Pig offal market in Norway

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the pig offal market volume in Norway fluctuated, reaching a peak of 5,463 t in 2019. Increased pork production, driven by more efficient feed use and higher crop yields, supported overall supply. The market dipped in 2020 due to pandemic-related uncertainty, but rebounded in 2021 when strong domestic demand for pork led to market shortages and prompted the use of import quotas and tariff reductions to boost availability.

Beginning in 2022, the market entered a sustained decline, with volume falling to 4,535 t by 2023. This contraction was primarily driven by a downturn in domestic pork demand, significant price increases for pork, and the publication of the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations in 2023, which advised a 40% reduction in pork consumption. High inventory levels and a 7% drop in red meat consumption further pressured the market.

Sustainability trends and dietary guidelines continued to influence the sector in subsequent years. A sharp rise in exports, reaching 4,111 t in 2025, indicates a major shift toward external markets, while imports fell concurrently, reflecting changing domestic dynamics.

Production pig offal in Norway

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of pig offal, 2018-2021

World map of production of pig offal, 2018-2021

Following two consecutive years of decline, pig offal production in Norway rebounded in 2021. The country produced 5 546 tonnes of pig offal that year, marking a modest 2.4% increase compared to 2020. However, looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, overall production decreased by 2.3%, which translates to an average annual decline of 0.8%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 5 416 tonnes, while the most significant drop occurred in 2019 with a 3.7% decrease.

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

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, the value of pig offal production in Norway reached 44 137 thousand US dollars, representing a 12.5% increase from the previous year. Over the four-year span from 2018 to 2021, production value grew by 6.7%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate of 2.2%. The lowest value was observed in 2020 at 39 219 thousand US dollars, whereas the peak occurred in 2019 at 44 983 thousand US dollars. The most substantial decline took place in 2020 with a 12.8% drop.

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

Exports pig offal from Norway

Exports in kind, t

Norway exported 894 tonnes of pig offal in 2021, which was 16.4% lower than the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 22.4%, averaging an annual decline of 8.1%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 841 tonnes. The most significant decrease happened in 2019 with a 27.0% fall, while the largest increase occurred in 2020 with a 27.3% rise.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Hong Kong, Germany, and the Netherlands consistently served as the primary destinations for Norway's pig offal exports by volume. Hong Kong accounted for 21.2% of exports, Germany for 14.7%, and the Netherlands for 14.6%. Together, these three markets represented 50.5% of total export flows during this period.

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

In 2021, the value of Norway's pig offal exports amounted to 7 116 thousand US dollars, reflecting an 8.2% decrease from the year before. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value declined by 15.3%, equivalent to an average annual reduction of 5.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 6 917 thousand US dollars. The most substantial decline took place in 2019 with a 17.6% drop, while the largest increase occurred in 2020 with a 12.0% rise.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, the Netherlands, and Slovakia formed the core group of markets for Norway's pig offal exports by value. Germany accounted for 47.8% of export value, the Netherlands for 24.5%, and Slovakia for 5.1%. Collectively, these three countries represented 77.4% of total export flows during this timeframe.

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

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

Imports pig offal to Norway

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Norway's pig offal import volumes declined in 2021. Imports totaled 765 tonnes that year, showing a modest 9.7% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports fell by 7.1%, averaging an annual decline of 2.4%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 847 tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 1.8% rise.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, China, Germany, and Denmark were the key partners for Norway's pig offal imports by volume. China accounted for 36.0% of imports, Germany for 15.8%, and Denmark for 11.6%. Together, these three countries represented 63.5% of total import flows during this period.

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 pig offal imports increased for the second consecutive year in 2021. Import value reached 20 950 thousand US dollars, constituting a slight 2.3% rise compared to the previous year. However, over the broader 2018-2021 period, import value decreased by 8.5%, which translates to an average annual decline of 2.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 20 168 thousand US dollars. The most significant drop occurred in 2019 with an 11.9% decrease.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, China, Germany, and Australia were the main markets for Norway's pig offal imports by value. China accounted for 43.6% of import value, Germany for 15.6%, and Australia for 11.2%. Collectively, these three countries represented 70.4% of total import flows during this timeframe.

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

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