WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/SCM/N/71/NOR
25 June 2002
(02-3535)
Committee on Subsidies
and Countervailing MeasuresOriginal:  English
SUBSIDIES
New and Full Notification Pursuant to Article XVI:1 of the GATT 1994
and Article 25 of the Agreement on Subsidies and
Countervailing Measures
NORWAY
The following communication, dated 17 June 2002, 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 DEVELOPMENT SCHEMES ...............................3
2.1 Industrial R&D Contracts .................................................................................................... ...3
2.2 Public R&D Contracts........................................................................................................ ......4
2.3 Swedish-Norwegian Industrial Fund (SNI) ............................................................................5
2.4 Industrial R&D Programmes and Projects (NFR) ................................................................6
3. ASSISTANCE TO DIS ADVANTAGED RE GIONS .............................................................8
3.1 Regional Development Grant (Ch. 2425)................................................................................8
3.2 Scheme for Restructuring Regions Dependent on a Single Industry.................................103.3 The Norwegian Corporation for Industrial Estates and Development (SIVA).................10
3.4 National Programmes for Regional Development ...............................................................11
3.5 Funds for Restructuring of the community of Sør-Varanger.............................................12
3.6 Funds for Restructuring of Grenland-Area .........................................................................12
4. ASSISTANCE TO SMALL AND ME DIUM SIZED COMPANIES.................................13
4.1 Development Grants .......................................................................................................... .....13
4.2 The Public Advisory System .................................................................................................. 14
5. ASSISTANCE TO ENVIRONM ENTAL IMPROV EMENT .............................................15
5.1 Aid for Development and Diffusion of Cleaner Technologies: ...........................................15G/SCM/N/71/NOR
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5.2 New name: Aid for development and knowledge and information on sustainable
production and consumption .................................................................................................15
5.3 Loan Guarantees for Investment in Cleaner Technologies, Waste Reduction and
Recycling...................................................................................................................... ............16
5.4 Guarantee and Loan Facility to the Co mpany Responsible for Hazardous Waste ..........16
5.5 Grant Programme for Introduction of New Energy Technology.......................................17
5.6 Norwegian Environmental Fund...........................................................................................18
5.7 Grant Programme for Energy Efficiency, Information and Education ............................19
6. ASSISTANCE TO EXPO RT PROMOTION.......................................................................19
6.1 The Programme for Export Development in Small and Medium-sized
Enterprises (SMEs)............................................................................................................. ....19
6.2 Export Credit Financing Scheme ..........................................................................................206.3 Export Credit Guarantees.................................................................................................... ..21
7. ASSISTANCE TO SPECIFIC  INDUSTRY SE CTORS......................................................22
7.1 Interest Rate Subsidies for the Shipbuilding Industry: Long Term Financing
and Construction Loans ......................................................................................................... 22
7.2 Contract-Related Operating Aid...........................................................................................237.3 Exemption from/reduction of SO2 and CO2 taxes ..............................................................24
7.4 Press subsidies............................................................................................................. ............26
8. ASSISTANCE TO THE FISHERY SE CTOR .....................................................................27
8.1 Transport Support........................................................................................................... .......27
8.2 Support for Specific Fisheries.............................................................................................. ..28
8.3 Interest Rate Subsidies for Fishing Vessels for Domestic Deliveries – Long Term
Contract Subsidies And Decommissioning Grant................................................................28
8.4 Support to the Modernisation and Capacity Adjustment of the Fishing Fleet;
Contract Subsidies and Decommissioning Grant ................................................................29
8.5 Grant for Purchase of Vessels to the Counties of Finnmark and Nord Troms.................308.6 Support to Long-line Baiting Facilities.................................................................................31
8.7 Research Fishery............................................................................................................ .........32
9. ASSISTANCE TO FO RESTRY SE CTOR ..........................................................................33
9.1 Tax Concessions in Forestry: The Forest Trust Fund and the 5-year Average
Tax Assessment ................................................................................................................. ......33
9.2 Subsidies for Forest Management Planning.........................................................................34
9.3 Subsidies for Afforestation and Silviculture.........................................................................359.4 Subsidies for Construction of Forest Roads. ........................................................................36
9.5 Subsidy for Harvesting of Round Wood in difficult Terrain..............................................38
9.6 Subsidies for Round Wood Sale and Transport in Forestry...............................................39
9.7 Subsidy for manual Thinning ................................................................................................4 0G/SCM/N/71/NOR
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10. THE AGRICULT URAL SECT OR.......................................................................................41
10.1 Introduction............................................................................................................... ..............41
10.2 Information on the subsidy programmes .............................................................................41
10.3 Expenditures and market structure......................................................................................43
Sources ........................................................................................................................ ..........................47
1. INTRODUCTION
This report cover state aid programmes and schemes that were in operation in 2000.  The
amount of subsidies reported refer to actual payments in the fiscal year 2000.
