WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/SCM/N/48/NOR
19 October 1999
(99-4478)
Committee on Subsidies
and Countervailing MeasuresOriginal:  English
SUBSIDIES
Updating Notification Pursuant to Article XVI:1 of
the GATT 1994 and Article 25 of the SCM Agreement
NORWAY
The following communication, dated 14 October 1999, has been received from the Permanent
Mission of Norway.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. INTRO DUCTION ................................................................................................................. ...3
2. ASSISTANCE TO RESEARCH  AND DEVELO PMENT ...................................................3
2.1 I NDUSTRIAL R&D C ONTRACTS ........................................................................................3
2.2 P UBLIC R&D C ONTRACTS ................................................................................................3
2.3 S WEDISH -NORWEGIAN INDUSTRIAL FUND (SNI) ............................................................3
2.4 I NDUSTRIAL R&D PROGRAMMES AND PROJECTS .............................................................3
3. ASSISTANCE TO DIS ADVANTAGED RE GIONS.............................................................3
3.1 R EGIONAL INVESTMENT GRANT .......................................................................................3
3.2 R EGIONAL GRANTS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY ............................4
3.3 S CHEME FOR RESTRUCTURING REGIONS DEPENDENT ON A SINGLE INDUSTRY ................4
3.4 T HE NORWEGIAN CORPORATION FOR INDUSTRIAL ESTATES AND DEVELOPMENT
(SIVA)......................................................................................................................... .....4
3.5 N ATIONAL PROGRAMMES FOR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT ...............................................4
3.6 F UNDS FOR RESTRUCTURING OF THE COMMUNITY OF RANA..........................................4
3.7 F UNDS FOR RESTRUCTURING OF THE COMMUNITY OF SØR-VARANGER .........................4
3.8 F UNDS FOR RESTRUCTURING OF GRENLAND AREA.........................................................5
4. ASSISTANCE TO SMALL AND ME DIUM SIZED COMPANIES...................................5
4.1 D EVELOPMENT GRANTS ...................................................................................................5
4.2 T HE PUBLIC ADVISORY SYSTEM ......................................................................................5
5. ASSISTANCE TO ENVIRONM ENTAL IMPROV EMENT...............................................5
5.1 A ID FOR DEVELOPMENT AND DIFFUSION OF CLEANER TECHNOLOGIES : ..........................5
5.2 A ID TO DIFFUSION OF COMPETENCE AND INFORMATION ON
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION . .................................5G/SCM/N/48/NOR
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5.3 L OAN GUARANTEES FOR INVESTMENT IN CLEANER TECHNOLOGIES ,
WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ...............................................................................6
5.4 G UARANTEE FOR LOAN FACILITY AND LOAN FACILITY TO THE
COMPANY RESPONSIBLE FOR TREATMENT OF HAZARDOUS WASTE ..................................6
5.5 G RANT PROGRAMME FOR INTRODUCTION OF NEW ENERGY TECHNOLOGY ....................6
6. ASSISTANCE TO EXPO RT PROMOTION ........................................................................6
6.1 S TRATEGY PROGRAMME AND THE PROGRAMME FOR EXPORT DEVELOPMENT
IN SME S............................................................................................................................6
6.2 E XPORT CREDIT FINANCING SCHEME ..............................................................................6
6.3 E XPORT CREDIT GUARANTEES .........................................................................................6
7. ASSISTANCE TO SPECIFIC  INDUSTRY SE CTORS .......................................................6
7.1 I NTEREST RATE SUBSIDIES FOR THE SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRY : LONG
TERM FINANCING AND CONSTRUCTION LOANS ...............................................................6
7.2 C ONTRACT AND CONSTRUCTION LOAN SUBSIDIES TO THE SHIPBUILDING .....................7
