Required Report - public distribution

**Date:** 9/02/2004

**GAIN Report Number:** NO4003

NO4004

**Norway**

**Exporter Guide**

**Annual**

**2004**

**Approved by:**

![](media/image1.wmf)Lana Bennett, Agricultural Counselor

U.S. Embassy

**Prepared by:**

Asle Eek Johansen, Agricultural Specialist

**Report Highlights:**

Due to climatic reasons, Norway has a high import need for 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 strict policy
concerning genetically modified organisms (GMO's), which keeps products
containing GMO's out of the market. On Jan. 1, 2004, Norway's new Food
Safety Authority (Mattilsynet) officially began functioning. The new
organization gathers the five previous Norwegian inspection services
under one administrative and regulatory umbrella.

Includes PSD Changes: No

Includes Trade Matrix: No

Unscheduled Report

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Table of Contents

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

[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
4](#general-consumer-tastes-and-preferences)

[General import and inspection procedures
5](#general-import-and-inspection-procedures)

[Norway's new Food Safety Authority (Mattilsynet)
5](#norways-new-food-safety-authority-mattilsynet)

[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 7](#gas-marts-and-convenience-kiosks)

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

[Wine and Liquor market 7](#wine-and-liquor-market)

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

[Food processing 8](#food-processing)

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

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

[Statistic Norway 9](#statistic-norway)

[American Embassy Oslo 10](#american-embassy-oslo)

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

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

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

# 

# SECTION I: Market Overview

 Norway continues to be a highly protected market for agricultural
products. Major restrictions on imports of beef, pork and poultry meat,
wheat, barley, oats, vegetables, fruits and dairy\-- i.e. products
produced locally\-- exist in the form of variable import levies, tariff
rate quotas and sanitary/phytosanitary barriers. Norway continues to ban
meat from hormone-treated animals and U.S. poultry is also precluded
from entering this market due to Norway's sanitary regulations.
Additionally, U.S. genetically modified soybeans, corn and processed
products which contain ingredients made from genetically engineered
organisms face nearly impossible odds of approval. Norway provides
preferential tariffs and special quotas to EU countries through the
European Economic Area (EEA).

 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
regulations against 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 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.

 Food and non-alcoholic beverages account for only 11.4 percent of
total household expenditure, and that percentage has been steadily
decreasing for several years.

 The overall grocery retail market in Norway amounts to NOK 168 billion

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

1\. Retail stores and specialty stores account for 63 percent of the
market.

2\. Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional (HRI) sales account for 26
percent of the market.

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

 Four retail chains control 99 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 188 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.
  ----------------------------------- -----------------------------------

# 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, ICA Norge A/S, COOP
Norge, and Rema 1000 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 seem to have an interest in
high quality and new-to-the 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
theoretically, resistance among Norwegian consumer organizations and
retail groups prevent any significant market penetration.

## 

## General import and inspection procedures

Beginning January 1, 1999, Norway adopted the rules and regulations of
the EU in addition to its own requirements related to the import of food
products. The importer in Norway must be registered and must notify the
authorities 24 hours (for animals, 30 days) in advance of the arrival of
any shipment. Should the shipment arrive prior to notification, the
control authority can hold the shipment for up to 24 hours before
releasing it.

Imported animal products for food use must come from an EU-approved
plant and be accompanied by the necessary certificates. With the
exception of fish products, shipments must enter through either Oslo
harbor or Oslo airport. Twenty entrance locations exist for fish
products.

On October 30, 2002, the Norwegian Food Control Authority announced an
amendment to the Norwegian regulations on the labeling of foodstuffs.
The new amendment came into force on February 1, 2003 and changed the
requirement for:

1.  Mandatory labeling of foodstuffs offered for sale without
    prepackaging (mainly fresh fruits and vegetables).

2.  Labeling of genetically modified food.

The new regulations are mainly meant to harmonize Norwegian regulations
with existing EU regulations. However, there are differences between the
EU regulation on GM products and the new Norwegian regulation. Norway
requires labeling of GM-foods and GM containing products if the GM
content, of any ingredient in the final product, is more than 2%. This
is a stricter standard than the one adopted by the EU, which require
labeling only if more than 1% of the entire product contains GMO. Since
no GM food products have yet been approved for imports to Norway, the
stricter standard in Norway creates barriers to U.S. exports.

