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Meld. St. 27 (2016–2017) - A greener, smarter and more innovative industry

Booklet on Norwegian trade and industry

An introduction to Norwegian trade and industry and industrial policy (pdf 821kB) (2 September 2005)

Facts about Fisheries and Aquaculture 2013

The Norwegian Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs has published a booklet containing facts on Norwegian seafood production - consumption and export, fisheries and catches, aquaculture and research and innovation. The booklet was published in

Recreational fisheries

Recreational fisheries is an important part of norwegian coastal culture. This is mirrored in a liberal set of rules applying to norwegian recreational fishermen.

Meld. St. 28 (2012-2013) - Unique ideas, major assets

Department for Aquaculture

The Department for Aquaculture is responsible for all matters related to the aquaculture industry. There is a wide range of topics in the department's portfolio, aquaculture policy and management, environmental sustainability of the aquaculture

Director General Yngve Torgersen

State ownership in numbers: companies in Category 1

For companies in Category 1 the State’s goal as an owner is the highest possible return over time in a sustainable manner.

State ownership in numbers: companies in category 2

For companies in Category 2 the State’s goal as an owner is sustainable and the most efficient possible attainment of public policy goals.

Meld. St. 32 (2012-2013) - Between heaven and earth: Norwegian space policy for business and public benefit

Meld. St. 32 (2012–2013) Report to the Storting (White Paper)

The Norwegian Government Policy for Electronic Commerce

The Norwegian Government policy for Electronic Commerce based on White Paper No. 41 1998-99 Electronic Commerce Vision Norway will continue to be at the forefront, while charting a conscious course with regard to the social aspects of IT development

Business and industry in Norway - Preface

Norwegian industry will face a number of changes in the years to come - changes that will affect the established industries’ future value creation and create a framework for new businesses. In addition to the fact that Norway must actively relate to

Business and industry in Norway - Industrial-policy challenges

We are undergoing a period characterised by rapid changes in the international economy and industrial structure. Increasing competition and efficiency requirements mean that products are being manufactured to an ever greater extent in integrated

Business and industry in Norway - The timber and pulp and paper industry

Wood products Pulp and paper Number of companies 1051 33 Number of employees 15531 6120 This sector’s export share 40 90 Gross product in percentage 0,6 0,8 Norway has vast forests, and timber is the most important raw material for its

Business and industry in Norway - Mineral products

Number of companies 614 Number of employees 9955 This sector’s export share 19 Gross product in percentage 0,6 Mineral products are often divided into three main categories: glass and glassware; ceramic products; and other mineral products. These

Business and industry in Norway - 2) Technology-based industries

The past few years have seen the formation of a number of companies that use advanced technology and specialist expertise to manufacture goods for niches in the market. Many have a background in the shipbuilding and electrotechnical industries,

Business and industry in Norway - 4) Information and communication

Number of employees 78 635 Number of companies 9 112 Turnover NOK 182,1 billion Information and communication technology (ICT) is a large and rapidly growing industry that is becoming increasingly important to Norwegian commerce. The ICT business

Kompetanseforum om åpenhetsloven 28. oktober

Kompetanseforum ble avholdt 28. oktober med deltakelse fra relevante organisasjoner og eierdepartementer. Tema for forumet var Lov om virksomheters åpenhet og arbeid med aktsomhetsvurderinger (åpenhetsloven), med formål om bedre å forstå hvilke

Business and industry in Norway - The chemical industry

Number of companies 557 Number of employees 21973 This sector’s export share 59 Gross product in percentage 2,2 The chemical industry in Norway is very diverse, consisting of everything from small niche companies manufacturing for the domestic

Business and industry in Norway - Wholesale and retail trades

Number of employees 302 400 Gross product in percentage 14,34 The wholesale and retail trades make up a significant part of Norway’s economy, and increased sales have led to the formation of many new companies and a doubling of the number of people