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Beer market in Norway

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Norwegian beer market underwent a substantial transformation between 2018 and 2024. Production volume fell dramatically from 545 million liters in 2018 to 226 million liters the following year and remained around 240 million liters thereafter. Total market volume followed a similar decline, dropping from 579 million liters to 279 million liters. In contrast, the market's value demonstrated stability and growth, rising from $265 million to $307 million, suggesting a shift towards more premium products or higher prices despite the lower physical volume.

After the sharp contraction in 2019, market volume experienced modest fluctuations, with a partial recovery in 2020. The brewing industry faced external pressures in 2022, as the conflict in Ukraine and ensuing international sanctions disrupted supply chains and market conditions, contributing to a further reduction in market volume that year.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2022, 2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2022, 2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2022, 2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2022, 2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Norway
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2022, 2024, M l
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2022, 2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, M l
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K l
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Norway in kind, 2018-2025, K l
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Norway by countries, 2018-2025, K l
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Norway in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Norway by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/K l
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Norway, 2018-2025, $ US/K l
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Norway by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/K l
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K l
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Norway in kind, 2018-2025, K l
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Norway by countries, 2018-2025, K l
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Norway in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Norway by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/K l
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Norway, 2018-2025, $ US/K l
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Norway by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/K l
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K l
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Norway in kind, 2018-2025, K l
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Norway by countries, 2018-2025, K l
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Norway in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Norway by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/K l
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Norway, 2018-2025, $ US/K l
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Norway by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/K l
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K l
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Norway in kind, 2018-2025, K l
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Norway by countries, 2018-2025, K l
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Norway in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Norway by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/K l
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Norway, 2018-2025, $ US/K l
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Norway by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/K l
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K l
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K l
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production beer in Norway

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Norway's beer production value increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, beer output was valued at 268.1 million US dollars, showing a moderate 6.7% increase compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 19.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 221.9 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 0.8%. The most significant increase occurred in 2020, with a 13.2% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Norway in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.8%)	13.2%	6.7%	6.2%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, M l

In 2021, Norway produced 245.1 million liters of beer, marking a substantial 15.7% decline compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production decreased by 55.1%, equating to an average annual decline of 23.4%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 226.0 million liters, which experienced the largest drop of 58.6%. The most notable increase happened in 2020, with a 28.7% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Norway in kind, 2018-2021, M l

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(58.6%)	28.7%	(15.7%)	(23.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports beer from Norway

Exports in kind, K l

After a two-year decline, Norway's beer exports increased in 2021. Exports reached 4 493 thousand liters, showing a steep 39.3% rise compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 12.9%, with an average annual decline of 4.5%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 3 226 thousand liters, which saw the largest drop of 22.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Norway in kind, 2018-2021, K l

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(19.7%)	(22.2%)	39.3%	(4.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Denmark, and the United Kingdom were the key destinations for Norway's beer exports in volume terms. Sweden accounted for 26.6% of exports, Denmark for 24.5%, and the United Kingdom for 11.9%, together representing 63.0% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Norway in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Norway's beer export value reached 10 801 thousand US dollars, which is 25.1% higher than the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 19.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 8 636 thousand US dollars, which experienced the largest decline of 7.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Norway in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.8%	(7.3%)	25.1%	6.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and Denmark were the leading destinations for Norway's beer exports in value terms. Sweden accounted for 26.2% of exports, the United Kingdom for 15.7%, and Denmark for 13.8%, together making up 55.8% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Norway in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports beer to Norway

Imports in kind, K l

Foreign beer supplies to Norway increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 67 073 thousand liters, showing a significant 33.3% gain compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 72.4%, with an average annual increase of 19.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Norway in kind, 2018-2021, K l

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.2%	19.5%	33.3%	19.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Denmark, Estonia, and Germany formed the key group of partners for beer imports to Norway in volume terms. Denmark accounted for 22.9% of imports, Estonia for 17.2%, and Germany for 10.6%, together representing 50.8% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Norway in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Cross-border shipments of beer to Norway increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports were recorded at 62 528 thousand US dollars, indicating a 16.1% advance year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 25.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Norway in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.8%	0.1%	16.1%	7.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, beer imports to Norway in value terms were spread across many countries. Mexico accounted for 14.7% of imports, Denmark for 12.6%, and Germany for 10.4%, together representing only 37.7% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Norway in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io