Norway Manufacturing Output Continues to Fall

2026-04-10 06:20 By Judith Sib-at 1 min. read

Norway’s manufacturing production dropped 0.4% month-over-month in February 2026, following a downwardly revised 0.2% fall in the previous month.

This marked the third consecutive monthly drop, due to renewed declines in the output of refined petroleum, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals (-1.2% vs 4.3% in January) and food, beverages, and tobacco (-2.1% vs 1.2%), as well as sharper falls in the production of ships, boats, and oil platforms (-2.1% vs -1.1%) and rubber, plastic, and mineral products (-2.4% vs -0.2%).

Growth also slowed in repair and installation of machinery (0.2% vs 1.3%).

Meanwhile, production rebounded for fabricated metal products (0.4% vs -1.0%), computer and electrical equipment (0.6% vs -1.9%), and machinery and equipment (0.8% vs -3.3%).

On a yearly basis, manufacturing output edged down 0.1%, after rising 2.2% in January.



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Norway Manufacturing Output Continues to Fall
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