The Norwegian legislation, under which the funding has been granted, is consistent with the
EU legislation in this field.
2. ASSISTANCE TO RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SCHEMES
2.1 Industrial R&D Contracts
1. The authority responsible for the subsidy
Administered by the Norwegian Industrial a nd Regional Development Fund (SND) on behalf
of the Ministry of Trade and Industry.
2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
The annual State Budget approved by the Parliament.
Guidelines for Public R&D Contracts and Industrial R&D Contracts, approved by the
Ministry of Trade and Industry 20 July 1999.
3. Policy objective of the subsidy
The purpose is to stimulate Industrial R&D (Product development) and building business
networks.
4. Form of subsidy
Grants
5. To whom and how the subsidy is granted
The projects eligible is R&D co-operating projects between enterprises, e.g. a major customer
and a lesser subcontractor.
Conditions applying from 1 April 1995
The grants are restricted to SMEs (max. 250 employees is one out of three criteria) as partners
in new business relations.  Subsidy is granted to applied research and development projects.G/SCM/N/71/NOR
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Maximum aid intensity is 35 per cent of projects costs.  Projects containing basic industrial research
and SMEs may obtain an additional 10 percentage points.
Costs eligible for aid are:  personnel costs, overhead, current costs, consultancy and
equivalent services and instrument and equipment.  Only costs directly related to the accomplishment
of the projects are eligible.
The condition is that the aid is necessary to start up and realise a project.
6. Amount of subsidy
Total payment in 2000 was NOK 58.3 million.The average subsidy per project of new grants in 2000 was about NOK 0.85 million.
7. Duration of the subsidy
Starting date: 1 January 1994.  Duration has not been specified.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Support is granted to a variety of projects and sectors.  Statistical data showing the trade
effects of the subsidy are not available.
2.2 Public R&D Contracts
1. The authority responsible for the subsidy
The Ministry of Trade and Industry.  The Norwegian Industrial and Regional Development
Fund (SND) is responsible for the administration of this scheme.
2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
The yearly State budget.Guidelines for Public R&D Contracts and Industrial R&D Contracts, approved by the
Ministry of Trade and Industry 20 July 1999.
3. Policy objective of the subsidy
Reinforce the capabilities of Norwegian industries to satisfy the needs of public entities.Improve the quality and effectiveness of services supplied by public entities by implementing
new and improved technology.
4. Form of subsidy
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5. To whom and how the subsidy is granted
A Public R&D Contract is an agreement between a Norwegian enterprise and a public
authority that asks for the development of a new product or process.  The receiver of the subsidy is the
producer.  The project must represent something substantially new.
The bulk of the projects will typically be within the stage of basic industrial research and/or
applied research.
Conditions applying from 1 April 1995
Costs eligible for aid are: Personnel costs, overhead, current costs, consultancy and equivalent
services and instrument and equipment.  Only costs directly related to the accomplishment of the
projects are eligible.  Maximum aid intensity: 35 per cent of project costs.  SMEs (max. 250
employees is one of three criteria) and projects with basic industrial research may obtain an additional
10 percentage points.
6. Amount of subsidy
Total payment in 2000 was NOK 111.5 million.1
The average subsidy per project of new grants in 2000 was about NOK 1.1 million.
7. Duration of the subsidy
Starting date: 1968.  Duration has not been specified.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Statistical data making an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy is not available.
2.3 Swedish-Norwegian Industrial Fund (SNI)
1. The authority responsible
The responsible authorities are the Norwegian Ministry of Trade and Industry and the
Swedish Ministry of Industry.   A total of SEK 250 million has been transferred to the Fund from the
governments of Norway and Sweden.  The Fu nd operates, however, relatively independent
2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
The Fund is a Foundation regulated by Swedish law, a Government Decree from the Swedish
Government dated 19 December 1991.
