Prepared mushrooms and truffles market in Northern Europe

Earlier Report Observations

The market for prepared mushrooms and truffles in Northern Europe began the period at 24,819 tons in 2018. By 2019, the volume had declined to 22,049 tons, yet the market value grew to USD 91.7 million, supported by a rising interest in premium truffles. This was evidenced by increased sales to private individuals in Sweden and a significant expansion in the use of specially trained dogs for truffle harvesting, indicating a growing niche for exclusive products within the broader market.

Market volume fluctuated in the following years, influenced by broader supply chain conditions. In 2021, pandemic-related disruptions affected the availability and distribution of truffle products, contributing to a volume drop to 21,700 tons. However, continued global urbanization and consumer demand for sustainable, authentic foods helped drive the market value to a new high of USD 95.9 million. The subsequent year saw a recovery in volume to 23,167 tons, aided by technological advances and improved efficiency in truffle harvesting techniques, while value moderated slightly.

By 2023, the market showed a distinct trend of rising value amidst falling volume. The volume contracted to 20,126 tons, but the value reached USD 96.0 million. This divergence was reinforced by evolving marketing strategies, including the increased use of digital channels and AI to target consumers of luxury foods like truffles, alongside persistent consumer preferences for authenticity and sustainability which supported premium pricing.

Production prepared mushrooms and truffles in Northern Europe

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Top producers of prepared mushrooms and truffles, 2017-2020

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

In 2019, Northern Europe produced 7 946 tons of prepared mushrooms and truffles, marking the highest output during the 2017-2020 period. Production then declined to 7 198 tons in 2020, representing a 9.4% decrease from the previous year. Over the entire four-year span, production fell by 6.5%, with an average annual decline of 2.2%. The most significant year-on-year increase occurred in 2019, when production rose by 3.1%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Following two consecutive years of growth, the production value of prepared mushrooms and truffles in Northern Europe declined. In 2019, output reached its peak at 63 835 thousand US dollars, but then dropped to 58 816 thousand US dollars in 2020, a 7.9% decrease from the previous year. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 9.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.1%. The largest year-on-year increase was recorded in 2018, when production value surged by 11.3%.

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

Exports prepared mushrooms and truffles from Northern Europe

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Exports of prepared mushrooms and truffles from Northern Europe totaled 1 016 tons in 2020, showing a moderate decline of 3.7% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 6.6%, with an average annual decline of 2.2%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 625 tons, which represented a sharp 42.5% drop from the previous year. In contrast, exports rebounded strongly in 2019, increasing by 68.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, exports of prepared mushrooms and truffles from Northern Europe were relatively diversified. Kazakhstan accounted for 8.9% of export volume, Greenland for 5.6%, and Norway for 5.4%. Together, these three countries represented only 19.9% of total export flows, indicating a broad distribution across multiple markets.

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, K $ US

For the third consecutive year, the value of prepared mushrooms and truffles exports from Northern Europe increased. In 2020, exports reached 5 682 thousand US dollars, a 6.8% rise compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value grew substantially by 132.5%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 32.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, exports of prepared mushrooms and truffles from Northern Europe in value terms were spread across a wide range of markets. The United States accounted for 15.1% of export value, South Korea for 11.6%, and Singapore for 7.7%. Collectively, these three markets represented 34.4% of total export flows, reflecting a diversified export structure.

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 prepared mushrooms and truffles to Northern Europe

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After two years of decline, import volumes of prepared mushrooms and truffles into Northern Europe increased. In 2019, imports hit their lowest point at 15 158 tons, a 14.6% decrease from the previous year. However, in 2020, imports rose to 17 825 tons, marking a 17.6% increase compared to 2019. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, import volume decreased by 10.8%, with an average annual decline of 3.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Belgium, and China were the leading sources of prepared mushrooms and truffles imports into Northern Europe by volume. The Netherlands accounted for 31.8% of import volume, Belgium for 15.2%, and China for 15.0%. Together, these three countries represented 62.0% of total import flows.

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, K $ US

Following a two-year decline, the value of prepared mushrooms and truffles imports into Northern Europe increased. In 2019, import value reached its lowest point at 33 151 thousand US dollars, but then rose to 36 492 thousand US dollars in 2020, a 10.1% improvement from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value increased by 7.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.3%. The largest year-on-year decline occurred in 2018, when import value fell by 1.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Italy were the primary sources of prepared mushrooms and truffles imports into Northern Europe by value. The Netherlands accounted for 28.0% of import value, Belgium for 15.1%, and Italy for 14.1%. Collectively, these three countries represented 57.2% 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