Required Report - public distribution

**Date:** 12/7/2007

**GAIN Report Number:** NO7007

NO7007

**Norway**

**Exporter Guide**

**Annual**

**2007**

**Approved by:**

![](media/image1.wmf)Steve Huete, Agricultural Counselor

U.S. Embassy

**Prepared by:**

Bettina Dahlbacka, Agricultural Specialist

**Report Highlights:**

Due to climatic reasons, Norway has a high need for imported products
which cannot be produced in the country. However, for products which can
be produced domestically, Norway remains a highly protected market,
through tariff and non-tariff barriers. Norway maintains a strict policy
concerning genetically modified organisms (GMOs), which keeps products
containing GMOs out of the market. There are opportunities for
high-value products, products which are not produced domestically and
new-to-market products, including ethnic and "healthy" food and drink
products.

Includes PSD Changes: No

Includes Trade Matrix: No

Annual Report

Stockholm \[SW1\]

\[NO\]

Table of Contents

# 

SECTION I: Market Overview [3](#section-i-market-overview)

Trends in U.S. Exports of Agricultural, Fish & Forestry Products to
Norway
[4](#trends-in-u.s.-exports-of-agricultural-fish-forestry-products-to-norway)

SECTION II: Exporter Business Tips
[4](#section-ii-exporter-business-tips)

Local business customs and entry strategy for consumer oriented
products.
[4](#local-business-customs-and-entry-strategy-for-consumer-oriented-products.)

General consumer tastes and preferences
[5](#general-consumer-tastes-and-preferences)

General food standards and import regulations
[5](#general-food-standards-and-import-regulations)

SECTION III: Market Sector Structure and Trends
[6](#section-iii-market-sector-structure-and-trends)

Retail Grocery Stores [6](#retail-grocery-stores)

Gas marts and convenience kiosks [6](#gas-marts-and-convenience-kiosks)

Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional (HRI) market
[6](#hotel-restaurant-and-institutional-hri-market)

Wine and Liquor market [6](#wine-and-liquor-market)

Norwegian Import market for Seafood
[7](#norwegian-import-market-for-seafood)

Food processing [7](#food-processing)

Section IV. Best High-Value Product Prospects
[7](#section-iv.-best-high-value-product-prospects)

Section V. Key contacts and further information
[8](#section-v.-key-contacts-and-further-information)

Statistic Norway [8](#statistic-norway)

Table A: Key Trade and demographic information
[10](#table-a-key-trade-and-demographic-information)

Table B: Consumer Food and Edible Fishery Products
[11](#table-b-consumer-food-and-edible-fishery-products)

Table C: Top 15 Suppliers of consumer foods & edible fishery products
[12](#table-c-top-15-suppliers-of-consumer-foods-edible-fishery-products)

#   {#section-1 .unnumbered}

# SECTION I: Market Overview

The Norwegian economy continued to expand in 2006, with a GDP growth of
4.6%. Domestic demand has been fueled by low interest rates and strong
growth in exports and petroleum investments. Unemployment has fallen
rapidly, to 3.4 percent in 2006. Household consumption remains high, but
is expected to be more moderate.

Although Norway is only 50 percent self-sufficient in agricultural
production, it has built up systems which protect domestic producers
(farmers and industry) from competition until domestic production is
used. The domestic market is highly protected by high tariffs and
non-tariff barriers which stifle competition, such as the meat hormone
ban, Norway's law on genetically modified organisms, and restrictions
regarding GMO labeling.

In addition, Norway as a member of the European Economic Area (EEA) is
required to adopt most EU regulations. As of January 1, 1999, Norway
adopted EU regulations regarding the veterinary control of animals and
animal products. This means that meat products entering the country must
come from an EU approved plant. Transshipments through Norway are also
affected by these regulations.

The overall grocery retail market in Norway amounts to NOK 130 billion

(US\$ 24 billion) and can be divided in three categories:

1\. Retail stores account for 85 percent of the market.