## Norway's new Food Safety Authority (Mattilsynet) 

On January 1, 2004, Norway's new Food Safety Authority (Mattilsynet)
officially began functioning. This new organization gathers the five
previous Norwegian inspection services, \-\--the Norwegian Agricultural
Inspection Service, the Norwegian Animal Health Inspection Service, the
Directorate of Fisheries Seafood Inspection, the Norwegian Food Control
Authority\-\--, and their county offices under one administrative and
regulatory umbrella.

Three ministries are behind the new authority: the Ministry of
Fisheries, the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Agriculture. The
Ministry of Agriculture has administrative responsibility for the new
authority, while the Ministry of Health has responsibility for the new
Norwegian Food Law (Matloven), which also came into force on January 1,
2004. An independent scientific committee directly under the Ministry of
Health has also been established, with responsibility for risk
assessments and scientific research under the law. This committee will
consist of a 10 person secretariat plus permanent scientific staff.

The new Food Law replaces, in whole or in part, 13 previous Norwegian
laws and supersedes a number of provisions related to food. The new
law's comprehensive nature is meant to assure the safety of food
products throughout the entire chain from production to consumption. The
new law fully implements Norway's European Economic Agreement (EEA)
commitments pertaining to food safety. Norway has included the main
elements of EU regulation nr.178/2002 into this law.

The Norwegian Food Safety Authority's role will be to:

-   Prepare draft legislation

-   Give information on legislation

-   Perform risk-based inspections

-   Monitor food additives and contaminants, pathogens, natural toxins,
    and nutrients in foodstuffs

-   Inform about developments in the food safety field

-   Be responsible for emergency planning concerning food safety, as
    well as plant, animal and fish health.

The Norwegian Food Safety Authority also provides expert advice to the
Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Fisheries and the Ministry of
Health.

Their mission is to ensure:

-   Safe food

-   Healthy plants, terrestrial and aquatic animals

-   Ethically acceptable farming of animals and fish

-   Environmentally friendly production

-   High quality and honest production and trade

-   Innovation and progress in the food sector

-   Modern and effective organization

Legislation administered by the Norwegian Food Safety authority will
include:

-   Act relating to food safety and plant and animal health

-   Act relating to the welfare of animals

-   Act relating to animal breeding (zootechnics)

-   Act relating to animal health personnel

-   Act relating to plant breeder\'s rights

-   Act relating to cosmetics

The Norwegian Food Safety Authority (Mattilsynet) is headquartered in
Oslo, and will operate eight regional offices and 64 district offices
throughout Norway. With over 1,300 employees from many previous
agencies, the structure of regional and national responsibilities are
still undergoing the process of reorganization. The new authority will
continue to use forms and permits from its predecessor agencies for
imports of animals, plants and fish, as well as food products, animal
products, etc., until it is able to institute new forms. Regulations for
inspections, permits, etc. remain unchanged for now.

# SECTION III: Market Sector Structure and Trends

## Retail Grocery Stores

## 

In 2003, Norway had 4,295 grocery stores with a turnover of NOK 97
billion (US\$ 13.7 billion), an increase of 5.2 percent. Generally,
grocery stores account for 81 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 ICA Norge A/S, Coop Norge and Rema
1000 Norge A/S.

## Gas marts and convenience kiosks

## 

Gas marts and convenience kiosks have been an important player in the
retail food market in Norway and in accounted for NOK 20 billion (US\$
2.8 billion) in sales. Gas marts accounts for 53 percent and kiosks 47
percent of this market. There are about 1,600 gas marts and about 2,400
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 (Esso, Statoil, Shell and Hydro/Texaco) and kiosks
(Mix, Narvesen, Gyda and Small Shops (7-Eleven)). 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 45 billion (US\$ 6.4 billion) a
year in Norway, and is serving about 7,500 canteens, caterers,
restaurants and hotels as well as the tourist sector. The main player in
this sector is the wholesaler Asko-Storhusholding, with a market share
of 62 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
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 2003, Norway sold about 60.9 million liters of alcoholic beverages
through the state-owned monopoly, an increase of 3.6 percent from 2002.
The 188 monopoly stores sell 88 percent of the wine and 86 percent of
liquor purchased in Norway. The remainder is sold through hotels and
restaurants. The main suppliers are France, Spain, Italy and Chile. 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. In 2003 the ratio of wines sales in bottles to wine-in-a boxes
was 52:48. Imports from the U.S. comprise only about two percent of
Norway's total wine imports, but we hope this will increase as the
strong Norwegian currency has led to a very advantageous exchange rate
since the beginning of 2002. Exporters to the Norwegian market should be
aware that all wine and liquor imports must be traded with approved
importers, agents and distributors and that the overall duties and VAT
are high: for liquor about 80 percent, wine about 65 percent and strong
beer about 50 percent. The sale of wines accounts for about 80 percent
of the total market valued at about NOK 8 billion (US\$ 1.25 billion).