7.3 E XEMPTION FROM /REDUCTION OF SO 2 AND CO 2 TAX . ....................................................7
7.4 P RESS SUBSIDIES ...............................................................................................................7
8. ASSISTANCE TO THE FISHERY SE CTOR.......................................................................8
8.1 A ID TO STRUCTURAL MEASURES AND RATIONALISATION IN THE FISH
PROCESSING INDUSTRY ....................................................................................................8
8.2 T RANSPORT SUPPORT .......................................................................................................8
8.3 S UPPORT FOR SPECIFIC FISHERIES ...................................................................................8
8.4 M ARKETING FUNDS ..........................................................................................................8
8.5 I NTER EST RATE SUBSIDIES FOR FISHING VESSELS FOR DOMESTIC DELIVERIES :
LONG TERM FINANCING AND CONSTRUCTION LOANS ....................................................8
8.6 S UPPORT TO FISHING VESSELS FOR DOMESTIC DELIVERY ; CONTRACT
SUBSIDIES AND CONSTRUCTION LOAN SUBSIDIES ...........................................................8
8.7 G RANT FOR BUILDING OR PURCHASE OF VESSELS TO THE COUNTY OF FINNMARK .........9
8.8 S UPPORT TO LONG-LINE BAITING FACILITIES ..................................................................9
8.9 S UPPORT FOR ENERGY SAVING DEVICES ONBOARD FISHING VESSELS ...........................9
8.10 SUPPORT FOR THE FORMATION OF MANAGEMENT GROUPS IN
THE COASTAL FLEET.............................................................................................................. ..9
8.11 AID TO DEVELOPMENT AND RATIONALISATION IN THE
FISHING I NDUSTRY............................................................................................................... ....9
8.12 RESEARCH  FISHERY ........................................................................................................... ......9
9. ASSISTANCE TO THE FORESTRY SECTOR...................................................................9
9.1 T AX CONCESSIONS IN FORESTRY , THE FOREST TRUST FUND AND THE
5-Y EAR AVERAGE TAX ASSESSMENT ..............................................................................9
9.2 S UBSIDIES FOR FOREST MANAGEMENT PLANNING ........................................................10
9.3 S UBSIDIES FOR AFFORESTATION AND SILVICULTURE ....................................................10
9.4 S UBSIDIES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF FOREST ROADS .......................................................10
9.5 S UBSIDY FOR HARVESTING OF ROUND WOOD IN DIFFICULT TERRAIN .........................10
9.6 S UBSIDIES FOR ROUND WOOD SALE AND TRANSPORT ..................................................10
10. ASSISTANCE TO THE AG RICULTURAL SE CTOR..................................................... 11G/SCM/N/48/NOR
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1. INTRODUCTION
This report covers state aid programmes and schemes that were in operation in 1998. The
amount of subsidies reported, refer to actual payments in the fiscal year 1998, with the exception of
the agricultural sector where the figures are based on account figures from July 1997 to June 1998.
This report constitutes a supplement to Norway's last full report on subsidies, which were
submitted for the year 1997. The report contains additional information for the fiscal year 1998 and
information on changes to the full report for 1997. T hus taken together the two reports constitute a
complete overview of the aid schemes in operation in Norway for 1997 and 1998.
2. ASSISTANCE TO RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
2.1 INDUSTRIAL R&D CONTRACTS
6. Amount of the subsidy
Total payment in 1998 was Nkr 55.1 million.
2.2 PUBLIC R&D CONTRACTS6. Amount of the subsidy
Total payment in 1998 was Nkr 104 million.
2.3 SWEDISH-NORWEGIAN INDUSTRIAL FUND (SNI)6. Amount of the subsidy
The estimated net cost of financing of contracts, outstanding in 1998, to Norwegian
companies is Nkr 7.8 million.
2.4 INDUSTRIAL R&D PROGRAMMES AND PROJECTS6. Amount of subsidy
Actual payments in 1998 for new and current projects were Nkr 585.8 million.
The average subsidy per project in 1998 was Nkr 0.7 million.
