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Orthopaedic and fracture appliances market in Norway

$Orthopaedic and fracture appliances market in Norway$

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The orthopaedic and fracture appliances market in Norway grew steadily from $116.7 million in 2018 to a peak of $174.6 million in 2021. This expansion was largely fueled by an aging population, which increased the demand for orthopaedic treatments, and by the professional activities of the Norwegian Orthopaedic Association aimed at improving surgical standards and education.

After 2021, the market value contracted, falling to $118.6 million in 2022 and further to $90.7 million by 2024. During this period, the industry saw increased emphasis on patient safety, with the planned introduction of a fracture registry in Western Norway, and the launch of new pediatric implant technologies that began to reshape the product landscape.

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 value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Norway
  1. 5.1.1. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Norway in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Norway by countries, 2018-2025, t
    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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Norway, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Norway by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Norway in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Norway by countries, 2018-2025, t
    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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Norway, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Norway by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Norway in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Norway by countries, 2018-2025, t
    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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Norway, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Norway by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Norway in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Norway by countries, 2018-2025, t
    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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Norway, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Norway by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  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 orthopaedic and fracture appliances in Norway

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Norway's production of orthopaedic and fracture appliances rebounded after two years of decline. In 2021, output reached 98 310 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp increase of 30.2% compared to the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 75 511 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 12.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.2%)	(12.2%)	30.2%	0.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports orthopaedic and fracture appliances from Norway

Exports in kind, t

Exports of orthopaedic and fracture appliances from Norway grew for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports totalled 991.7 tonnes, representing a 23.6% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports rose by 9.5%, averaging an annual growth rate of 3.1%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 759.1 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 16.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Norway in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(16.2%)	5.7%	23.6%	3.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Germany was the primary destination for exports in kind, accounting for 73.5% of total flows, while other markets comprised a long tail of smaller partners.

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

Exports of orthopaedic and fracture appliances from Norway recovered after two years of decrease. In 2021, export value amounted to 21 590 thousand US dollars, up 16.8% from the year before. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 18 492 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 7.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.8%)	(6.1%)	16.8%	0.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Germany, Sweden, and the Netherlands emerged as the main markets for exports in value terms, with shares of 59.0%, 14.1%, and 7.8% respectively. Together, they accounted for 80.9% 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 orthopaedic and fracture appliances to Norway

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, imports of orthopaedic and fracture appliances into Norway totalled 483.1 tonnes, showing a modest increase of 4.6% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 12.1%, averaging an annual decline of 4.2%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 462.0 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 24.0%. In contrast, the highest volume was in 2019 at 607.6 tonnes, with the largest increase of 10.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Norway in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.5%	(24.0%)	4.6%	(4.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, China, Germany, and Asia, not elsewhere specified, led as the top suppliers of orthopaedic and fracture appliances to Norway in kind, with shares of 53.7%, 12.3%, and 6.2% respectively. Their combined share reached 72.2% of total imports in kind.

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

Imports of orthopaedic and fracture appliances into Norway increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports totalled 97 912 thousand US dollars, reflecting a small rise of 2.6% over the past year. From 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 137.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 33.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	110.2%	10.2%	2.6%	33.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018-2021, Switzerland, the United States, and Germany formed the key group of partners for imports in value terms, with shares of 34.4%, 24.7%, and 10.8% respectively. Together, they represented 69.9% 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