Mushrooms and truffles market in Northern Europe

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh mushrooms and truffles in Northern Europe grew to 303.3 thousand tons in 2019, driven by increased consumer interest in exotic types like enoki and shimeji and the use of mushrooms as meat substitutes in products such as mushroom burgers. This trend supported higher production and imports. Subsequently, the market volume declined over the next three years, reaching a low of 206.0 thousand tons in 2022, before recovering to 232.8 thousand tons in 2023.

In 2024, several developments were noted, including new packaging solutions in Sweden to keep mushrooms fresh longer, Swedish labeling regulations requiring correct marking for all mushroom products, and growing commercial and research initiatives for truffle cultivation in the region. Consumer preferences continued to favor healthy, sustainable, and plant-based foods, which influenced demand for mushrooms and truffles.

Production mushrooms and truffles in Northern Europe

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of mushrooms and truffles, 2017-2020

World map of production of mushrooms and truffles, 2017-2020

In 2019, Northern Europe produced 184.6 K t of mushrooms and truffles, which increased by 3.5% to reach the highest level in recent years. However, in 2020, production declined to 176.7 K t, marking a 4.3% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production fell by 5%, translating to an average annual decline of 1.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern Europe in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Northern Europe's mushrooms and truffles production saw growth in 2018 and 2019, with the highest value recorded in 2019 at 609.3 M $ US, following an 18.2% increase in 2018. In 2020, however, production value dropped to 581.7 M $ US, a 4.5% decrease from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, the total value increased by 17.8%, averaging an annual growth rate of 5.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern Europe in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports mushrooms and truffles from Northern Europe

Exports in kind, K t

Northern Europe's exports of mushrooms and truffles in kind declined in 2018 to 53.4 K t, a 13.8% drop, which was the lowest point in the period. In 2019, exports recovered, and in 2020, they rose to 69.0 K t, showing a strong increase of 19.0% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 11.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Northern Europe in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the largest buyers of mushrooms and truffles from Northern Europe in kind were Belarus, accounting for 4.3% of exports, Germany at 3.5%, and Poland at 3.4%. Together, these three countries represented 11.2% of total exports, highlighting a diverse range of smaller trading partners.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Northern Europe in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Northern Europe's exports of mushrooms and truffles in value terms have been rising for three consecutive years. In 2020, exports reached 227.1 M $ US, an 18.7% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports surged by 38.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Northern Europe in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany was the top buyer in value terms, representing 7.1% of exports, followed by Poland at 2.9% and France at 2.7%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 12.7% of total exports, indicating a broadly diversified partner base with many smaller contributors.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Northern Europe in value, 2017-2020

Imports mushrooms and truffles to Northern Europe

Imports in kind, K t

In 2019, Northern Europe's imports of mushrooms and truffles in kind peaked at 176.7 K t, after a 5.8% increase. In 2020, imports fell to 167.6 K t, a moderate decline of 5.1% compared to 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Northern Europe in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Poland was the leading source for imports in kind, contributing 40.4% of the total, followed by the Netherlands at 12.8% and Russia at 1.9%. Together, these three countries made up 55.1% of all imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Northern Europe in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Northern Europe's imports of mushrooms and truffles in value terms increased in 2018 by 7.3% and reached a peak in 2019 at 441.1 M $ US. In 2020, imports declined slightly to 435.4 M $ US, a small contraction of 1.3% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 6.9%, with an average annual rate of 2.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Northern Europe in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

During 2017-2020, Poland was the main source for imports in value terms, accounting for 33.6%, with the Netherlands at 13.5% and Russia at 3.8%. These three countries together represented 50.9% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Northern Europe in value, 2017-2020