Based on the data provided, the import of margarine to Norway was 2.8021 million kilograms in 2024. This value is forecasted to increase to 2.9031 million kilograms in 2025, 3.0021 million kilograms in 2026, 3.0992 million kilograms in 2027, and 3.1943 million kilograms in 2028. In 2023, the actual import value stood at 2.71 million kilograms. Analyzing the year-on-year variations, the imports are expected to rise by approximately 3.6% from 2024 to 2025, 3.4% from 2025 to 2026, 3.2% from 2026 to 2027, and 3.1% from 2027 to 2028. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the five-year forecasted period (2024 to 2028) is expected to be around 3.3%.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of changes in dietary preferences, health regulations shifting consumer demands towards or away from margarine, and global supply chain fluctuations affecting import volumes and prices. Additionally, competition with domestic production and alternative spreads could also influence future import trends.