Wheat and meslin flour and cereals market in Norway

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the Norwegian market for wheat and meslin flour and cereals showed notable volatility. It initially grew from 412 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 429 thousand tonnes in 2019, reflecting increased domestic activity. This upward trend was sharply interrupted in 2020 when the market volume contracted by 20% to 343 thousand tonnes.

A recovery phase began in 2021, with the market expanding to 376 thousand tonnes and further to 398 thousand tonnes in 2022, nearly reaching pre-2020 levels. By 2023, the market stabilized at 397 thousand tonnes, indicating a return to steady demand. Domestic production, which drives the vast majority of market volume, mirrored this pattern of growth, decline, and recuperation.

Throughout the period, imports remained a small but stable component, fluctuating between 4 and 5 thousand tonnes annually. Exports were minimal and dwindled to negligible levels from 2022 onward, confirming the market's focus on domestic supply and consumption.

Production wheat and meslin flour and cereals in Norway

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of wheat and meslin flour and cereals, 2018-2021

World map of production of wheat and meslin flour and cereals, 2018-2021

In 2021, Norway produced 371 thousand tonnes of wheat and meslin flour and cereals, representing a 9.7% increase from the previous year. However, looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production actually decreased by 9%, which translates to an average annual decline of 3.1%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 425 thousand tonnes, while the lowest was in 2020 at 338 thousand tonnes. The most significant drop occurred in 2020, with a decline of 20.4%.

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

Exports wheat and meslin flour and cereals from Norway

Exports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Norway's exports of wheat and meslin flour and cereals rebounded in 2021. Exports reached 104 tonnes, marking a substantial increase of 36.5% compared to the previous year. Despite this recent growth, over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 49.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -20.5%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 76 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 56.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden dominated Norway's export structure for wheat and meslin flour and cereals in kind, accounting for 72.8% of total flows. Other destinations contributed relatively small shares 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

The market for Norway's wheat and meslin flour and cereals exports in value terms showed significant volatility over these years. Exports peaked in 2019 at 313 thousand US dollars, then fell sharply to their lowest point in 2020 at 48 thousand US dollars—a swing of 6.6 times between these two years. In 2021, exports recovered to 195 thousand US dollars, which is 308.8% higher than in 2020. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 84.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Canada, and Russia formed the core group of markets for Norway's wheat and meslin flour and cereals exports in value terms. Sweden accounted for 36.7% of exports, Canada for 33.1%, and Russia for 13.5%. Together, these three countries represented 83.2% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports wheat and meslin flour and cereals to Norway

Imports in kind, t

Norway's imports of wheat and meslin flour and cereals in kind increased for the third consecutive year in 2021. Imports totaled 5 000 tonnes, showing a modest gain of 2.9% year-over-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 28%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.6%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Italy, Sweden, and Germany were the leading sources for Norway's imports of wheat and meslin flour and cereals in kind. Italy accounted for 46.3% of imports, Sweden for 21.7%, and Germany for 10.9%. Collectively, these three countries made up 79.0% of total import flows.

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 imports of wheat and meslin flour and cereals in value terms increased for the third year in a row in 2021. Imports reached 4 802 thousand US dollars, reflecting a gradual rise of 6.7% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 38.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Italy, Sweden, and Germany headed the ranking of suppliers for Norway's wheat and meslin flour and cereals imports in value terms. Italy contributed 47.1% of imports, Sweden 21.0%, and Germany 12.1%. Their combined share reached 80.2% of total imports in value terms.

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

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