3. Policy objective of the subsidy
Support is normally given to SMEs and for R&D projects.
                                                     
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4. Form of the measures
- Loans with interest at market level (incl. risk premium)
- Convertible loans with interest at market level
- Equity capital at market price
5. To whom and how the subsidy is granted
The Fund may enter into projects involving co-operation between Swedish and Norwegian
companies in all industries but extraction of oil and gas.  The Fund offers loans and grants to projects
related to product development and market introduction.  Loans and grants may normally not exceed
50 per cent of eligible costs for a certain project, and may under no circumstances exceedSEK 50 million.  Interests on loans are comparable to those offered by private institutions.  Successful
companies receiving grants with royalties repaymen t have to repay with somewhat higher interest
rates.
6. Amount of subsidy
Estimated total net cost of financing contract s outstanding in 2000 to Norwegian companies:
NOK 2.4 million.
"Average cost of Government borrowing" = 6  per cent.
7. Duration of the subsidy
Starting date: 1982.  Expiring date: 2001.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Support is granted to a variety of projects and sectors.  Statistical data showing the trade
effects of the subsidy are not available.
2.4 Industrial R&D Programmes and Projects (NFR)
1. The authority responsible for the subsidy
The Research Council of Norway
2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
The National budget, and in compliance with relevant rules for The European Union in the
field of State Aid.
3. Policy objective of the subsidy
NFR acts as a funding agency.  Their main activity is allocation of funds in order to develop
and implement the country’s research strategy.  NFR is also acting as a government advisor.
The financial support given in connection with projects under the user-oriented programmes,
aims to trigger off R&D activities in the industry.  Such support should result in innovation andsustainable value creation.  The projects are directed by companies or groups of companies, who
finance more than 50 per cent (or more) of the project costs.  Projects with high content of researchG/SCM/N/71/NOR
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and big potential for value creation are given priority.  In general, one is aiming at R&D projects
incorporating coalitions of companies in cooperation with research institutes and universities.
4. Form of subsidy
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5. To whom and how the subsidy is granted
The Industrial R&D programme (the so called user-oriented programmes) are directly
oriented towards Norwegian companies located in  Norway with their ow n production facilities,
activities and management.  There are both sectorial and horizontal programmes.
The sectorial programmes are links to:
Manufacturing industry  - w materials, environmental aspects, productivity, small-scale
production, life cycle costs a.o.
Environment – new environmentally sound products and services stimulate in the creation of
new, complete system solutions, promote new technological solutions and strengthening the
knowledge creation in general.
Energy
 - Production; distribution and supply
- Others, new renewables
- Oil production; new products, systems and processes- Natural gas; use, products and processes
- Off-shore production and transport
ConstructionProcess technologies – chemicals, pulp and paper, metals
Transport and logistics, use of ICT
Maritime  – sea transport and logistics, marine management, ship building, ship technology
and equipment and related technology
IT – a specific programme aiming at facilitating the use of ICT in general and also for the
handicapped in particular, a programme for the IT industry and for the printing/graphic industry and a
programme to create and visualize the usefulness of national information networks
Food industry – quality and safety, consumer confidence, raw materials, processes and
technologies, products and logistics and distribution
Biotechnology – development of companies based on R&D results in universities and
research institutes.
Services – increased productivity in general through new knowledge and technologies,
innovation a.o.G/SCM/N/71/NOR
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The horizontal programmes are aiming at:
- Company development in general
- Technology diffusion
- Innovation through establishment of new firms and commercialization of R&D- Results at universities and public research institutes
- Research for strengthening the basis decision making, with respect to industrial and
technology policy.
6. Amount of subsidy
Total payment in 2000 was NOK 570.8 million.
Breakdown of total expenditureFundamental research   89.3 M NOK
Industrial research 292.9 M NOKPrecompetitive development 188.6 M NOK
Number of new projects 2000 409
Amount of aid committed 2000 178.4 M NOK
7. Duration of the subsidy
The Industrial R&D programme in its present form, with the user directed programmes, were
put into effect by 1996.
