Sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters market in Norway

Earlier Report Observations

The Norwegian market for sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters grew from 371.4 million liters in 2018 to a peak of 510.6 million liters in 2021. This expansion was driven by a sustained consumer shift toward low-calorie beverages, with sales of soft drinks containing sweeteners rising sharply. A temporary rebound in sugar-sweetened soft drink consumption in 2021 provided an additional lift to total market volume.

After 2021, the market volume contracted, falling to 498.0 million liters in 2022 and further to 448.8 million liters in 2024. This decline coincided with increased public health focus on limiting sugary drinks, official recommendations promoting water intake, and a consumer trend of replacing traditional soft drinks with flavoured sparkling water. New labeling regulations from the Norwegian Food Safety Authority, which tightened marketing rules for mineral and spring waters—especially when sugar or flavours are added—also reshaped the market environment.

In subsequent years, market activity adjusted without major new catalysts. Import volumes moderated after earlier surges, while domestic production remained relatively stable. The market's value in US dollars followed a similar trajectory, declining after 2021 before showing signs of stabilization toward the end of the period.

Production sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters in Norway

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In Norway, the production value of sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters has declined for the third year in a row. In 2021, output was valued at 369.9 million US dollars, marking a 1.3% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 12.3%, with an average annual decline of 4.3%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, M l

In 2021, Norway produced 365.1 million litres of sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters, showing a strong increase of 15.6% from the year before. Between 2018 and 2021, production grew by 14.8%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 4.7%. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2020 at 315.9 million litres, with the largest decline of 4.1% also occurring that year.

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

Exports sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters from Norway

Exports in kind, M l

After two years of decline, Norway's exports of sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters increased in 2021. Export volume reached 20.1 million litres, up 17.6% year-over-year. However, over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 46.6%, with an average annual decline of 18.8%. The lowest export volume was in 2020 at 17.1 million litres, and the largest drop of 52.6% was also recorded that year.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden dominated Norway's export structure for sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters in volume terms, accounting for 84.8% of total flows. Other markets played a relatively minor role during this period.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2021, Norway exported sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters worth 10.2 million US dollars, indicating a solid rise of 16.9% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 31.2%, with an average annual decline of 11.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 8.7 million US dollars, while the peak was in 2019 at 17.5 million US dollars. The largest decline of 50.4% occurred in 2020, and the biggest increase of 18.7% was in 2019.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, Sweden was the primary buyer of sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters from Norway in value terms, taking 71.8% of total exports. Other partners held relatively modest shares during this time.

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

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

Imports sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters to Norway

Imports in kind, M l

Norway's imports of sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, import volume amounted to 165.6 million litres, representing a sharp gain of 26.0% compared to the prior year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 81.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 22.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Switzerland consistently led Norway's import structure for sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters in volume terms. Sweden accounted for 32.4% of imports, the Netherlands for 24.0%, and Switzerland for 10.7%, together making up 67.2% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Norway's imports of sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters have risen for the third year in a row. In 2021, imports were valued at 223.6 million US dollars, showing a steep increase of 39.0% relative to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 89.3%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 23.7%.

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

In the 2018-2021 period, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Switzerland were the top suppliers of sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters to Norway in value terms. The Netherlands accounted for 31.8% of imports, Sweden for 21.6%, and Switzerland for 15.4%, jointly representing 68.8% of total import value.

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

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