2\. Gas stations and service kiosks account for 11 percent of the
market.

3\. Specialty stores account for 4% of the market

Four retail chains control almost 90 percent of the retail stores and
also dominate grocery sales to gas stations and kiosks as well as the
HRI market. The Norwegian retail store capacity and infrastructure can
serve as many as 7 to 8 million people, although the Norwegian
population is only 4.6 million.

The wine market in Norway is a retail monopoly market. The government
has established over 200 retail stores throughout Norway, and sales
through ordinary retail stores are not allowed. The same is true for
hard liquor. An approved importer/agent and distributor are necessary to
enter this market.

  ----------------------------------- -----------------------------------
  **Advantages**                      **Challenges**

  The United States is a preferred    Norwegian regulations and attitudes
  supplier to Norway for products     concerning products with
  such as tree nuts and dried fruits, bio-engineered ingredients are
  both as branded products and for    prohibitive.
  private labels.                     

  U.S. products have a reputation of  Strong competition from European
  being of high quality, and the      suppliers.
  current low exchange rate can       
  enhance sales opportunities.        

  The United States is associated     Seasonal tariffs and quotas should
  with new-to-market products.        be studied before exporting to the
                                      market.

  Mergers of the Nordic retail chains Norway remains a highly protected
  should bring higher sales volumes   market, through tariff and
  to U.S. suppliers that are          non-tariff barriers, for products
  established in this market.         which can be produced in Norway.
  ----------------------------------- -----------------------------------

## Trends in U.S. Exports of Agricultural, Fish & Forestry Products to Norway

+----------------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| **Product Category**             | **2006**        | **Growth**      |
|                                  |                 |                 |
|                                  | **US Exports to | **2005-2006**   |
|                                  | Norway**        |                 |
|                                  |                 |                 |
|                                  | **\$1,000**     |                 |
+----------------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| Other Seafood                    | 26,924          | -10.45          |
+----------------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| Processed Fruit & Vegetables     | 18,556          | 7.18            |
+----------------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| Tree Nuts                        | 15,782          | -24.56          |
+----------------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| Other Intermediate               | 7,966           | 161.87          |
+----------------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| Hardwood Lumber                  | 7,688           | 13.61           |
+----------------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| Other consumer oriented          | 6,397           | -3.73           |
+----------------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| Peanuts                          | 3,716           | -38.20          |
+----------------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| Fresh Fruit                      | 3,537           | 3.57            |
+----------------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| Snack foods                      | 3,312           | 27.83           |
+----------------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| Wine & Beer                      | 2,155           | -7.91           |
+----------------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| Pet foods                        | 1,262           | -26.20          |
+----------------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| Fruit & Vegetable Juices         | 907             | -52.61          |
+----------------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| Breakfast Cereals                | 818             | 2.76            |
+----------------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| Pulses                           | 611             | 18.41           |
+----------------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| Feeds & Fodders                  | 558             | 1141.18         |
+----------------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| Rice                             | 467             | 6.38            |
+----------------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| Logs and chips                   | 394             | 40.71           |
+----------------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| Planting seeds                   | 322             | 21.97           |
+----------------------------------+-----------------+-----------------+

# 

# 

# SECTION II: Exporter Business Tips

## Local business customs and entry strategy for consumer oriented products.

The Norwegian consumer-oriented food and beverage markets are totally
dominated by four retail chains (Norgesgruppen A/S, COOP Norge, Reitan
Gruppen and ICA Norge) that not only control the retail market, but also
the market for HRI as well as the service market and fresh fruits and
vegetables. All these chains are either owned by, or own their own
wholesaler, both in grocery products as well as fruit and vegetables.
Breaking into sales to these companies can be difficult for small- and
medium-sized companies without local representation. All the above
chains expect imported products to be delivered to their stores with the
same convenience and reliability that domestic suppliers provide.
New-to-market exporters should locate an importer and a wholesaler or
agent to assist them with product clearances and strategies.

New-to-market exporters should:

-   Conduct early market research to assess product potential.

