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Staple foods in 2024: The big picture
In 2024, the staple foods landscape in Norway experienced a normalisation of purchasing habits, returning to pre-pandemic growth levels. This shift followed a period of fluctuating sales driven by COVID-19 and subsequent inflationary pressures.
Key trends in 2024
Several trends drove sales on the staple foods landscape in Norway, reshaping consumer preferences and purchasing behaviours. The Nyt Norge label, which signifies products produced in Norway, gained significant traction across all categories.
Competitive Landscape
Private label brands have established a significant share on the staple food landscape. The ongoing impact of rising inflation and higher unit prices has enhanced the appeal of these products.
Channel developments
The distribution landscape for staple foods in Norway is dominated by modern grocery stores, particularly supermarkets and discounters, which remain the most accessible and affordable shopping options for consumers. Supermarkets such as Norgesgruppen, Coop, Rema 1000, and Bunnpris account for most of the Norwegian grocery market.
What next for staple foods?
The staple foods landscape in Norway will showcase stable growth across the forecast period. The fluctuations experienced during the review period, driven by the pandemic and rising inflation, are expected to decline while consistent development rises.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Staple Foods industry in Norway with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to a comprehensive range of core packaged food categories.
If you're in the Staple Foods industry in Norway, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Staple Foods in Norway report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Staple Foods in Norway?
- Which are the leading brands in Staple Foods in Norway?
- How are products distributed in Staple Foods in Norway?
- How is the rise of e-commerce and/or the expansion of modern grocery retail impacting traditional retail?
- What are the key health and wellness concerns driving, or challenging, sales in Staple Foods?
- How significant are vegan and vegetarian dietary requirements in determining sales growth in Norway?
- How has COVID-19 impacted consumer demand? To what extent have lockdown, home seclusion and stockpiling boosted sales? Will the longer term economic repercussions of the pandemic stimulate or suppress future growth?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
- How significant will values-based claims, such as sustainability and ethical labelling, be in supporting future growth and brand equity?
Staple Foods in Norway
Staple foods in 2024: The big picture
Key trends in 2024
Competitive Landscape
Channel developments
What next for staple foods?
Table 1 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 2 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 3 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 4 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Staple Foods: % Value 2020-2024
Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Staple Foods: % Value 2021-2024
Table 7 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2019-2024
Table 8 Distribution of Staple Foods by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 12 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
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Baked Goods in Norway
KEY DATA FINDINGS
The maturity of the baked goods landscape challenges retail volume growth in 2024
Tradition and innovation drives positive retail volume growth for flatbreads
Polarising trends of health and indulgence aid sales on the baked goods landscape
Modest performance driven by premiumisation and artisanal options
Health trends aid sales of unpackaged goods, perceived to be fresh
The rising share of private label options on the baked goods landscape
Table 13 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 14 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 15 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 16 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 17 Sales of Pastries by Type: % Value 2019-2024
Table 18 NBO Company Shares of Baked Goods: % Value 2020-2024
Table 19 LBN Brand Shares of Baked Goods: % Value 2021-2024
Table 20 Distribution of Baked Goods by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 21 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 23 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 24 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Breakfast Cereals in Norway
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Slowdown for retail value growth as inflation eases in Norway
Hot cereal players focus on innovation to fight against maturity
Health and wellness is the key influence shaping breakfast cereals in 2024
Higher-quality ingredients and smaller pack sizes boost growth over the forecast period
Local products continue to perform well as consumers support domestic goods
Rising opportunity for private label players to offer premium features
Table 25 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 26 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 27 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 28 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 29 NBO Company Shares of Breakfast Cereals: % Value 2020-2024
Table 30 LBN Brand Shares of Breakfast Cereals: % Value 2021-2024
Table 31 Distribution of Breakfast Cereals by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 32 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 33 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 34 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 35 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Processed Fruit and Vegetables in Norway
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Processed fruit and vegetables appeal through reducing waste and offering convenience
Frozen berries and vegetables are challenged by fluctuating prices
Private label has a strong foothold, offering ongoing innovations on the landscape
Private label and the appeal of fresh options limits growth over the forecast period
The Nyt Norge label and organic certification drives sales over the forecast period
International tastes and recipes support demand for processed fruit and vegetables
