Norway

Norwegians tend to prefer clean, natural and scent-free homes, and many do not deem air care to be a necessity. Moreover, concerns over the impact of harmful chemicals on personal health and the environment placed a downward pressure on sales of air…

Increases in retail price levels were seen in 2022; the results of higher input cost, with spikes in prices for raw materials, logistical challenges and rising labour costs. However, while costs remained high in 2023, retail price increases were…

Amid the challenges faced by the industry, there have been notable developments that indicate a shift towards recovery and growth. One notable aspect is the restart of benefits, such as frequent flyer programs established at airlines. This move…

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…

Per capita consumption of analgesics continued to increase in Norway during 2023 after 2022 saw significant increases in consumption of these products. While there was some stockpiling of analgesics seen in Norway during the early stages of the…