-   Find an agent, importer, wholesaler or a domestic industry partner
    to assist with information on import duties, phytosanitary
    regulations, labeling requirements and competition.

-   Build relationships with potential customers by making a personal
    visit.

-   Discuss market strategies and delivery capacity with the importer.

-   Ensure the reliability of supply.

## General consumer tastes and preferences

Although the Norwegian household on average spends only about 12 percent
of its income on food, Norwegian consumers have an interest in high
quality and new-to-market products. These can be ethnic foods or
beverages not produced in the country. However, in the last several
years food safety has been an extremely important issue in Norway. Even
if properly labeled GM products could be allowed in Norway, resistance
among Norwegian consumer organizations and retail groups would likely
prevent any significant market penetration.

## 

Like in the rest of Europe, there is an increasing demand for healthy
food products in Norway. The trend leans towards non-sugar, low fat and
low carb products and there is a growing market for products and
ingredients used in healthy choice options.

## General food standards and import regulations 

Being a member of the European Economic Area (EEA), Norway applies
relevant EU-legislation on food standards. The bulk of the Norwegian
food legislation on food safety, labeling and traceability is basically
subject to standardized EU rules, which have been incorporated into
Norwegian legislation through the EEA cooperation. When Norway became a
member of the EEA in 1994, Norwegian food standards were already, to a
large extent, harmonized with EU food legislation. Norway has not,
however, harmonized its tariffs for foodstuffs with the EU. Norwegian
tariffs for commodities that are grown and/or produced domestically are
significantly higher compared to EU tariffs. In general, Norway applies
European Union (EU) food legislation similarly to its neighbor Sweden.

In certain cases, there is room for national interpretation of the EU\'s
harmonized food standards. In the case of Norway, a high degree of
precautionary measures and stringent control of imports as well as
domestically produced foodstuffs are applied, primarily due to public
health concerns. Under the umbrella of public health precaution, Norway
applies more restrictive legislation with regard to GMOs and health
claims than Sweden and the EU.

In its EEA accession, Norway succeeded in receiving a derogation
allowing Norway, as well as Sweden and Finland, to apply stricter
salmonella control and stricter border controls (a quarantine on imports
of live animals) than that of EU member countries. Norway has been free
from the modern day outbreaks of salmonella and mad cow disease
afflicting neighboring countries. This is due to a combination of the
sea barrier separating Norway from the continent, border control and an
extensive and far-reaching control system. In this context, it should
also be noted that the very high level of tariff protection for meat
products has in practice meant that Norway has never been a significant
meat importer.

In order to build a more effective food safety system the Norwegian food
safety administration was thoroughly reformed in 2004. The merger of a
wide range of disparate authorities (the Norwegian Animal Health
Authority, the Norwegian Agricultural Inspection Service, the Norwegian
Food Control Authority, the Directorate of Fisheries' seafood
inspectorate, and local government food control authorities) led to the
establishment of the Norwegian Food Safety Authority -- Mattilsynet.
Mattilsynet was established on 1 January 2004. Prior to this major legal
and institutional reform, Norway applied a decentralized system where
counties and municipalities had been given the authority to carry out
food inspection with some overall guidance from the central authority.

For more information regarding food standards and import regulations,
please refer to Norway FAIRS Report (NO6003) on the Foreign Agricultural
Service web page at <http://www.fas.usda.gov/>.

# 

# SECTION III: Market Sector Structure and Trends

## Retail Grocery Stores

## 

In 2006, Norway had 4,682 grocery stores with a turnover of NOK 130
billion (US\$ 24 billion), an increase of 3.7 percent. Generally,
grocery stores account for 85 percent of all food and beverage sales,
including fresh, frozen, and canned goods as well as non‑alcoholic
beverages and non‑food items. The Norwegian retail grocery sector has
undergone years of restructuring during which smaller chains have
changed partners several times. The remaining chains, except for the
largest group, Norgesgruppen AS, control the distribution of products
from producers to consumers. Norgesgruppen AS is more of a buying group
for domestic products, and the different smaller chains it supplies do
their marketing individually. Supermarkets, small supermarkets and
discount stores make up about one-third each of the total number of
stores. The other large groups are Coop Norge, Reitan Gruppen and ICA
Norge.

