Nordic Market Overview

The Nordic region is the 10th largest economy in the world and is ranked the 5th largest economy in Europe. With a higher GDP per capita than any other EU country, it is an attractive market for companies across the world.

Total Nordic Food Market

26,3

mill consumers

74,5

bil retail turnover

12

bil foodservice turnover


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Sweden

Fun facts: Most Swedes will eat tacos on Fridays, sweets on Saturdays (yes, even adults) and popular foods include: herring, cinnamon buns, meatballs, oat milk, lingonberries and liquorice.

Key Wholesalers


Key Supermarkets

Organic Market share

ICA 53%
Coop 19%
Axfood 23%
LIDL 5%

Retail

Foodservice

Areable Land

Denmark

Fun facts: Danish restaurants hold the most Michelin stars in all of the Nordic countries! Expect to see a lots of smørrebrød, pork and pastries on a visit to Denmark.

Key Wholesalers


Key Supermarkets

Organic Market share

Coop 32%
Salling Group 34%
Dagrofa 12%
LIDL 4%
Reitangruppen 15%
Aldi 3%

Retail

Foodservice

Areable Land

Finland

Fun facts: Finland has the highest coffee consumption per capita in the world and their favourite pastry dish karjalanpiirakka is considered holy. Expect a simple nod when you greet a Finnish person (no kissing or hugging).

Key Wholesalers


Key Supermarkets

Organic Market share

S-Group 46%
K-Group 37%
Lidl 10%
Tokmani Group 3%

Retail

Areable Land

Norway

Fun facts: Norway introduced Japan to salmon sushi back in the 80s. Popular Norwegian foods include pickled herring, their national dish Fårikål (sheep stew) and brown cheese.

Key Wholesalers


Key Supermarkets

Organic Market share

Coop 29%
Norgesgruppen 44%
Rema1000 23%
Bunnpris 3%

Retail

Foodservice (25%+ yoy growth)

Areable Land

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