The latest data released by the Norwegian Agricultural Authority reveals a marginal decrease in the production of meat from poultry in Norway. The figures compare the years 2021 and 2022, indicating a decline of 0.6 percent during this period.
According to the report, a total of 114,820 tonnes of poultry meat were approved for human consumption in 2022, reflecting a slight reduction compared to the previous year. Despite this decline, the poultry sector has witnessed a notable growth of 13.7 percent when compared to the data from 2017 to 2022, indicating a positive trend over the longer term.
In contrast, other sectors within the meat industry displayed varying trends. The production of pig meat experienced a slight decrease of 0.7 percent from 2021 to 2022, contributing to a cumulative decline of 3.4 percent over the five-year period from 2017 to 2022. On the other hand, cattle meat production exhibited positive growth, with an increase of 5.8 percent in 2022 and 8.4 percent from 2017 to 2022. Sheep meat, however, experienced a decline of 2.7 percent in 2022, contributing to an overall decrease of 14.4 percent over the past five years.
While the exact reasons behind the slight reduction in poultry meat production are not outlined in the report, industry experts suggest that changing consumer preferences, environmental concerns, and market dynamics may have influenced the trend. Nonetheless, despite this minor setback, the poultry sector in Norway remains resilient, showing positive growth over the longer term.
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