when imports saw their largest increase of 49.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Sweden led Norway's imports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream in value terms. Belgium contributed 31.8%, the Netherlands 26.1%, and Sweden 18.4%, collectively accounting for 76.3% 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