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
Key organic certifications and associations
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
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
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
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
Retail
Foodservice (25%+ yoy growth)
Areable Land
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