Most projects are of limited duration – mainly 3 years.  Sometimes the project period is
shorter, in some cases down to one year.
Granted the R&D projects have been approved, there is in principle no limit for the amount of
support given to a single project.  Thus a single entity may get public financing for several R&D
projects.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Statistical data making an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy is not available.
3. ASSISTANCE TO DISADVANTAGED REGIONS
3.1 Regional Development Grant (Ch. 2425)
NB. Former chapter 3.1 (Regional Developmen t Grant) and 3.2 (Regional Grant for
Development of Business and Industry) is now noti fied under the new scheme Regional Development
Grant (Ch. 2425).
1. The authority responsible for the subsidy
The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development through the Norwegian
Industrial and Regional Development F und (SND) and 16 county municipalities.G/SCM/N/71/NOR
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2. The legislation under which it is granted
Act No. 97 of July 1992
Regulation of January 1999 on "Regional measures administered by the Norwegian Industrial
and Regional Development Fund and the county municipalities".
Regulation of January 2000 on Areas eligible for regional aid.The annual State budget
3. Policy objective of the subsidy
Regional aid; job creation, contribute to develop permanent and profitable business in areas
with special employment problems or a low level of economic activity.
4. Form of subsidy
Grants
5. To whom and how the subsidy is granted
Enterprises situated in the assisted areas.  SMEs are given priority.The scheme is available for enterprises in all sector except primary production in agriculture,
forestry and fishery which receives current state aid, insurance, bank and finance, oil and gas
exploration, public administration and public commercial enterprises.
Grant is provided to tangible investments.  The grant covers costs eligible under the notion
"soft aid" (costs must meet one-off requirements for up-to-date knowledge in various fields or be
related to establishing network co-operation etc. and not to tangible investment) and R&D-projects.
The assisted area is divided in three zones.  In zone A the general aid intensity is maximum
25 per cent of the investment costs and SMEs may obtain in addition 5 percentage points.  In zone Bthe general aid intensity is maximum 20 per cent of the investment costs and SMEs may obtain in
addition 5 percentage points.  In zone C the general aid intensity is 10 per cent and SMEs may obtain
in addition 10 percentage points.
Grant falling under the notion "soft aid" must not exceed 50 per cent of the eligible costs in all
zones and is confined to SME (max. 250 employees is one of three criteria).  Grant to R&D-projects
is in general limited to 30 per cent of the investment in zone A, B and C. SME may obtain in addition
a grant of 10 percentage points.
6. Amount of subsidy
Total payment in 2000 NOK 756.2 million
7. Duration of the subsidy
Starting date: 1987.  Duration has not been specified.G/SCM/N/71/NOR
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8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Information on the trade effects of the scheme is not available.
3.2 Scheme for Restructuring Regions Dependent on a Single Industry
1. Authority responsible for the subsidy
The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development.  The scheme is administered
by local municipalities and the Norwegian I ndustrial and Regional development fund (SND).
2. Legislation under which it is granted
The annual State budget (Ministry of local government and regional development)
chapter 552 post 56.  Regulation of  H-5/99.
3. Policy objective
Restructuring and job creation in municipalities and regions who are dependent on a single
industry experiencing drastic structural and financial difficulties.
4. Form of the subsidy
Grants
5. To whom and how the subsidy is paid
Available to enterprises in regions eligible for restructuring aid according to the existing
guidelines for the scheme.  The subsidy covers eligible costs under the notion of ‘soft aid’.
6. The amount of subsidy
Payments in NOK 87.8 million in 2000;
7. Duration of the subsidy
Starting date 1987.  Duration has not been specified
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Support is granted to a variety of projects and sectors.  Statistical data showing the trade
effects of the subsidy are not available.
3.3 The Norwegian Corporation for Industrial Estates and Development (SIVA)
1. Authority responsible for the subsidy
The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development
2. Legislation under which it is granted
The State Budget (Ministry of Local Govern ment and Regional Development, ch. 552.55).G/SCM/N/71/NOR
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Regulation on SIVA of 27.11.92.
3. Policy objective
Primary objective:
SIVA offers infrastructural support by offering industrial real estate locations to small and
medium-sized enterprises.
Secondary objective:
Increase knowledge-based entrepreneurship through co-operation, network building and
consulting.
