Sausages and similar meat products market in Norway

Earlier Report Observations

The market for sausages and similar meat products in Norway reached a peak volume of 64 thousand tons in 2019, supported by an increasing share of processed meat products like sausages and meatballs in overall meat consumption. During the pandemic years of 2020-2021, the market volume stabilized around 63 thousand tons despite higher total meat consumption, partly due to consumer trends where higher-educated women reduced their intake of processed meats. From 2022 onward, the market contracted, with volume falling to 61 thousand tons in 2022 under the impact of significant food price increases, including a 19.6% rise in producer prices, and further to 57.8 thousand tons in 2023 amid a general decline in meat consumption in Norway and the introduction of new nutrient reference values affecting product labeling.

In value terms, the market rose to 629 million USD in 2021 driven by price increases, then declined in 2022-2023, before recovering to 654 million USD in 2024 as price growth slowed but remained resilient, and consumer focus on sustainability grew as a purchasing factor.

Production sausages and similar meat products in Norway

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

After two years of decline, Norway's production of sausages and similar meat products rebounded in value terms. In 2021, output reached 608.8 million US dollars, marking a 13.9% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 9%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 534.7 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 2.3%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Norway's production volume of sausages and similar meat products declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output totaled 61,304 tonnes, representing a 1.3% decrease year-over-year. The peak volume was achieved in 2019 at 62,891 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 2.5%. The most significant decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 1.3%.

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

Exports sausages and similar meat products from Norway

Exports in kind, t

Norway's exports of sausages and similar meat products in volume terms fell for the second year in a row. In 2021, exports amounted to 64 tonnes, reflecting a sharp 27.7% decrease compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports declined by 32.7%, with an average annual decrease of 12.3%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 107 tonnes, which also experienced the largest increase of 11.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Denmark and Sweden were the dominant partners in Norway's export structure for sausages and similar meat products in volume terms, while other countries collectively accounted for the remainder.

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 export value of sausages and similar meat products declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 582,000 US dollars, corresponding to a significant 10.2% decrease from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports fell by 36.9%, equating to an average annual decline of 14.2%.

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

During 2018-2021, Denmark and Sweden together accounted for 90.2% of Norway's total export value for sausages and similar meat products, with Denmark contributing 57.8% and Sweden 32.4%. Other partners made up the remaining share.

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

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

Imports sausages and similar meat products to Norway

Imports in kind, t

Norway's imports of sausages and similar meat products in volume terms increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, import volume reached 1,763 tonnes, showing a solid 11.7% rise compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 14.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.7%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 1,390 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 9.6%. The most significant increase occurred in 2020, with a 13.6% rise.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Denmark, Italy, and Sweden led the import structure for sausages and similar meat products in volume terms, accounting for 80.6% of total flows. Denmark contributed 52.7%, Italy 15.5%, and Sweden 12.5%.

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 import value of sausages and similar meat products rose for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 13,329 thousand US dollars, up by 26.6% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 28.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 13,329 thousand US dollars, which experienced the largest decline of 19.0%.

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

During 2018-2021, Denmark, Italy, and Sweden together accounted for 82.4% of Norway's total import value for sausages and similar meat products. Denmark led with 45.5%, followed by Italy at 21.4% and Sweden at 15.5%, remaining the primary sources for these imports.

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

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