## Norwegian Import market for Seafood

Norway's imports of fish and seafood amount to about US\$ 270 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, which amounts to
about US\$ 3 million a year, 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 100 billion (US\$ 12.5
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 beverage industry. 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

Norwegian Food Safety Authority (Mattilsynet)

Ullevålsveien 76, Oslo

P.O. Box 383

N-2381 Brumunddal

Email: <postmottak@mattilsynet.no>

Phone: +47 06040

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

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.

**Federation of Norwegian Commercial Agents (Norske Agenters
Landsforening**)

Drammensveien 30

N-0230 Oslo

Norway

Phone: +47 22 44 68 33

Fax: +47 22 44 94 35

This association issues a monthly publication in which proposals from
foreign firms seeking agents/distributors in Norway are published.

# Statistic Norway

Kongens gate 6

N-0033 Oslo

Norway

Phone: +47 21 09 00 00

Fax: +47 21 09 00 20

Web: [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}

For general questions about exporting to Norway, please contact:

# American Embassy Oslo

Foreign Agricultural Service

Asle Eek Johansen, Agricultural Specialist

Drammensveien 18

N-0244 Oslo

Phone: (47) 21 30 86 21

Fax: ( 47) 22 44 94 25

Email: <AgOslo@usda.gov>

Or [asle.johansen@usda.gov]{.underline}

# Table A: Key Trade and demographic information

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                                                             2003

  Agricultural Imports From All Countries (\$Mil)/U.S.       3,433-/-4.5%
  Market Share (%)                                           

  Consumer Food Imports From All Countries (\$Mil)/U.S.      1,666-/-4%
  Market Share (%)                                           

  Edible Fishery Imports From All Countries (\$Mil)/U.S.     327-/-7%
  Market Share (%)                                           