## Gas marts and convenience kiosks

## 

Gas marts and convenience kiosks have been an important player in the
retail food market in Norway and accounted for NOK 17.6 billion (US\$
3.2 billion) in sales. Gas marts account for 7 percent and kiosks 4
percent of this market. There are about 1,500 gas marts and about 1,790
kiosks in Norway. Exporters to the Norwegian market should bear in mind
that although there is a close connection between the larger grocery
wholesalers and retail chains and the gas marts and kiosks, the gas
marts and kiosks have their own organizations for buying and marketing.
Close and personal contact with an importer and/or with the buyers of
these organizations is also necessary in this sector, as well as for the
larger chains, to achieve a good result. Main players include the
largest gas stations (Statoil, Shell, Esso and Yx) and kiosks (Narvesen,
Mix, SevenEleven and Gyda). These stores specialize in basic grocery
products and their consumers are not as price sensitive, therefore there
is greater receptivity to convenience foods and impulse-buy products.

## 

## Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional (HRI) market

This market accounts for as much as NOK 16 billion (US\$ 3 billion) a
year in Norway, and is serving about 7,500 canteens, caterers,
restaurants and hotels. The main player in this sector is the wholesaler
Asko-Storhusholding, with a market share of about 60 percent. The
largest retail group, Norgesgruppen, owns Asko Storhusholding. Most of
the imported products, both private label and other consumer-oriented
products, are purchased through their Nordic organization, United
Nordic, through their Norwegian import company, UNIL A/L. It is
important to note that this large company is a member of the Global Food
Safety Initiative (GFSI) and is using BRC standards (British Retail
Consortium) for its private brands when importing. The HRI market
probably offers the greatest potential for exporters. The margins in
this sector are high, and consumers are more concerned with quality than
price.

## 

## Wine and Liquor market

In 2006, Norway sold about 68.7 million liters of alcoholic beverages
through the state-owned monopoly, an increase of 3.5 percent from 2005.
The 211 monopoly stores sell 88 percent of the wine and 93 percent of
liquor purchased in Norway. The remainder is sold through hotels and
restaurants. The main suppliers of red wine to Norway are Italy, France,
Spain, and Australia. The ratio between red wine sales and white wine
sales is about 3:1 in Norway. Bulk wine sales and wine-in-a box
purchases are on the rise in Norway. Imports from the U.S. comprise only
about two percent of Norway's total wine imports. Exporters to the
Norwegian market should be aware that all wine and liquor imports must
be traded with approved importers, agents and distributors and the
overall duties and VAT are high.

## Norwegian Import market for Seafood

Norway's imports of fish and seafood amount to about US\$ 350 million
per year. The majority of imports are for use by the fish farming
industry for fish feed or the processing industry for export products.
There is, nevertheless, a market for \"specialty products\" like
scallops, mussels, oysters, and live and frozen squid, mostly for the
retail and HRI trade. Norway's imports of prepared fish, tuna, caviar,
herring, sardines, anchovies and salmon amount to about 10,000 tons
annually for a value of approximately US\$ 40 million a year.

At present, 75 percent of consumer seafood products are distributed
through retail stores and specialty stores, while the remainder goes to
the hotel, restaurant and institution market. The retailers, specialty
stores and HRI market are supplied through direct distribution (52
percent) and through wholesalers (48 percent).

