Burglar and fire alarms market in Norway

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for burglar and fire alarms in Norway, measured in thousand units, showed notable shifts between 2018 and 2022. It rose from 4 588 thousand units in 2018 to 4 829 thousand in 2019, then contracted to 3 713 thousand in 2020. A modest recovery to 3 741 thousand units followed in 2021, before a substantial expansion to 5 944 thousand in 2022. In value terms, the market size moved between 141 million $ US and 160 million $ US from 2018 to 2023, reaching its highest point at 150.3 million $ US in 2022.

Beginning in 2023, global and European trends directly shaped the Norwegian market. Heightened security awareness and the growing adoption of smart home technology increased demand for integrated alarm systems. The shift toward wireless systems, which represented 45% of new global installations in 2024, appealed to Norwegian consumers seeking easier installation and minimal cabling.

Technological advancements, particularly the integration of alarms with IoT platforms and mobile apps, drove a preference for premium and smart solutions. This aligned with broader European patterns where market value growth accompanied a move toward higher-value products, even amid volume fluctuations.

Production burglar and fire alarms in Norway

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Production of burglar and fire alarms in Norway has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 88.2 million US dollars, marking an 8.5% decrease compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 13%, which translates to an average annual decline of 4.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Norway in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

In 2020, Norway produced 1 861 thousand units of burglar and fire alarms, a 29.6% drop from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 28%, with a compound annual growth rate of -10.4%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 2 642 thousand units, which also saw the largest annual increase of 5.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Norway in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Exports burglar and fire alarms from Norway

Exports in kind, K unit

Market performance showed notable fluctuations during this period. Import levels varied significantly, with a 2.2-fold difference between the low in 2017 and the high in 2019. In 2020, Norway exported 117 thousand units of burglar and fire alarms, down 19.0% from the previous year. The peak export volume was recorded in 2019 at 145 thousand units, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 71.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Norway in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden, Finland, and China were the primary markets for Norway's exports in kind. Sweden accounted for 49.5% of exports, Finland for 10.9%, and China for 10.3%. Together, these three countries represented 70.7% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Norway in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Norway exported 8 630 thousand US dollars worth of burglar and fire alarms in 2020, reflecting a sharp decline of 11.0% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.7%. The lowest export value was recorded in 2018 at 7 805 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest annual decline of 14.1%. In contrast, the highest value was in 2019 at 9 701 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 24.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Norway in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

During 2017-2020, Norway's exports of burglar and fire alarms in value terms were distributed across numerous markets. Sweden was the largest destination with 23.7% of exports, followed by China at 6.7%, and Asia, not elsewhere specified, at 6.3%. Combined, these three accounted for only 36.7% of total export flows, indicating a highly diversified market structure.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Norway in value, 2017-2020

Imports burglar and fire alarms to Norway

Imports in kind, K unit

Following two years of growth, Norway's imports of burglar and fire alarms in kind declined. In 2020, imports totaled approximately 1 969 thousand units, down 15.5% from the previous year. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 332 thousand units, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 9.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Norway in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

From 2017 to 2020, China, the United Kingdom, and Romania were the main sources of Norway's imports in kind. China led with 34.5% of imports, followed by the United Kingdom at 11.7%, and Romania at 10.5%. Together, these three countries made up 56.8% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Norway in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

After two consecutive years of increase, Norway's imports of burglar and fire alarms in value terms fell. In 2020, imports amounted to 61 882 thousand US dollars, representing a significant reduction of 13.9% compared to the prior year. The peak import value was in 2019 at 71 906 thousand US dollars, and the largest annual increase was recorded in 2018 at 8.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Norway in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, China, the United Kingdom, and Romania were among the largest suppliers of burglar and fire alarms to Norway in value terms. China accounted for 17.4% of imports, the United Kingdom for 11.1%, and Romania for 10.7%. However, even combined, they represented just 39.3% of total imports, highlighting a broadly diversified base of trading partners.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Norway in value, 2017-2020