  Total Population (Millions)/Annual Growth Rate (%)         4.6 -/-0.55%

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

  Number of Major Metropolitan Areas                         0

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

  Per Capita Gross Domestic Product (U.S. Dollars)           48,230

  Unemployment Rate (%)                                      4.5%

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

  Percent of Female Population Employed                      66%

  Average Exchange Rate US\$1 (2002)                         7.08
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# 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>2001</strong></td>
<td><strong>2002</strong></td>
<td><strong>2003</strong></td>
<td><strong>2001</strong></td>
<td><strong>2002</strong></td>
<td><strong>2003</strong></td>
<td><strong>2001</strong></td>
<td><strong>2002</strong></td>
<td><strong>2003</strong></td>
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<td></td>
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<td></td>
<td></td>
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<td></td>
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<td><p id="consumer-oriented-agricultural-total"
class="heading">CONSUMER-ORIENTED AGRICULTURAL TOTAL</p></td>
<td><u>1244</u></td>
<td><u>1443</u></td>
<td><u>1666</u></td>
<td><u>66</u></td>
<td><u>69</u></td>
<td><u>73</u></td>
<td><u>5</u></td>
<td><u>5</u></td>
<td><u>4</u></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Snack Foods (Excl. Nuts)</td>
<td>162</td>
<td>183</td>
<td>225</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>Breakfast Cereals &amp; Pancake Mix</td>
<td>27</td>
<td>32</td>
<td>38</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>4</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Red Meats, Fresh/Chilled/Frozen</td>
<td>30</td>
<td>33</td>
<td>49</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>5</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>13</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Poultry Meat</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</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>9</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Cheese</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>26</td>
<td>36</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</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>5</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>7</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Fresh Fruit</td>
<td>198</td>
<td>237</td>
<td>291</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>Fresh Vegetables</td>
<td>109</td>
<td>126</td>
<td>163</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Processed Fruit &amp; Vegetables</td>
<td>100</td>
<td>110</td>
<td>131</td>
<td>19</td>
<td>21</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>19</td>
<td>19</td>
<td>15</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>Fruit &amp; Vegetable Juices</td>
<td>37</td>
<td>42</td>
<td>44</td>
<td>13</td>
<td>13</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>35</td>
<td>32</td>
<td>34</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Tree Nuts</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>17</td>
<td>23</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>45</td>
<td>47</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>Wine &amp; Beer</td>
<td>132</td>
<td>145</td>
<td>187</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>2</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Nursery Products &amp; Cut Flowers</td>
<td>90</td>
<td>100</td>
<td>121</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>Pet Foods (Dog &amp; Cat Food)</td>
<td>37</td>
<td>41</td>
<td>47</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>3</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Other Consumer-Oriented Products</td>
<td>270</td>
<td>329</td>
<td>286</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>6</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">FISH &amp; SEAFOOD
PRODUCTS</p></td>
<td><u>473</u></td>
<td><u>435</u></td>
<td><u>327</u></td>
<td><u>38</u></td>
<td><u>29</u></td>
<td><u>24</u></td>
<td><u>8</u></td>
<td><u>7</u></td>
<td><u>7</u></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Salmon</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>Surimi</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>21</td>
<td>29</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Crustaceans</td>
<td>62</td>
<td>65</td>
<td>64</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>4</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>Groundfish &amp; Flatfish</td>
<td>212</td>
<td>178</td>
<td>129</td>
<td>36</td>
<td>25</td>
<td>19</td>
<td>17</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>14</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td>Molluscs</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>17</td>
<td>23</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>Other Fishery Products</td>
<td>187</td>
<td>178</td>
<td>123</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0</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>1846</strong></td>
<td><strong>2123</strong></td>
<td><strong>2437</strong></td>
<td><strong>117</strong></td>
<td><strong>126</strong></td>
<td><strong>132</strong></td>
<td><strong>6</strong></td>
<td><strong>6</strong></td>
<td><strong>5</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td><strong>AGRICULTURAL, FISH &amp; FORESTRY TOTAL</strong></td>
<td><strong>3078</strong></td>
<td><strong>3365</strong></td>
<td><strong>3717</strong></td>
<td><strong>169</strong></td>
<td><strong>163</strong></td>
<td><strong>166</strong></td>
<td><strong>5</strong></td>
<td><strong>5</strong></td>
<td><strong>4</strong></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Source:UN Trade data.