3. ASSISTANCE TO DISADVANTAGED REGIONS
3.1 REGIONAL INVESTMENT GRANT
6. Amount of the subsidy
Total payment in 1998 was Nkr 654 million. This amount includes payments under the
scheme "Regional grants for development of business industry".
Average subsidy per new project Nkr 0.4 million (The amount includes payments under the
scheme "Regional grants for development of business and industry")G/SCM/N/48/NOR
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3.2 REGIONAL GRANTS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY
6. Amount of the subsidy
Total payment in 1998 was Nkr 654 million. This amount includes payments under the
scheme "Regional investment grant".
Average subsidy per new project Nkr 0.4 million. (The amount includes payments under the
"Regional investment grant" scheme)
3.3 SCHEME FOR RESTRUCTURING REGIONS DEPENDENT ON A SINGLE INDUSTRY
6. Amount of the subsidy
Total payment in 1998 was Nkr 79 million.
3.4 THE NORWEGIAN CORPORATION FOR INDUSTRIAL ESTATES AND
DEVELOPMENT  (SIVA)
6. Amount of the subsidy
Total payment in 1998 was Nkr 29 million.Average subsidy per new project was Nkr 0.8 million
3.5 NATIONAL PROGRAMMES FOR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
6. Amount of the subsidy
Total payment in 1998 was Nkr 72 million.
3.6 FUNDS FOR RESTRUCTURING OF THE COMMUNITY OF RANA6. Amount of the subsidy
Total payment in 1998 was Nkr 1 million.
7. Duration of the subsidy
1995 was the last year that aid was granted under the scheme. However, there have been some
minor payments in 1998 on commitments made in 1995. 1998 is the last year with such payments.
3.7 FUNDS FOR RESTRUCTURING OF THE COMMUNITY OF SØR-VARANGER
6. Amount of the subsidy
Total payment in 1998: Nkr 2.3 million.
7. Duration of the subsidy
Expiry date: 31 December 1999.G/SCM/N/48/NOR
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3.8 FUNDS FOR RESTRUCTURING OF GRENLAND AREA
6. Amount of the subsidy
Total payment in 1998 was From Nkr 12.9 million.
7. Duration of the subsidy
Expiry date 31 December 1999.
4. ASSISTANCE TO SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED COMPANIES
4.1 DEVELOPMENT GRANTS
6. Amount of the subsidy
Total payments in 1998 were Nkr 272 Million, average payment pr new assisted project were
Nkr 556 thousand.
4.2 THE PUBLIC ADVISORY SYSTEM6. Amount of the subsidy
The grants given to the institutions in order to provide the services (all sectors) in 1998:Norwegian Institute of Technology Nkr 54.5 million
North Norwegian Institute of Technology and Innovation Nkr 27.7 millionNorwegian Design Council Nkr 7 million
Euro Info Centres Nkr 4.2 million
 County Business Advisory Service Nkr 20 million
5. ASSISTANCE TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT
5.1 AID FOR DEVELOPMENT AND DIFFUSION OF CLEANER TECHNOLOGIES:
6. Amount of the subsidy
The programme was closed in 1997.  Expenditures in 1998 are due to previous commitments.
Total payment in 1998: Nkr 10.6 million.
5.2 AID TO DIFFUSION OF COMPETENCE AND INFORMATION ON
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION.
3. Policy objective of the subsidy
Promote diffusion of competence and information on environmentally friendly production
and consumption.
6. Amount of the subsidy
Total payment in 1998: Nkr 48.5 million.G/SCM/N/48/NOR
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5.3 LOAN GUARANTEES FOR INVESTMENT IN CLEANER TECHNOLOGIES, WASTE
REDUCTION AND RECYCLING
This scheme came to an end 1 January 1997.
5.4 GUARANTEE FOR LOAN FACILITY AND LOAN FACILITY TO THE COMPANY
RESPONSIBLE FOR TREATMENT OF HAZARDOUS WASTE
6. Amount of subsidy
No new loans or guarantees were given under this scheme in 1998.