Table 36 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 37 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 38 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 39 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 40 Sales of Frozen Processed Vegetables by Type: % Value Breakdown 2019-2024
Table 41 NBO Company Shares of Processed Fruit and Vegetables: % Value 2020-2024
Table 42 LBN Brand Shares of Processed Fruit and Vegetables: % Value 2021-2024
Table 43 Distribution of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 44 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 45 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 46 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 47 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives To Meat in Norway
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Rising demand for convenience and new product developments drive growth
Convenience, flavour, and local sourcing drives sales in chilled processed meat and seafood
Consumers often reach for poultry above meat and seafood substitutes
Demand for convenience and quality will drive growth across the forecast period
A high level of product innovation boosts sales in processed meat and seafood
Growth for private label is challenged by brands focus on product innovation
Table 48 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 49 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 50 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 51 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 52 Sales of Shelf Stable Processed Red Meat by Type: % Volume Breakdown 2019-2024
Table 53 Sales of Chilled Processed Red Meat by Type: % Volume Breakdown 2019-2024
Table 54 Sales of Frozen Processed Red Meat by Type: % Volume Breakdown 2019-2024
Table 55 Sales of Frozen Processed Poultry by Type: % Value Breakdown 2019-2024
Table 56 Sales of Frozen Processed Seafood by Type: % Value Breakdown 2019-2024
Table 57 NBO Company Shares of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat: % Value 2020-2024
Table 58 LBN Brand Shares of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat: % Value 2021-2024
Table 59 Distribution of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 60 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 61 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Value 2024-2029
Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Norway
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Mediterranean diets and Asian cuisine supports sales of pasta and noodles
Dried pasta players focus on premium attributes to boost value growth
The rising interest in Asian cuisine benefits sales of instant noodles
Sales are driven by convenience, quality and evolving culinary preferences
Lack of brand loyalty continues to drive sales of private label goods
Authenticity and premiumisation are growth drivers across the next five years
Table 62 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 63 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 64 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 65 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 66 Sales of Instant Noodles by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2019-2024
Table 67 NBO Company Shares of Rice, Pasta and Noodles: % Value 2020-2024
Table 68 LBN Brand Shares of Rice, Pasta and Noodles: % Value 2021-2024
Table 69 NBO Company Shares of Rice: % Value 2020-2024
Table 70 LBN Brand Shares of Rice: % Value 2021-2024
Table 71 NBO Company Shares of Pasta: % Value 2020-2024
Table 72 LBN Brand Shares of Pasta: % Value 2021-2024
Table 73 NBO Company Shares of Noodles: % Value 2020-2024
Table 74 LBN Brand Shares of Noodles: % Value 2021-2024
Table 75 Distribution of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 76 Distribution of Rice by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 77 Distribution of Pasta by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 78 Distribution of Noodles by Format: % Value 2019-2024
Table 79 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Volume 2024-2029
Table 80 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 81 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
Table 82 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Staple Foods
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- Packaged Flat Bread
- Unpackaged Flat Bread
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- Packaged Leavened Bread
- Unpackaged Leavened Bread
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- Packaged Cakes
- Unpackaged Cakes
- Dessert Mixes
- Frozen Baked Goods
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- Packaged Pastries
- Unpackaged Pastries
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- Sweet Pies and Tarts
- Frozen Cakes, Sweet Pies and Tarts
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- Hot Cereals
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- Children's Breakfast Cereals
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- Flakes
- Muesli and Granola
- Other RTE Cereals
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- Shelf Stable Beans
- Shelf Stable Fruit
- Shelf Stable Tomatoes
- Shelf Stable Vegetables
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- Frozen Fruit
- Frozen Processed Potatoes
- Frozen Processed Vegetables
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- Shelf Stable Processed Red Meat
- Shelf Stable Processed Poultry
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- Chilled Processed Red Meat
- Chilled Processed Poultry
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- Frozen Processed Red Meat
- Frozen Processed Poultry
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- Shelf Stable Seafood
- Chilled Processed Seafood
- Frozen Processed Seafood
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- Chilled Meat and Seafood Substitutes
- Frozen Meat and Seafood Substitutes
- Shelf Stable Meat and Seafood Substitutes
- Tofu and Derivatives
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- Chilled Noodles
- Frozen Noodles
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- Instant Noodle Cups
- Instant Noodle Pouches
- Plain Noodles
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- Chilled Pasta
- Dried Pasta
- Rice
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Staple Foods
NOTE: Couscous, polenta and quinoa are excluded from staple foods.
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