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

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| #### Norwa |    |     |     |      |          |      |      |      |
| y - Top 15 |    |     |     |      |          |      |      |      |
|  Suppliers |    |     |     |      |          |      |      |      |
+------------+----+-----+-----+------+----------+------+------+------+
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| R-ORIENTED |    |     |     |      | SEAFOOD  |      |      |      |
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|            |    |     |     |      | mports** |      |      |      |
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| (\$1,000)  |    |     |     |      |          |      |      |      |
+------------+----+-----+-----+------+----------+------+------+------+
|            |    |     |     |      |          |      |      |      |
+------------+----+-----+-----+------+----------+------+------+------+
| N          | 14 | 167 | 202 |      | Russian  | 17   | 15   | 9    |
| etherlands | 83 | 166 | 530 |      | Fed.     | 8849 | 3768 | 5489 |
|            | 92 |     |     |      |          |      |      |      |
+------------+----+-----+-----+------+----------+------+------+------+
| Denmark    | 13 | 154 | 186 |      | United   | 8    | 7    | 5    |
|            | 40 | 670 | 495 |      | Kingdom  | 4774 | 2563 | 0041 |
|            | 60 |     |     |      |          |      |      |      |
+------------+----+-----+-----+------+----------+------+------+------+
| Spain      | 11 | 151 | 184 |      | Denmark  | 3    | 5    | 4    |
|            | 76 | 142 | 392 |      |          | 1356 | 1650 | 0165 |
|            | 28 |     |     |      |          |      |      |      |
+------------+----+-----+-----+------+----------+------+------+------+
| Sweden     | 14 | 167 | 166 |      | United   | 3    | 2    | 2    |
|            | 98 | 815 | 215 |      | States   | 8485 | 8864 | 3783 |
|            | 99 |     |     |      |          |      |      |      |
+------------+----+-----+-----+------+----------+------+------+------+
| Italy      | 8  | 100 | 120 |      | Canada   | 2    | 2    | 2    |
|            | 14 | 229 | 436 |      |          | 3139 | 1006 | 1473 |
|            | 41 |     |     |      |          |      |      |      |
+------------+----+-----+-----+------+----------+------+------+------+
| France     | 8  | 100 | 109 |      | Sweden   | 1    | 1    | 1    |
|            | 71 | 194 | 498 |      |          | 6087 | 5660 | 8264 |
|            | 67 |     |     |      |          |      |      |      |
+------------+----+-----+-----+------+----------+------+------+------+
| Germany    | 7  | 89  | 101 |      | Faroe    | 3    | 2    | 1    |
|            | 21 | 762 | 066 |      | Islands  | 0614 | 6488 | 4897 |
|            | 87 |     |     |      |          |      |      |      |
+------------+----+-----+-----+------+----------+------+------+------+
| United     | 6  | 68  | 73  |      | Ireland  | 1    | 1    | 1    |
| States     | 61 | 818 | 442 |      |          | 1141 | 5671 | 0343 |
|            | 96 |     |     |      |          |      |      |      |
+------------+----+-----+-----+------+----------+------+------+------+
| United     | 5  | 61  | 67  |      | Thailand | 5125 | 4896 | 8469 |
| Kingdom    | 35 | 214 | 490 |      |          |      |      |      |
|            | 66 |     |     |      |          |      |      |      |
+------------+----+-----+-----+------+----------+------+------+------+
| Belgium    | 4  | 50  | 52  |      | Iceland  | 1    | 1    | 6559 |
|            | 03 | 849 | 842 |      |          | 8339 | 3267 |      |
|            | 39 |     |     |      |          |      |      |      |
+------------+----+-----+-----+------+----------+------+------+------+
| Costa Rica | 1  | 24  | 33  |      | China    | 3782 | 2358 | 4805 |
|            | 11 | 388 | 247 |      |          |      |      |      |
|            | 01 |     |     |      |          |      |      |      |
+------------+----+-----+-----+------+----------+------+------+------+
| Brazil     | 1  | 23  | 27  |      | France   | 2883 | 3611 | 4724 |
|            | 67 | 747 | 856 |      |          |      |      |      |
|            | 95 |     |     |      |          |      |      |      |
+------------+----+-----+-----+------+----------+------+------+------+
| South      | 1  | 21  | 27  |      | Poland   | 1739 | 1205 | 3427 |
| Africa     | 99 | 872 | 178 |      |          |      |      |      |
|            | 62 |     |     |      |          |      |      |      |
+------------+----+-----+-----+------+----------+------+------+------+
| Poland     | 98 | 15  | 23  |      | Ba       | 1761 | 3573 | 3281 |
|            | 68 | 011 | 711 |      | ngladesh |      |      |      |
+------------+----+-----+-----+------+----------+------+------+------+
| Finland    | 1  | 17  | 23  |      | Germany  | 3304 | 2296 | 2341 |
|            | 66 | 726 | 160 |      |          |      |      |      |
|            | 30 |     |     |      |          |      |      |      |
+------------+----+-----+-----+------+----------+------+------+------+
| Other      | 21 | 227 | 266 |      | Other    | 2    | 1    | 1    |
|            | 83 | 934 | 615 |      |          | 1824 | 8215 | 9331 |
|            | 03 |     |     |      |          |      |      |      |
+------------+----+-----+-----+------+----------+------+------+------+
| **World**  | *  | **  | **  |      | *        | **   | **   | **   |
|            | *1 | 144 | 166 |      | *World** | 4732 | 4350 | 3274 |
|            | 24 | 260 | 622 |      |          | 14** | 92** | 05** |
|            | 36 | 4** | 6** |      |          |      |      |      |
|            | 24 |     |     |      |          |      |      |      |
|            | ** |     |     |      |          |      |      |      |
+------------+----+-----+-----+------+----------+------+------+------+
|            |    |     |     |      |          |      |      |      |
+------------+----+-----+-----+------+----------+------+------+------+

UN Trade

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