Honey market in Norway

Earlier Report Observations

The Norwegian honey market volume fluctuated in the late 2010s, with a notable increase to 3,005 t in 2020. This growth was primarily driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, which heightened consumer focus on local and sustainable food sources, boosting demand for Norwegian honey with its NYT NORGE quality label. The market's structure was consistently influenced by the dominant cooperative Honningcentralen SA, which ensured a steady supply from local beekeepers.

After the pandemic peak, market volume gradually declined to 2,601 t by 2023. The emergence of new segments like organic and specialty honeys supported consumer interest, but global supply chain disruptions in 2022 significantly affected honey imports, contributing to the market's contraction. Concurrently, increased attention to pesticide residues in honey strengthened demand for certified organic products, shaping a niche within the broader market.

Production honey in Norway

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of honey, 2018-2021

World map of production of honey, 2018-2021

After two years of growth, Norway's honey production declined in 2021. The country produced 1 690 tonnes of honey that year, marking a 2.3% decrease from 2020. Looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production increased by 21.6%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 6.7%. The highest production level was recorded in 2020 at 1 730 tonnes, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2019 with a 17.3% rise.

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

Exports honey from Norway

Exports in kind, t

Honey exports from Norway showed significant volatility during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 4.1-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Norway exported 316 tonnes of honey, representing a 5.9% decrease from the previous year. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2020 at 336 tonnes, while the largest percentage increase occurred in 2019 with a 237.7% surge.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden was the dominant buyer of Norwegian honey, accounting for 93.3% of total exports by volume.

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

Norway's honey export value increased for the third consecutive year in 2021, reaching 1 480 thousand US dollars. This represents a moderate 7.9% rise compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, export value grew by 206.1%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 45.2%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Sweden maintained a dominant position in Norway's honey export value, accounting for 88.2% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among various smaller 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 honey to Norway

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Norway imported 1 569 tonnes of honey, showing a slight decrease of 2.6% from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 4.5%, which corresponds to an average annual decline of 1.5%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 464 tonnes. The largest year-on-year decline occurred in 2019 with a 10.9% drop, while the largest increase was in 2020 with a 10.1% rise.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Serbia (33.7% of import volume), China (23.3%), and Zambia (9.8%) were the leading sources of honey imports to Norway. Together, these three countries accounted for 66.9% of total import flows by volume.

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 honey import value increased for the second consecutive year in 2021, totaling 9 259 thousand US dollars. This represents a solid 13.5% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, import value grew by 11.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 7 005 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 15.9% drop, while the largest increase was in 2020 with a 16.5% rise.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Serbia (39.3% of import value), China (20.4%), and Zambia (7.4%) were the main suppliers of honey to Norway in value terms. Together, these three countries comprised 67.1% 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