4. Form of the subsidy
No direct grants to the enterprises.
5. To whom and how the subsidy is paid
SMEs (a maximum of 250 employees is one out of three criteria).  Primarily manufacturing
industry located in assisted areas.
Grants cover costs eligible under the notion of «soft aid» (costs must meet one-off
requirements for up-to-date knowledge in various fiel ds or be related to establishing of network co-
operation etc.; no physical investments or operating aid).
6. The amount of subsidy
Budgeted to SIVA in 2000: NOK 65.4 million.
Number of new recipients:  40Number of new projects assisted:  59
7. Duration of the subsidy
Starting date: 1992.
Duration has not been specified.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Support is granted to a variety of projects and sectors.  Statistical data showing the trade
effects of the subsidy are not available.
3.4 National Programmes for Regional Development
1. Authority responsible
Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development in most of the cases through the
Norwegian Research Council and the Norwegian Industrial and Regional Development Fund (SND).G/SCM/N/71/NOR
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2. Legislation under which it is granted
The yearly State budget and Circular H-11/95 fr om the Ministry of Local Government and
Regional Development.
3. Policy objective of the subsidy:
Regional.  An important objective is to create new structures and ways of collaboration
between R&D centres and private SMEs.  The over all aim is to stimulate industrial innovation.
4. Form of the subsidy
Grants.
5. To whom and how the subsidy is paid
Mainly SME (max. 250 employees is one out of three criteria) in private sector located in
assisted areas.  Most of the funds available are used to support R&D - infrastructure.  Single
enterprises may not receive support from this scheme unless they are involved in a cooperation
pluriannual programme of broader national interest.
Other criteria for the subsidy to enterprises are as for «Regional Grants for the Development
of Business and Industry» administered by The Norwegian Industrial and Regional Development
Fund and the country municipalities.
6. Amount of subsidy
Payment in 2000:  NOK 87.8 million.  (The major part to research institutes/centres located in
assisted areas.)
7. Duration of the subsidy
Starting date: 1986.  Duration has not been specified.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Support is granted to a variety of projects and sectors.  Statistical data showing the trade
effects of the subsidy are not available.
3.5 Funds for Restructuring of the community of Sør-Varanger
The scheme came to an end in 1999.  Further reporting will not be required in the future.
3.6 Funds for Restructuring of Grenland-Area
1999 was the last payment: NOK 10 million (grants from KRD).  The programme expired in
1999.  Further reporting will not be required in the future.G/SCM/N/71/NOR
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4. ASSISTANCE TO SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED COMPANIES
4.1 Development Grants
1. The authority responsible for the subsidy
The Ministry of Trade and Industry through The Norwegian Industrial and Regional
Development Fund (SND).
2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
Act No. 97 of 3 July 1992 on SND.Letter from the Ministry of Industry and Energy to the SND of 21 February 1995 -
”Retningslinjer for Statens nærings- og distriktsutviklingsfonds landsdekkende virkemidler”.
(New: Guidelines for the Development Grant, ap proved by the Ministry of Trade and Industry
20 October 2000.)
The annual State budget.
3. Policy objective of the subsidy
To give assistance to SME, and to improve the efficiency of the industry.
4. Form of subsidy
Grant.
5. To whom and how the subsidy is granted
The scheme is primarily intended for SME.  It is available for all sectors except for insurance,
banking and finance, shipping, oil and gas exploration, public administration and public sector
commercial enterprises.
Conditions applying from 1 April 1995
Subsidy allowed to SMEs (max. 250 employees in one out of three criteria):- Maximum 50 per cent of costs eligible under the notion of < soft aid>> (costs must
meet one-off requirements of up-to-date knowledge in various fields or be relied toestablishing of network co-operation etc ., no physical investment, no operating aid),
- Maximum 35 per cent of costs eligible for applied research and development projects
- Maximum 7.5 per cent to physical investment (maximum 15 per cent to small
enterprises).
Larger companies are only allowed a maximum aid intensity of 25 per cent to R&D projects
or subsidy up to ECU 50 thousand in respect of one defined category over a three years period.G/SCM/N/71/NOR
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6. Amount of subsidy
Total payment in 2000: NOK 175 million.
