Norway's manufacturing output fell by 0.9% month-on-month in April, reversing the growth trend of the previous month.

⑴ Norway's manufacturing output in April 2026 decreased by 0.9% month-on-month, reversing the previous month's increase of 2.0%.⑵ Growth in the food, beverage and tobacco sector slowed (1.0% in March, 0.3% in April). Several key industries returned to contraction, including metal products (previously 1.6%, -2.3% in April), machinery repair and installation (previously 2.8%, -2.5% in April), computer and electrical equipment (previously 2.0%, -0.7% in April), machinery equipment (previously 2.7%, -1.6% in April), ship and oil platform manufacturing (previously 4.6%, -0.7% in April), rubber, plastics, and mineral products (previously 2.5%, -0.2% in April).⑶ On the other hand, the output of refined petroleum, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals rebounded strongly (previously -1.9%, 4.5% in April), and basic metals also rebounded (previously -0.1%, 5.5% in April).