Turkey meat and offal market in Norway

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for turkey meat and offal in Norway increased from 7 587 t in 2018 to 8 600 t in 2023, with peak consumption reaching 8 566 t in 2021. This growth was particularly pronounced between 2019 and 2021, followed by a slight contraction in 2022 before recovering in the following year.

In 2021, growing interest in utilizing the whole animal, including offal, to reduce resource use likely supported demand for turkey offal. Simultaneously, the implementation of origin labeling requirements for fresh, chilled, or frozen meat affected market access and consumer behavior. The following year, a slight decline in overall meat consumption, especially red meat, driven by shifting consumer preferences towards environmental and health concerns, contributed to a modest market volume decrease to 8 350 t.

By 2023, the market rebounded to 8 600 t, continuing the longer-term upward trend. While no new regulatory changes were reported, the ongoing focus on sustainability in food production remained a backdrop for the market's development.

Production turkey meat and offal in Norway

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Between 2018 and 2021, Norway ranked as the 27th largest producer of turkey meat and offal globally.

Top producers of turkey meat and offal, 2018-2021

World map of production of turkey meat and offal, 2018-2021

Norway's production of turkey meat and offal grew for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 8 569 tonnes, marking a 5.3% increase from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production rose by 12.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.1%.

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

Exports turkey meat and offal from Norway

Exports in kind, kg

Norway's exports of turkey meat and offal increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 15 267 kilograms, up 50.0% from 2020. However, over the 2018-2021 period, exports fell by 21.7%, with an average annual decline of 7.8%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 8 373 kilograms, which also saw the sharpest drop of 57.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Norway in kind, 2018-2021, kg

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden and Germany accounted for the bulk of Norway's turkey meat and offal exports, while other markets played a smaller role.

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

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market. Exports in value terms varied significantly, with a 8.1-fold difference between the high in 2018 and the low in 2019. In 2021, Norway exported 28.3 thousand US dollars worth of turkey meat and offal, a 63.4% increase from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 13.7 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 87.6%.

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

During 2018-2021, Norway's exports of turkey meat and offal in value terms were primarily directed to Germany and Sweden, which together made up 97.3% of total flows, with other destinations contributing minimally.

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

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

Imports turkey meat and offal to Norway

Imports in kind, kg

The market showed an unstable trend over the period. Imports varied by 2.3 times between the peak in 2019 and the trough in 2020. In 2021, Norway imported 12 319 kilograms of turkey meat and offal, an 18.0% rise from the prior year. The minimum volume was 10 443 kilograms in 2020, while the maximum was 24 103 kilograms in 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 56.7%, and the biggest increase was in 2019 at 109.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Norway in kind, 2018-2021, kg

From 2018 to 2021, Brazil (34.3% of imports in volume), Poland (28.1%), and Denmark (13.4%) were the top suppliers of turkey meat and offal to Norway, collectively accounting for 75.7% of total imports.

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

In 2021, Norway's imports of turkey meat and offal in value terms amounted to 101.0 thousand US dollars, a 28.9% increase from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 7.6%, with an average annual decline of 2.6%. The lowest value was 78.3 thousand US dollars in 2020, and the highest was 124.8 thousand US dollars in 2019. The largest drop was in 2020 at 37.2%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Brazil (34.1% of imports in value), Denmark (27.9%), and Poland (16.6%) together represented 78.6% of Norway's total imports of turkey meat and offal in value terms, making them the key sources.

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

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