Which products are among Norway’s main exports besides oil and natural gas?

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Beyond its significant petroleum industry, Norway’s economy relies on several other key exports. These include:

  • Machinery and transport equipment: This sector is heavily influenced by the petroleum industry, with exports including supply ships and specialized drilling platforms.12
  • Metals and metal products: Norway is a leading global exporter of metals, particularly aluminum, and is a significant producer of iron-based alloys.13
  • Fish and seafood: Fishing is a cornerstone of the coastal economy. Exports include fresh, dried, salted, smoked, and frozen fish, as well as products from the country's fish farming industry, which is renowned for Atlantic cod, halibut, and wolffish.14
  • Wood-processing products: Forestry provides the basis for the wood-processing industry, which contributes to the country's total commodity exports.4

Additionally, Norway exports various minerals and stones, such as ilmenite, olivine, nepheline syenite, and dimension stone.3