## Food processing

The Norwegian food processing industry consists of less than 2,000
enterprises with a total turnover of about NOK 130 billion (US\$ 24
billion). The average number of employees in these companies is about 25
people, which means that their power in the market is very limited and
vulnerable to competition from imported products. The total number of
employees in this sector is about 50,000. About 15,000 are employed in
the fish processing and the beverage industries. As domestic food
production is so highly protected in Norway through quotas, tariffs and
phytosanitary measures, farmer cooperative enterprises dominate the
market for milk products, meat products and domestic seasonal fruits and
vegetables. However, Norway has several larger food processing companies
that import grain, cereals, fruit and vegetables. Targeting these
processors with products that cannot be produced in sufficient
quantities domestically due to farmland availability or climatic
conditions represents the best chance of success.

# 

# Section IV. Best High-Value Product Prospects

\- Processed Fruits & Vegetables

\- Fruit & Vegetable Juices

\- Fresh Fruits & Vegetables (seasonal)

\- Tree Nuts

\- Wine & Beer

\- Snack Foods

\- Pet Foods

\- Rice

\- Sauces & Seasoning

\- Ethnic Foods

\- Specialty seafood products

# Section V. Key contacts and further information

**Foreign Agricultural Service**

American Embassy

Dag Hammarskjolds Vag 31

S-115 89 STOCKHOLM, Sweden

Tel: (46-8) 783 5392/5470

Fax: (46-8) 662 8495

E-mail: agstockholm@usda.gov

www.usemb.se/Agriculture

Mattilsynet (Norwegian Food Safety Authority)

Ullevålsveien 76, Oslo

P.O. Box 383

N-2381 Brumunddal

Phone: +47 23 21 6800

Email: <postmottak@mattilsynet.no>

[www.mattilsynet.no](http://www.mattilsynet.no/)

The above state agency is responsible for product approval, labeling,
additives, and administration of food safety regulations for imported
and domestic products. It primarily serves Norwegian importers rather
than foreign exporters.

Statens Landbruksforvaltning (Norwegian Agricultural Authority)

Dep. Trade and Industry

P.O.Box 8140 Dep.

N-0033 Oslo

Norway

Phone: +47 24 13 10 00

Fax: +47 24 13 10 05

Email: <postmottak@slf.dep.no>

[www.slf.dep.no](http://www.slf.dep.no/)

The above state agency handles customs duties for industrially processed
agricultural products, based on product ingredients reported by the
importer. It also handles the administrative functions related to
import/supply needs of the country, as well as the auction of quotas
under the WTO agreement. In dealing with this agency, a local Norwegian
agent or an importer would be the best means of contact.

# Statistic Norway

Kongens gate 6

N-0033 Oslo

Norway

Phone: +47 21 09 00 00

Fax: +47 21 09 00 20

Email: ssb@ssb.no

[www.ssb.no](http://www.ssb.no/)

This agency produces a wide variety of statistical information on
imports.

**Norwegian Customs and Excise**

P.O.Box 8122 Dep.

N-0032 Oslo

Phone: +47 22 86 03 00

Email: [tad@toll.no]{.underline}

Web: [www.toll.no]{.underline}

**American Chamber of Commerce in Norway**\
Henrik Ibsens gate 100, 15th floor\
Pb. 2604 Solli, 0203 Oslo\
Phone: +47 22 54 60 40\
Fax: +47 22 54 67 20\
Web: [www.amcham.no](http://www.amcham.no/)

# Table A: Key Trade and demographic information

  ---------------------------------------------------------- --------------
                                                             2006

  Agricultural Imports From All Countries (\$Mil)/U.S.       4,259/4.5%\*
  Market Share (%)                                           

  Consumer Food Imports From All Countries (\$Mil)/U.S.      1,896/4%\*
  Market Share (%)                                           

  Edible Fishery Imports From All Countries (\$Mil)/U.S.     390/10%\*
  Market Share (%)                                           

  Total Population (Millions)/Annual Growth Rate (%)         4.6/0.36%

  Urban Population (Millions)/Annual Growth Rate (%) (1995)  3.5/0.6%

  Number of Major Metropolitan Areas                         1

  Size of the Middle Class (Millions)/Growth Rate (%)        N/A

  Per Capita Gross Domestic Product (U.S. Dollars)           46,300

  Unemployment Rate (%)                                      2.5%

  Per Capita Food Expenditures (U.S. Dollars)                4,756

  Percent of Female Population Employed                      66%

  Average Exchange Rate US\$1                                6.41
  ---------------------------------------------------------- --------------