5.5 GRANT PROGRAMME FOR INTRODUCTION OF NEW ENERGY TECHNOLOGY
1. Authority responsible for the subsidy
The Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE).
6. Amount of subsidy
The budget for 1998 was Nkr 247 million.
6. ASSISTANCE TO EXPORT PROMOTION
6.1 STRATEGY PROGRAMME AND THE PROGRAMME FOR EXPORT DEVELOPMENT
IN SMES
6. Amount of the subsidy
Total payments in 1998: Nkr 168 million.
6.2 EXPORT CREDIT FINANCING SCHEME6. Amount of subsidy
Total payments in 1998: Nkr 44 million.
6.3 EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEES
6. Amount of subsidy
Net cost of government (NCG) in 1998 was Nkr - 413 million, i.e. negative amount of
subsidy (NCG is calculated as costs of guarantees met in 1998, minus the fees and recoveries received
in that year).
7. ASSISTANCE TO SPECIFIC INDUSTRY SECTORS
7.1 INTEREST RATE SUBSIDIES FOR THE SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRY:  LONG TERM
FINANCING AND CONSTRUCTION LOANS
6. The amount of subsidy
Total amount of subsidies in 1998G/SCM/N/48/NOR
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Interest rate subsidies: Nkr 17.6 million
Nothing was paid out as construction loan subsidies.
7.2 CONTRACT AND CONSTRUCTION LOAN SUBSIDIES TO THE SHIP-BUILDING6. The amount of subsidy
Total payments in 1998: Nkr 1.3 million
7.3 EXEMPTION FROM/REDUCTION OF SULPHUR DIOXIDE (SO 2) AND CARBON
DIOXIDE (CO 2) TAXES.
6. Expenditure under the scheme
(a) Mineral Oil:
An excise duty is levied on mineral oil. It consists of a CO 2 tax per litre and a SO 2 tax per
0.25 per cent sulphur content and per litre. Oil with lower sulphur content than 0.05 per cent is exempt
from the SO 2 tax. In 1998 the CO 2 tax rate was 0.445 Nkr and the SO 2 tax rate was 0.07 Nkr. For
1999 the CO 2 tax rate was increased to 0.46 Nkr, while the SO 2 tax rate remained unchanged.
As from 1993 the paper and pulp industry and the fish-flour industry pay a CO 2 tax reduced to
50 per cent. The value of tax concessions in 1998 has been estimated at 50 million Nkr for the paper
and pulp industry and at about 12 million Nkr for the fish-flour industry.
Sectors like the supply fleet in the North Sea, national air transport and coastal goods
transport have from 1 January 1999 a reduced CO 2-tax on mineral oil. The tax-rate is 0.26 Nkr per
litre oil. International shipping and air transport are not liable to the CO 2-tax on mineral oil.
(b) Coal and coke:A CO
2 tax on coal and coke was established 1 July 1992. The tax rate in 1998 was 0.445 per
kilo. For 1999 the rate is 0.46 Nkr.
Coal and coke used for energy purposes within  production of cement and leca are exempt
from the CO 2-tax. In 1998 the value of these concessions have been estimated at 100 million Nkr for
the cement and leca industry.
Industries using coal and coke as a reducing agent or as a raw material in industrial processes
are not liable to the CO 2-tax.
From 1 January 1999 coal and coke are also subject to a SO 2 tax. The tax rate is 0.013 Nkr per
kilo and per 0.25 per cent sulphur content. Coal and coke with lower sulphur content than 0.05 per
cent is exempt from the SO 2 tax.
7.4 PRESS SUBSIDIES6.  Amount of subsidy
Total payments in 1998: Nkr 187.9 million.G/SCM/N/48/NOR
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8. ASSISTANCE TO THE FISHERY SECTOR
8.1 AID TO STRUCTURAL MEASURES AND RATIONALISATION IN THE FISH
PROCESSING INDUSTRY
The scheme has come to an end.