7. Duration of the subsidy
Starting date:  1 January 1993.  Duration has not been specified.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Support is granted to variety of projects and sectors.  Statistical data showing the trade effects
are not available.
4.2 The Public Advisory System
1. The authority responsible for the subsidy
The Norwegian Ministry of Trade and Industry.
The Scheme is administered by the following institutions:- The National Institute of Technology (TI).
- The North Norwegian Institute of Technology and Innovation (VINN).
- Norwegian Design Council (NDS)
- Euro Info Centres (EIC)
2. The legislation under which the subsidy is granted
Proposition to the Storting No. 86 (1986-87).
Royal Decree of 19 February 1988.
Royal Decree of 22 April 1988.
The annual State budget.
3. Policy objective of the subsidy
Transfer of competence and knowledge to SMEs.
4. Form of subsidy
Services free or partly free of charge.
5. To whom and how the subsidy is granted
TI and VINN provide SMEs with technical competence and knowledge.  EIC gives
information about the internal Market within the EU and within the EEA-agreement, to small- and
medium sized companies in Norway.  The institutions only subsidize services directed towards SME
with less than 100 employees and mainly with less than 20 employees.  The legal maximum aid level
to a enterprise is ECU 50 thousand over a 3-year period.  The average level however is onlyNOK 10 thousand.G/SCM/N/71/NOR
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6. Amount of subsidy
The grants given to the institutions in order to provide the services (all sectors) in 2000;
- The National Institute of Technology (TI): NOK 46 million
- The North Norwegian Institute of Technology and Innovation (VINN): NOK 28.5 million
- Norwegian Design Council (NDS): NOK    7 million
- Euro Info Centres (EIC): NOK  4.3 million
7. Duration of the subsidy
The public advisory system was reorganised in 2001.  Duration has not been specified.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Support is granted to a variety of projects and sectors.  Statistical data showing the trade
effects of the subsidy are not available.
5. ASSISTANCE TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT
5.1 Aid for Development and Diffusion of Cleaner Technologies:
This scheme came to an end in 1997.  Last payment 1999, NOK 4.3 million.
5.2 New name: Aid for development and knowledge and information on sustainable
production and consumption
1. The Authority responsible for the subsidy
Ministry of Environment.
2. The legislation under which the subsidy is granted
The annual State Budget (chapter 1442, 70).
3. Policy objective of the subsidy
Promote information and capacity building for more sustainable production and consumption
patterns, including waste reduction and recycling.
4. Form of the subsidy
One-off investment grant to projects.  Financial support is given to some companies.
5. To whom and how the subsidy is paid
Available to all enterprises.  Supported projects should contribute to changing the production
and consumption patterns in a more sustainable direction, including the promotion of waste reduction
or improved systems for recycling of waste.  Financial support to some companies takes most of the
aid availableG/SCM/N/71/NOR
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6. Amount of the subsidy
Total payment in 2000 was NOK 36.1 million.
7. Duration of the subsidy
Starting date:  1 January 1990.  Duration has not been specified.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Support is granted to a few projects.  Statistical data showing the trade effects of the subsidy
is not available.
5.3 Loan Guarantees for Investment in Cleaner Technologies, Waste Reduction and
Recycling
This scheme came to an end on 1 January 1997 (State Budget chapter 1442, 73).  Last
payment made in 1999; NOK 27.9 million.
5.4 Guarantee and Loan Facility to the Company Responsible for Hazardous Waste
1. The authority responsible for the subsidy
The Ministry of Environment through the Norwegian Industrial and Regional Development
Fund (SND).  From 1 January 2000 the responsibilities under the scheme was transferred to the
Ministry of Trade and Industry.
2. The legislation under which the subsidy is granted
Proposition to the Storting, No. 103 (1990-91).
3. Policy objective of the subsidy
To reduce the risk related to building and operating a plant for treating hazardous waste.
4. Form of the subsidy
Loan and loan guarantee.
5. To whom and how the subsidy is paid
These financial facilities can only be utilized by the company in question, namely, Norsk
Avfallshandtering AS.  The company is given a loan up to NOK 100 million and guarantee for up to
55 per cent, or maximum NOK 250 million of the external loans, to the company.  The loan is grantedon commercial terms.  The guarantee is free of charge.  The actual guarantees have been
granted/renewed by the Parliament on an annual basis.  No payments have been made under the
guarantees.   On 1 January 2000 the guarantee responsibility was NOK 141 million.