# \* Source: UN Trade Statistics 2004

# 

#  

# 

# Table B: Consumer Food and Edible Fishery Products

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<td colspan="3"><strong>Imports from the World</strong></td>
<td colspan="3"><strong>Imports from the U.S.</strong></td>
<td colspan="3"><strong>U.S Market Share %</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>(In Millions of Dollars)</td>
<td><strong>2002</strong></td>
<td><strong>2003</strong></td>
<td><strong>2004</strong></td>
<td><strong>2002</strong></td>
<td><strong>2003</strong></td>
<td><strong>2004</strong></td>
<td><strong>2002</strong></td>
<td><strong>2003</strong></td>
<td><strong>2004</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td><strong>Norway</strong></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td><p id="consumer-oriented-agricultural-total"
class="heading"><strong>CONSUMER-ORIENTED AGRICULTURAL
TOTAL</strong></p></td>
<td>1,443</td>
<td>1,666</td>
<td>1,896</td>
<td>69</td>
<td>73</td>
<td>78</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>4</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Snack Foods (Excl. Nuts)</td>
<td>183</td>
<td>225</td>
<td>261</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>0.69</td>
<td>0.75</td>
<td>0.75</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>Breakfast Cereals &amp; Pancake Mix</td>
<td>32</td>
<td>38</td>
<td>44</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>3</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Red Meats, Fresh/Chilled/Frozen</td>
<td>33</td>
<td>49</td>
<td>53</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>Red Meats, Prepared/Preserved</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>13</td>
<td>23</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0.04</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Poultry Meat</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>Dairy Products (Excl. Cheese)</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0.17</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0.02</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Cheese</td>
<td>26</td>
<td>36</td>
<td>45</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0.02</td>
<td>0.03</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>Eggs &amp; Products</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Fresh Fruit</td>
<td>237</td>
<td>291</td>
<td>323</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>Fresh Vegetables</td>
<td>126</td>
<td>163</td>
<td>171</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>0.85</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Processed Fruit &amp; Vegetables</td>
<td>110</td>
<td>131</td>
<td>145</td>
<td>21</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>22</td>
<td>19</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>15</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>Fruit &amp; Vegetable Juices</td>
<td>42</td>
<td>44</td>
<td>47</td>
<td>13</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>32</td>
<td>34</td>
<td>32</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Tree Nuts</td>
<td>17</td>
<td>23</td>
<td>34</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>45</td>
<td>47</td>
<td>36</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>Wine &amp; Beer</td>
<td>145</td>
<td>187</td>
<td>214</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Nursery Products &amp; Cut Flowers</td>
<td>100</td>
<td>121</td>
<td>139</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0.18</td>
<td>0.13</td>
<td>0.16</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>Pet Foods (Dog &amp; Cat Food)</td>
<td>41</td>
<td>47</td>
<td>53</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>2</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Other Consumer-Oriented Products</td>
<td>329</td>
<td>286</td>
<td>328</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>5</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td><p id="fish-seafood-products" class="heading"><strong>FISH &amp;
SEAFOOD PRODUCTS</strong></p></td>
<td>435</td>
<td>327</td>
<td>390</td>
<td>29</td>
<td>24</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Salmon</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0.26</td>
<td>3</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>Surimi</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>21</td>
<td>29</td>
<td>39</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Crustaceans</td>
<td>65</td>
<td>64</td>
<td>88</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>2</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>Groundfish &amp; Flatfish</td>
<td>178</td>
<td>129</td>
<td>151</td>
<td>25</td>
<td>19</td>
<td>35</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>23</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Molluscs</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>17</td>
<td>23</td>
<td>25</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>Other Fishery Products</td>
<td>178</td>
<td>123</td>
<td>141</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0.67</td>
<td>0.12</td>
<td>0.26</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td><strong>AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS TOTAL</strong></td>
<td><strong>2123</strong></td>
<td><strong>2437</strong></td>
<td><strong>2764</strong></td>
<td><strong>126</strong></td>
<td><strong>132</strong></td>
<td><strong>109</strong></td>
<td><strong>6</strong></td>
<td><strong>5</strong></td>
<td><strong>4</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td><strong>AGRICULTURAL, FISH &amp; FORESTRY TOTAL</strong></td>
<td><strong>3365</strong></td>
<td><strong>3717</strong></td>
<td><strong>4259</strong></td>
<td><strong>163</strong></td>
<td><strong>166</strong></td>
<td><strong>159</strong></td>
<td><strong>5</strong></td>
<td><strong>4</strong></td>
<td><strong>4</strong></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Source: FAS' Global Agricultural Trade System using data from the United
Nations Statistical Office

