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Foreign trade and the agri-food sector

Andalucía TRADE boosts the gourmet sector in Norway after reaching a record export of 70 million

Newsroom Wednesday, March 04, 2026 Reading time:

Andalucía TRADE has coordinated a direct trade mission to Oslo for eight Andalusian companies, seeking to consolidate the presence of premium products in a market that closed 2025 with a historic growth of 4,2% in agri-food sales.

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The public agency Andalucía TRADE organized on March 3rd and 4th in Oslo A direct trade mission for eight companies in the gourmet sector. The event facilitated around one hundred strategic meetings after registering a [number missing] in 2025 historical record of Andalusian agri-food exports to Noruega for a value of 70 million euros.

 

Strategic expansion in the Nordic market

 

The primary objective of Andalucía TRADE (Business Agency for Transformation and Economic Development) has used this initiative to promote the presence of high-end Andalusian products in the Norwegian market. The business delegation had the opportunity to establish direct contacts with local importers and distributors, identifying new business opportunities in segments such as [products/products]. plant based, eco-friendly and high-end.

 

The mission included the participation of eight companies from five Andalusian provinces: Franjuba Pan, Regantio Viejo y Flavoom (Cadiz); Knolive (Cordova); Cavalti (Granada); Aceites Oro de Canava (Jaén); and Agro Sevilla Aceitunas along with Consorcio de Jabugo (Seville).

 

Record figures and structure of exports

 

Andalucía It is positioned as the second largest exporting community of food and beverages to Noruegaholding 21,1% of the national market share. The sector's dynamism is particularly evident in vegetables, which experienced 36% growth in the last fiscal year.

 

Product / Category Value (Millions €) Growth / Share
Total Agricultural Exports 2025 70,0 +4,2% (Record)
Vegetables 27,7 40% of the total (+36%)
Fruits 20,4 29,3% of the total (+8,6%)
Olive Oil 10,5 15% of the total (-40%)
Vegetable/fruit preparations 4,3 + 9,1 %
Various food preparations 3,0 + 27,7 %

 

Institutional agenda and European support

 

During the first day, the companies participated in a B2B meeting and showroom on the premises Nedre Lokka de OsloThe second day focused on working meetings in the Oficina Comercial de España en Noruega and technical visits to local points of sale to assess the competition and distribution channels.

 

This internationalization action is co-financed with funds from the Unión Europea the P.O. FEDER de Andalucía 2021-2027with an 85% community contribution. The mission has also received technical support from the Antena de Andalucía TRADE en Suecia, office that extends its operational coverage to Dinamarca, Noruega y Finlandia.

 

  • Urban population: 86% of consumers reside in urban areas, mainly in the area of Estocolmo.
  • Purchasing power: Nordic markets stand out for a high propensity to consume high-quality imported products.
  • Sectors of opportunity: In addition to the agri-food sector, clean technologies, ICT and life sciences also show potential.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about the mission in Norway

 

1. What is the weight of Andalusia in the Norwegian market?

Andalucía It is the second largest food exporting community to Noruega, representing 21,1% of the national total and reaching sales of 70 million euros in 2025.

 

2. Which Andalusian products lead sales in this market?

Vegetables are the main category with 27,7 million euros, followed by fruits (20,4 million) and olive oil (10,5 million).

 

3. What type of products are you looking to promote in the Nordic countries?

The strategy focuses on gourmet, high-end, organic products and the growing demand for food plant based.

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