6. Amount of subsidy
Total amounts of loans in 1997 were NOK 31 millionG/SCM/N/71/NOR
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Terms:  The guarantees have a grace period of 24 months.  The interest rate equals the best interest
rate in the Norwegian Industrial and Regional Development Fund.  The loan has a grace period of
42 months.  The interest rate is 6 months NIBOR + 1 percentage point.
7. Duration of the subsidy
Starting date: 1991.
The duration of the loan facility and guarantee for loan facility are 20 years.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Statistical data showing the trade effects of the subsidy are not available.
5.5 Grant Programme for Introduction of New Energy Technology
1. Authority responsible for the subsidy
Ministry of Oil and Energy through the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy
Administration (NWREA).  From 1 January 2002 it will be through the public enterprise called
Enova.
2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
Parliamentary document 1979-2001.
The Government white paper no 29 (1998-99) on Norwegian energy policy.
Regulations by NWREA.The yearly State Budget.
3. Policy objective
To support an introduction and demonstration of new energy efficient and renewable energy
technology, equipment, training and consultant  fees in connection with the introduction and
demonstration.
4. Form of the subsidy
Grant.
5. To whom and how the subsidy is paid
Available to the business sector in a broad sense.
6. Amount of subsidy
The budget in 2000 was NOK 323 million
7. Duration of the subsidy
Starting date: 1979.  The duration has not been specified.G/SCM/N/71/NOR
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8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Support is granted to a variety of projects and sectors.  Statistical information of the trade
effects are not available.
5.6 Norwegian Environmental Fund
1. Authority responsible for the subsidy
The Ministry of Environment.  The subsidy is administered by The Norwegian Industrial and
Regional Fund.
2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
The annual state budget.
3. Policy objective
The Norwegian Environment Fund (SMF) is a new political environmental tool.  It is
introduced as a new loan scheme in SND.  The purpose is to stimulate companies to invest in or
develop more environmental friendly technology, in order to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases
and other (environmentally) harmful emissions.
4. Form of the subsidy
The scheme grants loans with subsidized interest rate.
5. To whom and how the subsidy is paid
SMF is supposed to finance projects that may not receive proper financing in commercial
banks due to high risk or marginal project profitability.  That is; implementing technology that
reduces emissions may often not be a profitable/eco nomically sound investment for a company, - or at
least not until the government impose penalties for not complying with new regulations.  On the other
hand, if a company can use less power or more environment friendly types of raw materials, theinvestment may be very economically sensible.
The loan scheme can be applied in the whole of Norway and Svalbard, both on- and offshore
as well as on ships.
Both public and private sector businesses can apply.
6. Amount of subsidy
Average outstanding loans 2000 NOK 76.4 million
Amount of loans granted in 2000 NOK 99.7 million
Actual payment in 2000 NOK 59.7 million
Interest rate subsidies for 2000 NOK 712,000
7. Duration of the subsidy
Starting date :1998  Expiring date:  1 January 2001G/SCM/N/71/NOR
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8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Loans are given to a variety of projects and sectors.  Statistical information of the trade effects
is not available.
5.7 Grant Programme for Energy Efficiency, Information and Education
1. Authority responsible for the subsidy
The Ministry of Oil and Energy, through the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy
Administration (NWREA).   From 1 January 2002 it will be through the public enterprise Enova.
2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
The annual State Budget.
3. Policy objective
To introduce efficient energy technology and energy conservation measures through support
to information and education schemes as well as introduction and demonstration of new technology
4. Form of the subsidy
Grant.
5. To whom and how the subsidy is paid
Available to households as well as the business sector in a broad sense.
6. Amount of subsidy
The budget for 2000 was NOK 58 million.
7. Duration of the subsidy
Support for introduction and investments.  The duration of the support scheme as such has not
been specified.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Support is granted to a variety of projects and sectors.  Statistical information of the trade
effects is not available.
6. ASSISTANCE TO EXPORT PROMOTION
6.1 The Programme for Export Development in Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
(SMEs).