8.2 TRANSPORT SUPPORT6. Amount of subsidy
Total payment in 1998: Nkr 33 million.
8.3 SUPPORT FOR SPECIFIC FISHERIES6. Amount of subsidy
No new subsidy granted.Transferred from the budget of 1997 to 1998:- Crab fisheries: Nkr 775 000
- Coastal sprat fisheries: Nkr 164 000
8.4 MARKETING FUNDS
The scheme was terminated in 1995.
8.5 INTEREST RATE SUBSIDIES FOR FISHING VESSELS FOR DOMESTIC DELIVERIES:
LONG TERM FINANCING AND CONSTRUCTION LOANS
6. Amount of subsidy
Total amount of interest rate subsidy in 1998: Nkr 5 million.Nothing was paid out as construction loan subsidies.
8.6 SUPPORT TO FISHING VESSELS FOR DOMESTIC DELIVERY; CONTRACT
SUBSIDIES AND CONSTRUCTION LOAN SUBSIDIES
5. To whom and how the subsidy is paid
The subsidy is given as a contract subsidy to the ship owner and is calculated as a percentage
of the contact price of the ship. In 1998 the subsidy rates were limited to 7.5 per cent of the contractvalue for new ships and 3 per cent for extensive conversions.
6. Amount of subsidy
Total payment in 1998: Nkr 75.4 million.G/SCM/N/48/NOR
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8.7 GRANT FOR BUILDING OR PURCHASE OF VESSELS TO THE COUNTY OF
FINNMARK
6. Amount of subsidy
No aid was paid in 1998.
8.8 SUPPORT TO LONG-LINE BAITING FACILITIES5. To whom and how the subsidy is granted;
The subsidy is given to members of organised long-line baiting facilities. In 1998 the support
was limited to Nkr 11 per 100 baited hooks.
6. Amount of subsidy
Total payment Nkr 13 million.
8.9 SUPPORT FOR ENERGY SAVING DEVICES ONBOARD FISHING VESSELS
The scheme came to an end in 1995.
8.10 SUPPORT FOR THE FORMATION OF MANAGEMENT GROUPS IN THE COASTAL
FLEET
The scheme came to an end in 1995.
8.11 AID TO DEVELOPMENT AND RATIONALISATION IN THE FISHING INDUSTRY
The scheme has come to an end.
8.12  RESEARCH FISHERY2. Legislation under which it is granted
A part of the yearly agreement between the Government and the Norwegian Fishermen's
Association. (In 1997 the aid was granted through the ordinary budget of the Ministry of Fisheries).
6. Amount of subsidy
Budget 1998: Nkr 5 million.
9. ASSISTANCE TO THE FORESTRY SECTOR
9.1 TAX CONCESSIONS IN FORESTRY, THE FOREST TRUST FUND AND THE 5-YEAR
AVERAGE TAX ASSESSMENT
6. Amount of subsidy
The Forest Trust Fund: In 1998, the amount distributed on a national basis from the Forest
Trust Fund Accounts to investments eligible for the advantages, totalled Nkr 176 million. The non-
taxable amount involved totalled Nkr 56 million. The subsidies involved depend on the individual
owners tax rate, and have not been calculated.G/SCM/N/48/NOR
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The Average 5-Year Tax Assessment: The total non-taxable amount (tax assessment
subsidies) for 1998 is estimated at Nkr 15-20 million (approx. 35 000 forest owners).
9.2 SUBSIDIES FOR FOREST MANAGEMENT PLANNING6. Amount of subsidy
The total expenditures for 1998 were Nkr 35.7 million.On average, the subsidies per hectare of prepared forest management plans amounted to
Nkr 65, which covers approximately 60 per cent of the costs.
9.3 SUBSIDIES FOR AFFORESTATION AND SILVICULTURE6. Amount of subsidy
The total expenditures for 1998 were Nkr 106 million.Afforestation support in 1998 averaged 30 per cent for the entire country, varying between 0
and 70 per cent. Site preparation/scarification was on an average subsidised by Nkr 580 per hectare.
