Traditional goods worth NOK 15.3 billion were exported from Norway in July, an increase of 4.5 per cent compared with July last year.

Norway’s abundant natural resources have formed the backbone of the country’s economy, and Norway is best known abroad for its dynamic offshore petroleum, fisheries, shipping, light metals, and paper and pulp industries. However, the consumer sector is rapidly emerging as a significant growth sector, with a diverse array of Norwegian branded products enjoying increasing popularity in markets around the world.

Norwegian giftware companies and handicraft workshops provide a kaleidoscope of gift items, from keepsake souvenirs to knitted woollens and intricately worked objets d’art. Articles utilize natural materials such as wood, wool from hardy Norwegian sheep, and stone, and abundant use is made of decorative motifs and subjects drawn from the natural world.