Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demo...
Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demographics trends and consumer lifestyles in Norway. Includes comprehensive data and analysis, tables and charts, with five-year forecasts.
In 2019, Western European construction recorded output of USD4,588 billion despite a slight slowdown in major economies. The COVID-19 crisis in 2020 and related uncertainty led to residential and commercial construction contracting. Rising…
The global urban consumer landscape is increasingly complex and difficult to navigate. Which cities should you choose for your consumer business expansion? To answer this and other questions, we are introducing the Euromonitor International Cities…
Sustainability is high on the agenda among Nordic consumers which has led to local businesses investing resources into acting in a sustainable fashion. Collaboration, innovation and resource consciousness among businesses are some tools that have…
The briefing introduces the Cities Households Necessities Spending Index. The index ranks 1,075 cities by household expenditure on non-discretionary items, namely food, housing, and clothing and footwear. This analysis focuses on 160 major cities.…
The briefing introduces the 2022 Electric Vehicle (EV) Readiness Index which has been produced for 37 countries globally. The index seeks to assess the readiness of each country across four key pillars: Market Maturity, Income and Spending,…
This report analyses global production, consumption and prices of aluminium. While leading aluminium production giant, China, is struggling with looming energy crisis and disruptions in supply of raw materials, global production of aluminium is set…
The report examines key factors in supply chain risks in metals, energy and agricultural commodities. Production, market supply concentration and political risks analysis can help to better identify potential risks and prepare for potential…
In Norway, general merchandise stores only includes variety stores, as there are no department stores in the country. In 2020, the channel saw exceptional current value growth as consumers looked for items such as cleaning products when the pandemic…
Strong population expansion in Norway in 2021-2040 will be driven by a combination of natural increase and net migration. Ageing will accelerate impacting consumer trends, while state resources will be further strained. Rapid urban growth will…
In 2022, the retail volume sales of cigarettes experienced a decline in Norway as a result of the reopening of borders and the resumption of cross-border trade, particularly with Sweden. The popularity of tobacco products in cross-border trade and…
Resuming cross-border trade in Sweden led to a decline in domestic sales of tobacco products in Norway in 2022, following a spike in sales during the COVID-19 years of 2020-2021. Norwegians have a preference for purchasing tobacco products in Sweden…
Nicotine pouches continued to exhibit the most dynamic growth within the smokeless tobacco category. However, compared to 2021, the growth rate slightly slowed down, attributed to the increased cross-border trade with Sweden, which almost reached…
In 2022, cigarette sales in Norway experienced a decline, following the expected trend. The country had witnessed significant growth in cigarette volume sales during the pandemic, primarily due to reduced cross-border trade with Sweden. However, as…
In 2022, the alcoholic drinks market in Norway was negatively affected by the resumption of cross-border trade and international travel. The prevailing high rate of inflation and consumers becoming increasingly cautious in their spending also had a…
There was a decline in total beer volume sales in 2022, which was largely driven by the resumption of international travel in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. This led to increases in cross-border trade and duty free sales, which, in turn, suppressed…
Off-trade volume sales of cider/perry declined in 2022 due to the resumption of cross-border trade and international travel, as well as the impact of high inflation and the strong increase in unit prices. The shift towards on-trade also had an…
2022 saw continued strong growth for RTDs. RTD cocktails and hard seltzers are gaining in popularity in Norway, with a significant substitution effect between RTDs and cider (in favour of RTDs). The products are now placed side by side on the shelves…
Off-trade spirits saw a decline in volume and value sales in 2022, largely due to the resumption of cross-border trade with Sweden and an increase in international travel. The on-trade spirits market, meanwhile, experienced a recovery in 2022…
Off-trade wine sales saw a strong decline in volume and value in 2022, largely due to the revival of cross-border trade with Sweden and an increase in international travel in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis. The on-trade wine market experienced…
There is set to be a moderate decline for chocolate confectionery sales in 2023, primarily due to resumed cross-border trade with Sweden. In addition, ongoing inflations have led to an increase in unit price points, which has challenged sales as…