Supplementary work and maintenance of young forest (clearing and pre-commercial thinning) wereon the average subsidised by Nkr 988 per hectare.
9.4 SUBSIDIES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF FOREST ROADS6. Amount of subsidy
The total expenditures for 1998 were Nkr 66.2 million. The average annual subsidy to
individual owners involved in a road project amounts to about Nkr 20 000.
9.5 SUBSIDY FOR HARVESTING OF ROUND WOOD IN DIFFICULT TERRAIN6. Amount of subsidy
The total support expenditures for 1998 amounted to Nkr 9.6 million. The average subsidy
equals Nkr 39 per cubic meter, corresponding to about 15 to 20 per cent of the harvesting costs. The
number of recipients (forest owners) receiving support is estimated to between 700 and 800. Jobs
created are estimated to an equivalent of 100 to 150 man-years.
9.6 SUBSIDIES FOR ROUND WOOD SALE AND TRANSPORT6. Amount of subsidy
The total support expenditures for 1998 amounted to Nkr 7.4 million.Nkr 5.7 million was paid as investment aid for construction of two co-operative log terminals
in the west-coast region.
Nkr 1.7 million was paid as unit support per cubic meter transported in the northern region.
The volume was approximately 55 000 cubic meter, giving a support of Nkr 30 per cubic meter.G/SCM/N/48/NOR
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10. ASSISTANCE TO THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR
The Tables 1 to 10 provide up-dated information on Agricultural Support in Norway as well
as market information on major agricultural commod ities. 1998 figures are provisional. Some figures
provided last year were provisional and the present figures may differ from these.
Table 1
Chapter 1150, Agricultural Agreement, in million Nkr
1998 1999
Agricultural Development Fund  515.3 580.0
Market Regulation  96.0 92.5
Price Support 2,485.6 2,467.4
Other direct payments to producers 7,282.1 7,509.4
Total  10,379.0 10,649.3
Table 2
Chapter 1150, Price Support, in million Nkr
1998 1999
Milk and milk products 625.0 575.6
Beef, veal, sheep meat, pig meat 878.0 875.2
Cereals 671.0 715.6
Wool 172.2 166.9
Other 139.4 134.1
Total 2,485.6 2,467.4
Table 3
Chapter 1150, Other direct payments to producers, in million Nkr
1998 1999
Structural income support 1,421.7 1,374.2
Headage support, animals  2,014.7 2,133.5
Acreage and cultural landscape scheme 3,384.6 3,341.9
Production support on market crops 70.3 96.3
Transport support, meat and eggs 80.7 80.7
Other 310.1 482.8
Total  7,282.1 7,509.4
Table 4
Base deficiency payment, amount per unit (Nkr per litre/kg)
1.7.98-30.6.99 1.7.99-30.6.00
Milk 0.066 0.036
Beef and veal 2.70 2.92
Sheep meat 4.90 4.90G/SCM/N/48/NOR
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Table 5
Regionally deficiency payment, amount per unit (Nkr per litre/kg)
1.7.98-30.6.99 1.7.99-30.6.00
 Milk10.00/1.57 0.00/1.58
Meat20.00/13.00 0.00/13.00
Table 6
Cow's milk
Year Received by diaries Consumption, million kg
Million litres Whole, low-fat and
skimmed milkCream and sour cream
1995 1,709 682.5 28.6
1996 1,688 663.0 28.8
1997 1,684 665.5 29.2
1998 1,672 629.8 29.2
1999 1,651 not available not available
Table 7
Cheese (1,000 tons)
Year Production Exports Imports Consumption
1995 83.4 23.1 2.4 61.5
1996 85.6 22.5 2.6 63.4
1997 87.2 24.1 2.6 64.6
1998 89.0 27.0 2.8 65.7
