Key Market Indicators
Sales of sweeteners in Norway are projected to decrease slightly over the next five years. By 2028, sales are expected to reach around 222,000 metric tons, down from 224,000 metric tons in 2023. This represents an average annual decline of 0.1%. The trend has been consistent since 2019, showing a steady annual decrease of 0.1%. In terms of production, the outlook is more concerning. Norwegian sweeteners production is forecast to drop to approximately 2,400 metric tons by 2028, down from 3,000 metric tons in 2023. This marks a significant average annual decline of 3.4% since 2019, during which time production levels have remained stagnant. In the global ranking of sweetener production, Norway placed 122nd in 2023. Estonia, with a production level of 3,000 metric tons, surpassed Norway. The top producers in the world include Brazil, the United States, and Thailand, which hold the second, third, and fourth positions respectively.