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# Table C: Top 15 Suppliers of consumer foods & edible fishery products

+--------------+----+-----+-----+---+------------+------+----+----+
| ######## N   |    |     |     |   |            |      |    |    |
| orway - Top  |    |     |     |   |            |      |    |    |
| 15 Suppliers |    |     |     |   |            |      |    |    |
+--------------+----+-----+-----+---+------------+------+----+----+
| **CONSU      |    |     |     |   | **FISH &   |      |    |    |
| MER-ORIENTED |    |     |     |   | SEAFOOD    |      |    |    |
| AG.          |    |     |     |   | PRODUCTS   |      |    |    |
| Imports**    |    |     |     |   | Imports**  |      |    |    |
+--------------+----+-----+-----+---+------------+------+----+----+
|              | ** | *   | *   |   |            | **   | ** | ** |
|              | [2 | *[2 | *[2 |   |            | [200 | [2 | [2 |
|              | 00 | 003 | 004 |   |            | 2]{. | 00 | 00 |
|              | 2] | ]{. | ]{. |   |            | unde | 3] | 4] |
|              | {. | und | und |   |            | rlin | {. | {. |
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|              | in |     |     |   |            |      | in | in |
|              | e} |     |     |   |            |      | e} | e} |
|              | ** |     |     |   |            |      | ** | ** |
+--------------+----+-----+-----+---+------------+------+----+----+
| (\$1,000)    |    |     |     |   |            |      |    |    |
+--------------+----+-----+-----+---+------------+------+----+----+
|              |    |     |     |   |            |      |    |    |
+--------------+----+-----+-----+---+------------+------+----+----+
| Netherlands  | 16 | 202 | 221 |   | Russian    | 17   | 15 | 9  |
|              | 71 | 530 | 591 |   | Fed.       | 8849 | 37 | 54 |
|              | 66 |     |     |   |            |      | 68 | 89 |
+--------------+----+-----+-----+---+------------+------+----+----+
| Denmark      | 15 | 186 | 217 |   | United     | 8    | 7  | 5  |
|              | 46 | 495 | 026 |   | Kingdom    | 4774 | 25 | 00 |
|              | 70 |     |     |   |            |      | 63 | 41 |
+--------------+----+-----+-----+---+------------+------+----+----+
| Spain        | 15 | 184 | 195 |   | Denmark    | 3    | 5  | 4  |
|              | 11 | 392 | 042 |   |            | 1356 | 16 | 01 |
|              | 42 |     |     |   |            |      | 50 | 65 |
+--------------+----+-----+-----+---+------------+------+----+----+
| Sweden       |    | 167 | 166 |   | United     | 3    | 2  | 2  |
|              |    | 815 | 215 |   | States     | 8485 | 88 | 37 |
|              |    |     |     |   |            |      | 64 | 83 |
+--------------+----+-----+-----+---+------------+------+----+----+
| Italy        | 8  | 100 | 120 |   | Canada     | 2    | 2  | 2  |
|              | 14 | 229 | 436 |   |            | 3139 | 10 | 14 |
|              | 41 |     |     |   |            |      | 06 | 73 |
+--------------+----+-----+-----+---+------------+------+----+----+
| France       | 8  | 100 | 109 |   | Sweden     | 1    | 1  | 1  |
|              | 71 | 194 | 498 |   |            | 6087 | 56 | 82 |
