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Fresh or chilled pork market in Norway

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Norwegian fresh pork market expanded from 110 thousand tons in 2018 to 138 thousand tons by 2020. This growth was reinforced in 2021 when renewed domestic demand following the pandemic reopening created market shortages, driving the market value up sharply to $736 million despite a slight dip in physical volume.

In 2022, authorities halved the import duty on pork to 12.50 NOK per kilogram to improve market access. However, imports fell as consumer behavior shifted in response to new Nordic nutrition recommendations advising a 40% reduction in pork consumption. By 2023, a 10.5% rise in pork prices contributed to lower sales volumes, though the market value increased due to higher unit prices.

Health authorities' advice to limit red meat intake and a sustained focus on climate sustainability continued to influence the market into 2024, with volume declining to 112 thousand tons and value dropping to $623 million.

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, 2018-2022, 2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2022, 2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Norway
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2022, 2024, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
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 fresh or chilled pork in Norway

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Norway's fresh or chilled pork production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, output reached 716.2 million US dollars, marking a strong 16.0% increase from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 23.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.8%	2.4%	16.0%	7.2%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

After two years of growth, Norway's fresh or chilled pork production saw a decline. In 2021, output was 123.6 thousand tonnes, down 7.3% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production increased by 11.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.8%. The peak was recorded in 2020 at 133.3 thousand tonnes, with the largest annual increase of 11.2% also occurring that year.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.4%	11.2%	(7.3%)	3.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports fresh or chilled pork from Norway

Exports in kind, t

Norway's fresh or chilled pork exports have expanded for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 1,673 tonnes, showing a robust 21.5% rise from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports surged by 106.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 27.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	44.7%	17.3%	21.5%	27.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Norway's fresh or chilled pork exports were primarily directed toward Denmark and Sweden, which together accounted for 81.9% of total shipments. Other destinations played a minor role in the export structure.

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

Norway's fresh or chilled pork export value has grown for the third year running. In 2021, exports reached 11,233 thousand US dollars, up 29.4% year-over-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value increased by 134%, with an average annual growth rate of 32.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	64.5%	9.9%	29.4%	32.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Denmark and Sweden were the main destinations for Norway's fresh or chilled pork exports in value terms, jointly representing 84.1% of total flows. Other partners each held significantly smaller shares.

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 fresh or chilled pork to Norway

Imports in kind, t

Norway's fresh or chilled pork imports have risen for the third straight year. In 2021, imports reached 12,476 tonnes, a sharp 116.4% increase from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 2,001.3%, with an average annual rate of 175.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	41.0%	588.7%	116.4%	175.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018-2021, Germany was the leading source for Norway's fresh or chilled pork imports in volume terms, accounting for 84.0% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among various smaller markets.

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 fresh or chilled pork import value has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 30,688 thousand US dollars, up 112.5% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, import value rose by 1,917.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 172.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	72.6%	450.1%	112.5%	172.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2018-2021 period, Germany dominated Norway's fresh or chilled pork imports in value terms, holding 80.9% of total flows. Other countries together accounted for the remaining share.

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