Homogenised composite food preparations market in Norway

Earlier Report Observations

The market for homogenised composite food preparations in Norway underwent notable changes between 2018 and 2025. Initial years were characterized by broad price increases in the food sector, which contributed to a contraction in market volume to 3 305 t and value to 78.5 million USD by 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 significantly altered trade dynamics, reducing cross-border shopping and stimulating national production, which helped market volume recover to 3 451 t while value remained pressured by rising raw material and logistics costs.

A sharp divergence occurred in 2021 as sustained high food price inflation, driven by increased raw material and energy expenses, pushed the market's value to 86.3 million USD despite a volume drop to 2 498 t. The following year, the war in Europe and associated global commodity price surges further changed consumption patterns and introduced new regulatory emphasis on labelling and traceability for composite foods, factors which supported a recovery in market volume to 3 341 t.

Price growth remained a dominant theme through 2023 and 2024, keeping the market value elevated, though signs of moderation appeared due to high interest rates. Concurrently, an increased focus on sustainability and resource scarcity continued to influence broader market and consumer trends within the food sector.

Production homogenised composite food preparations in Norway

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

After two consecutive years of decline, Norway's production of homogenised composite food preparations rebounded in value terms. In 2021, output reached 79 741 thousand US dollars, representing a significant 11.9% increase compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 3.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 71 290 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 5.6% drop.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2021, Norway produced 1 129 tonnes of homogenised composite food preparations, marking a substantial 45.8% decrease from 2020 levels. Over the 2018-2021 period, production declined by 54.1%, with an average annual decrease of 22.9%. The largest increase was recorded in 2020 with a 5.4% rise.

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

Exports homogenised composite food preparations from Norway

Exports in kind, t

The market showed considerable volatility during this period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2019 at just 0.2 tonnes, then surged to 5 tonnes in 2021, representing a remarkable 51.4% increase from 2020. The difference between the 2019 low and 2021 high was 26-fold. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 56.3% decrease, while the most significant increase was recorded in 2020 with a 1 598.0% surge.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Sweden and Finland dominated Norway's exports of homogenised composite food preparations in volume terms, together accounting for 82.1% of total shipments, with the remainder distributed among other markets.

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 market exhibited considerable volatility throughout these years. Export values reached their lowest point in 2019 at just 1 thousand US dollars, then climbed to 32 thousand US dollars in 2021, representing a sharp 44.2% increase from the previous year. The difference between the 2019 low and 2021 high was 25-fold. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 36.7% decrease, while the most significant increase was recorded in 2020 with a 1 666.8% surge.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden and Finland accounted for the majority of Norway's exports of homogenised composite food preparations in value terms, while other markets played relatively minor roles individually.

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

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

Imports homogenised composite food preparations to Norway

Imports in kind, t

Norway's imports of homogenised composite food preparations increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 1 375 tonnes, showing minimal change from the 2020 level. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 327 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 1.7% decrease, while the most significant increase was recorded in 2020 with a 3.2% rise.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Spain, Finland, and Sweden were the primary suppliers of homogenised composite food preparations to Norway in volume terms. Spain accounted for 45.3% of imports, Finland for 18.7%, and Sweden for 16.0%, together representing 80.0% 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

Norway's imports of homogenised composite food preparations increased in value for the second consecutive year. In 2021, import value stood at 6 620 thousand US dollars, representing a 9.0% increase from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 7.8%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 2.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 6 031 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 1.8% decrease.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, Finland, and Sweden were the main sources of Norway's imports of homogenised composite food preparations in value terms. Spain accounted for 44.2% of import value, Finland for 15.8%, and Sweden for 13.6%, together representing 73.6% of total import value.

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

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