Unlike the past, Norway is now famed as a major importer of avocados in the northern European region. This is because the country is highly urbanized. Around 83% of the inhabitants live in towns and cities with a larger number of them concentrated around the capital, Oslo.
The avocado trade has quickly gained traction in Norway. Urban dwellers including Norwegian millennials are the main factor behind the avocado boom seen in the country throughout the last decade. They are open-minded, health conscious and hungry for new experiences. Norway is now importing more avocados as they have become among the top selling fruits.
Norway Avocado Imports
Imported avocados are available in Norway for most part of the year since there is no avocado production in the country. In 2021, Norway shipped in nearly 15,500 tons of avocado. It is a slight increase of 4% from the previous year.
Over the last 10 years, avocado imports in Norway have enjoyed year on year growth. The highest jump in volume was recorded from 2012 to 2013 at 24%. The peak volume was in the year 2021 at 15,494 tons.
Here is the import volume of avocados in Norway between 2012 and 2021.
Importing Avocados in Norway
Here is a step by step guide on how to import avocados in Norway:
Avocado Supplying Countries to Norway
The avocado import market in Norway is dominated by Peru. Kenya is among the top 10 suppliers. It has gained in market share from exporting avocados worth 200,000 US Dollars to reach around 1.5 million US Dollars. The Norwegian avocado market is made up of a diversity of sources.
The other key avocado exporting countries to Norway are:
- Chile
- Colombia
- Spain
- South Africa
- Israel
It also imports avocado in small volumes from countries like:
- Mexico
- Morocco
- Brazil
Norway brings avocado from abroad through its main airport. Avocados get into the country as air freight by way of the Oslo Airport. The airport has a cargo terminal and cold storage rooms to keep avocados fresh as they were when harvested.
The other way avocados enter Norway is through its main commercial sea port. Avocados get into the country as sea freight by way of the Port of Bergen. The sea port has a modern container terminal.
How to Know Reliable Avocado Suppliers in Norway
Avocado importers in Norway must present the following documents for their shipment to be released by the customs office:
- Import permit
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of Lading or Airway Bill
- Phytosanitary Certificate
- Certificate of Origin
Sourcing Avocados from Kenya
Here are some advantages Kenya has in supplying avocados to Norway:
- It has a longer season that lasts from February to October.
- Production costs are low therefore avocados from Kenya are competitively priced.
- Most of Kenya is covered by a sub-tropical climate which ensures consistency of quality and supply.
Average Transit Time of Importing Avocados in Norway
| COUNTRY | AIR FREIGHT | SEA FREIGHT |
| Kenya | 9 hours 30 minutes | 32 days |
| Peru | 14 hours 15 minutes | 37 days |
| Chile | 16 hours 20 minutes | 38 days |
Here is a top avocado exporter in Kenya.
Freshela Exporters
Freshela is a Kenyan based company that engages in the sourcing, processing and exporting of avocados and other fresh produce.
Freshela is a proud exporter of Kenyan avocados. We source avocados from our company farm and partner farms.
We give competitive pricing to our customers and guarantee reliable delivery time.
We use a modern grading machine to achieve desired avocado weight. The fruit is also graded to eliminate any with physical quality defects.
We pack avocado fruit for both air and sea freights. All of our avocado packing is approved by FDA and is certified by HACCP Quality Assurance.