|              | 67 |     |     |   |            |      | 60 | 64 |
+--------------+----+-----+-----+---+------------+------+----+----+
| Germany      | 7  | 89  | 101 |   | Faroe      | 3    | 2  | 1  |
|              | 21 | 762 | 066 |   | Islands    | 0614 | 64 | 48 |
|              | 87 |     |     |   |            |      | 88 | 97 |
+--------------+----+-----+-----+---+------------+------+----+----+
| United       | 6  | 68  | 73  |   | Ireland    | 1    | 1  | 1  |
| States       | 61 | 818 | 442 |   |            | 1141 | 56 | 03 |
|              | 96 |     |     |   |            |      | 71 | 43 |
+--------------+----+-----+-----+---+------------+------+----+----+
| United       | 5  | 61  | 67  |   | Thailand   | 5125 | 48 | 84 |
| Kingdom      | 35 | 214 | 490 |   |            |      | 96 | 69 |
|              | 66 |     |     |   |            |      |    |    |
+--------------+----+-----+-----+---+------------+------+----+----+
| Belgium      | 4  | 50  | 52  |   | Iceland    | 1    | 1  | 65 |
|              | 03 | 849 | 842 |   |            | 8339 | 32 | 59 |
|              | 39 |     |     |   |            |      | 67 |    |
+--------------+----+-----+-----+---+------------+------+----+----+
| Costa Rica   | 1  | 24  | 33  |   | China      | 3782 | 23 | 48 |
|              | 11 | 388 | 247 |   |            |      | 58 | 05 |
|              | 01 |     |     |   |            |      |    |    |
+--------------+----+-----+-----+---+------------+------+----+----+
| Brazil       | 1  | 23  | 27  |   | France     | 2883 | 36 | 47 |
|              | 67 | 747 | 856 |   |            |      | 11 | 24 |
|              | 95 |     |     |   |            |      |    |    |
+--------------+----+-----+-----+---+------------+------+----+----+
| South Africa | 1  | 21  | 27  |   | Poland     | 1739 | 12 | 34 |
|              | 99 | 872 | 178 |   |            |      | 05 | 27 |
|              | 62 |     |     |   |            |      |    |    |
+--------------+----+-----+-----+---+------------+------+----+----+
| Poland       | 98 | 15  | 23  |   | Bangladesh | 1761 | 35 | 32 |
|              | 68 | 011 | 711 |   |            |      | 73 | 81 |
+--------------+----+-----+-----+---+------------+------+----+----+
| Finland      | 1  | 17  | 23  |   | Germany    | 3304 | 22 | 23 |
|              | 66 | 726 | 160 |   |            |      | 96 | 41 |
|              | 30 |     |     |   |            |      |    |    |
+--------------+----+-----+-----+---+------------+------+----+----+
| Other        | 21 | 227 | 266 |   | Other      | 2    | 1  | 1  |
|              | 83 | 934 | 615 |   |            | 1824 | 82 | 93 |
|              | 03 |     |     |   |            |      | 15 | 31 |
+--------------+----+-----+-----+---+------------+------+----+----+
| **World**    | *  | **  | **  |   | **World**  | **   | ** | ** |
|              | *1 | 144 | 166 |   |            | 4732 | 43 | 32 |
|              | 24 | 260 | 622 |   |            | 14** | 50 | 74 |
|              | 36 | 4** | 6** |   |            |      | 92 | 05 |
|              | 24 |     |     |   |            |      | ** | ** |
|              | ** |     |     |   |            |      |    |    |
+--------------+----+-----+-----+---+------------+------+----+----+

Source: United Nations Statistics Division