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Tallow market in Norway

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The tallow market in Norway expanded significantly from 8 347 t in 2018 to 9 826 t in 2019, a 17.7% increase. This surge was fueled by growing consumer interest in natural skincare products, particularly for cold and dry winters, alongside the emergence of local producers offering 100% pure Norwegian grass-fed tallow.

Market volume stabilized near 9 763 t in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic reinforced a focus on health and natural products, supporting demand. Growth resumed to 9 889 t in 2021, accelerated by new entrants in the natural skincare segment and effective promotion through social media platforms like TikTok.

Consumption continued to rise, reaching 10 354 t in 2022, driven by persistent consumer preference for organic goods and skin health awareness, coupled with an expanding range of artisanal tallow-based products. The market then saw a modest increase to 10 449 t in 2023, reflecting a maturing trend towards natural ingredients.

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. Annual dynamics of production in Norway in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Norway in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Norway, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Norway by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Norway, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Norway by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Norway, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Norway by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Norway, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Norway by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
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 tallow in Norway

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of tallow, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of tallow, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In 2021, Norway produced 10,000 tonnes of tallow, marking a controlled increase of 3.1% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 22%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.8%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 19.5%, while the largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 1.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.5%	(1.0%)	3.1%	6.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports tallow from Norway

Exports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2021, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 7,797 times. In 2021, Norway's tallow export volume was recorded at 132.5 tonnes, representing a dramatic rise of 779,594.1% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was 0.0 tonnes in 2020, and the largest decline occurred in 2020 at 99.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	(99.9%)	779 594.1%	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Poland was the primary destination for exports in kind, accounting for 74.6% of total flows, while other markets formed a long tail of smaller partners.

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

Market performance exhibited noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports bottomed in 2020 and peaked in 2021, differing by a factor of 280. In 2021, Norway exported 127.2 thousand US dollars worth of tallow, which is 27,863.1% higher than the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 0.5 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2020 at 96.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	(96.2%)	27 863.1%	-

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2018 to 2021, Poland and Ukraine consistently accounted for 83.4% of total exports in value terms, indicating a high degree of concentration alongside a long tail of 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 tallow to Norway

Imports in kind, t

Volatility characterized market behavior during these years. Imports bottomed in 2021 and peaked in 2018, differing by a factor of 6.9. In 2021, tallow imports to Norway amounted to 21.3 tonnes, corresponding to a sudden reduction of 66.5% compared with 2020. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 71.0%, while the largest increase occurred in 2020 at 49.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(71.0%)	49.0%	(66.5%)	(47.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Austria and Denmark were the dominant suppliers of tallow to Norway, together taking 87.8% of total imports in kind, with other partners forming a less significant background.

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

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2021 and their highest in 2018, reflecting a 3.4-fold gap. In 2021, tallow volumes in Norway amounted to 51.1 thousand US dollars, which is 41.5% lower year-over-year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 62.8%, while the largest increase occurred in 2020 at 35.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(62.8%)	35.7%	(41.5%)	(33.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2018 to 2021, Austria (55.3% of imports in value terms), Denmark (19.7% of imports in value terms), and Sweden (19.6% of imports in value terms) were the primary suppliers of tallow to Norway, jointly accounting for 94.6% of total imports in value terms.

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