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Milk and cream market in Norway

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for milk and cream in Norway decreased from 2 189 thousand tons in 2018 to 1 953 thousand tons in 2023. After a slight dip in 2019, the market stabilized in 2020 amid COVID-19 uncertainty, which allowed dairy farmers to produce above quota through extraordinary increases. A modest recovery to 2 157 thousand tons followed in 2021.

Production limits influenced the decline, as farmers could deliver only 99% of the available cow milk quota in 2022, while consumption of yogurt and cheese fell. Consumer preferences continued shifting from fatty to lean milk types. In 2023, dietary recommendations and environmental concerns affected consumption, and market regulation permitted selling 100% of the base quota to private buyers.

By 2024, milk consumption increased after several years of decline, driven by demand for natural, protein-rich products like whole milk, butter, and cream. In 2025, milk production rose by 10% compared to 2023, and market regulation reverted to rules requiring at least 40% of the base quota to be sold to the state, with ongoing discussions on new dietary measures and environmental considerations.

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, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Norway
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2023, K t
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
3. 5.3. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.3.1. Global Production by Country in kind
    1. 5.3.1.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
    2. 5.3.1.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
    3. 5.3.1.3. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
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 milk and cream in Norway

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of milk and cream, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of milk and cream, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

After two years of decline, milk and cream production in Norway rebounded in 2021. The country produced 2 160 K t that year, marking a 1.1% increase from the previous year. Production had hit its lowest point in 2020 at 2 136 K t, following the largest decline of 2.4% in 2019.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.4%)	(0.2%)	1.1%	(0.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports milk and cream from Norway

Exports in kind, t

Norway's milk and cream exports have grown for three consecutive years. In 2021, the country exported 3 400 t, showing a solid 12.6% increase compared to the prior year. From 2018 to 2021, exports rose by 17.9%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 5.6%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.1%	2.5%	12.6%	5.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Norway's milk and cream exports in kind were almost entirely directed to Germany, which accounted for 93.2% of the total volume.

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 milk and cream exports in value terms have increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, export value reached 4 894 K US dollars, up by 34.6% year-on-year. From 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 44.6%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 13.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.9%	2.4%	34.6%	13.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Germany was the dominant destination for Norway's milk and cream exports in value terms, making up 89.7% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among several smaller markets.

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 milk and cream to Norway

Imports in kind, t

Norway's milk and cream imports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country imported 82 t, representing a steep 28.1% drop from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 31%, equating to an annualized decline of 11.6%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 82 t, which also saw the largest increase of 1.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.9%	(5.9%)	(28.1%)	(11.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018–2021, Germany and Denmark led the list of sources for Norway's milk and cream imports in kind, together accounting for 84.9% of total flows. Other partners played a supplementary role.

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

After two years of decrease, Norway's milk and cream imports in value terms increased in 2021. Imports totaled 118 K US dollars that year, up by 4.7% from the previous year. However, from 2018 to 2021, imports fell by 30.3%, which corresponds to an annualized decline of 11.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 112 K US dollars, when imports saw the largest drop of 31.6%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.7%)	(31.6%)	4.7%	(11.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

In the period 2018–2021, Germany and Denmark were the key sources for Norway's milk and cream imports in value terms, with a combined share of 83.4% of total flows. The remainder was dispersed among other countries.

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