1999 not available not available not available not available
Table 8
Butter (1,000 tons)
Year Production Exports Imports Consumption
1995 17.7 4.4 0.0 13.3
1996 16.2 2.4 0.0 13.1
1997 15.4 2.5 0.0 12.2
1998 14.2 2.0 0.0 12.0
1999 not available not available not available not available
                                                     
110 zones, varying rates, lowest and highest cited
25 zones, varying rates, lowest and highest cited (varies also for kind of meat)G/SCM/N/48/NOR
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Table 9
Cereals (in million kg)3
Year Production Imports4Exports Consumption5
 Wheat
1995 308.0 125.5 0.0 443.0
1996 245.6 232.5 2.3 448.6
1997 251.7 218.9 0.0 465.46
1998 331.2 168.1 0.0 469.5
1999 282.8 not available not available not available
Rye
1995 14.3 25.3 0.0 10.07
1996 12.0 18.3 0.0 44.1
1997 9.9 20.3  0.0 35.38
1998 15.4 28.3 0.0 35.3
1999 14.8 not available not available not available
Barley
1995 535.9 161.4 0.0 665.0
1996 586.7 195.5 0.0 700.5
1997 653.0  27.9 0.1 665.8
1998 621.0 105.1 0.0 711.3
1999 625.0 not available not available not available
Oats
1995 347.4 60.0 0.0 326.0
1996 331.0 109.6 0.0 355.8
1997 354.1 58.4 0.0 406.8
1998 388.5 18.7 0.0 356.4
1999 350.9 not available not available not available
                                                     
3 Production + Import - Export may differ from consumption figures. These differences are due to
changes in stocks and storing losses. Figures for import for 1998 are not available.
4 Figures of import and export from 1995 and thereafter are based on External Trade Statistics by
Official Statistics of Norway.
5 Figures for consumption 1997 and 1998 are estimates.
6 Includes grain for feeding purpose in the aquacultural sector
7 Only rye for feed purposes
8 Includes triticaleG/SCM/N/48/NOR
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Table 10
Meat (1,000 tons)9
Year Production Imports Exports Consumption10
Beef and veal
1995 84.3 3.3 1.9 86.8
1996 85.2 5.2 1.7 89.1
1997 88.1 3.3 3.1 88.5
1998 90.8 3.7 3.7 91.5
1999 91.0 3.9 not available 93.6
Mutton
1995 26.1 0.7 0.0 23.1
1996 26.6 0.3 0.0 22.8
1997 24.6 0.1 1.1 24.6
1998 23.3 0.2 0.2 24.4
1999 24.2 0.4 not available 24.9
Pork
1995 95.6 4.6 0.2 100.2
1996 102.8 2.8 0.3 103.8
1997  105.5 1.6 4.3 105.5
1998 106.4 1.7 0.8 105.6
1999 108.2 2.0 not available 106.3
Poultry meat
1995 28.6 1.1 0.1 28.1
1996 32.4 0.3 0.0 30.4
1997 33.4 0.2 0.0 32.6
1998 31.5 0.2 0.1 34.3
1999 34.3 0.2 not available 35.0
Eggs
1995 49.3 0.2 0 49.0
1996 48.8 0.4 0.5 48.2
1997 48.1 0.4 0.9 46.3
1998 46.6 1.2 0.5 47.3
1999 46.9 1.5 not available 47.7
Sources:
Budget Committee for Agriculture (Budsjettnemda for Jordbruket)
Norwegian National Grain Administration (Statens Kornforretning)
External Trade, Statistics Norway (Statistisk Sentralbyrå).
Proposition No. 67 (1997-98) to the Storting by the Ministry of Government Administration
Proposition No. 75 (1998-99) to the Storting by the Ministry of Government Administration
Proposition No. 1 (1998-99) to the Storting by the Ministry of Agriculture.
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9 Production + Import - Export may differ from consumption figures due to changes in stocks
10 From 1999 a new methodology for calculating consumption has been used, and this also affects
figures for previous years.