1. The Authority responsible for the subsidy
The Ministry of Trade and Industry, through the Norwegian Trade Council.G/SCM/N/71/NOR
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2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
Government Decree on the Statutes for the Norwegian Trade Council.
The annual State budget.
3. Policy objective of the subsidy
Business development and export promotion.
4. Form of subsidy
The Programme for Export Development in SMEs is granted to enhance the competitiveness
of Norwegian business towards foreign markets.  The Programme comprises reduced prices for the
services of the Trade Council.
5. To whom and how the subsidy is granted
Available to all SMEs that fulfil the EU/EEA-criteria for small and medium-sized companies.
Covers partly costs incurred by the companies for services obtained from the Norwegian Trade
Council in connection with market research, surveys, seminars and training et cetera, as a part of the
Programme.
6. Amount of subsidy
Amount of subsidy in 2000: The Programme for Export Development in SMEs:
NOK 25 million.
7. Duration of the subsidy
Starting date: 1996.  Duration has not been specified, but the Programme is being evaluated in
2001.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Support is granted to a variety of projects and firms.  Statistical data showing the trade effects
of the subsidy are not available.
6.2 Export Credit Financing Scheme
1. The Authority responsible for the subsidy
Ministry of Trade and Industry through Guarantee Institute for export Credits (GIEK).  GIEK
has, however, a high degree of independency.
2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
The annual State budgetG/SCM/N/71/NOR
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3. Policy objective of the subsidy
To promote Norwegian exports of goods and services by covering the exporters commercial
and political credit risk.
4. Form of the subsidy
Interest rate subsidies
5. To whom and how the subsidy is paid
Available to Norwegian enterprises and banks whom finances export contracts.The conditions are in accordance with the rules of the OECD "Arrangement on Guidelines for
officially Supported Export Credit" and the Berne Union Understanding".
The financial aim is balance in the long term.
6. Amount of subsidy
State budget expenditure: NOK 50 million
New disbursements: NOK 673 millionLosses incurred: 0
No. of new recipients: 12
No. of new projects: 19
7. Duration of the subsidy
GIEK was established in 1929.  The duration of the scheme has not been decided.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Support is granted to a variety of projects and sectors.  Statistical data showing the trade
effects are not available.
6.3 Export Credit Guarantees
1. The Authority responsible for the subsidy
Ministry of Trade and Industry through Guarantee Institute for export Credits (GIEK).  GIEK
has, however, a high degree of independency.
2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
Parliament resolution of 25 May
Regulations of 14 February 1994
The yearly State budgetG/SCM/N/71/NOR
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3. Policy objective of the subsidy
To promote Norwegian exports of goods and services by covering the exporters commercial
and political credit risk.
4. Form of the subsidy
Guarantees.
5. To whom and how the subsidy is paid
Available to Norwegian enterprises and banks financing export contracts.The conditions are in accordance with the rules of the OECD "Arrangement on Guidelines for
officially Supported Export Credit" and the Berne Union Understanding".
The financial aim is balance in the long term.
6. Amount of subsidy
GIEK does not pay out subsidies, only indemnifications after defaults.
Non-commercial activities
Indemnification: 55,667
Recoveries:  7,590
Net indemnified: 48,077
Premiums: 94,835
7. Duration of the subsidy
GIEK was established in 1929.  The duration of the scheme has not been decided.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Support is granted to a variety of projects and sectors.  Statistical data showing the trade
effects are not available.
7. ASSISTANCE TO SPECIFIC INDUSTRY SECTORS
7.1 Interest Rate Subsidies for the Shipbuilding Industry: Long Term Financing and
Construction Loans
1. The authority responsible for the subsidy
The Ministry of Trade and Industry, through "Eksportfinans ASA".
2. The legislation under which it is granted
Proposition to the Storting no. 97 (81-82)
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
The purpose of the scheme was to support the shipbuilding industry in Norway.G/SCM/N/71/NOR
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4. Form of the subsidy
Interest rate subsidy to ship owners and a construction loan subsidy.
5. To whom and how the subsidy is paid
For the ship owners:
An interest rate subsidy was calculated on the basis of a hypothetical loan of 5 years, or a real
loan of 5 to 12 years, repaid by even half-yearly instalments.
For the yards:
A construction loan subsidy was calculated as a percentage of the contract price of the ship.
The scheme comprised both new buildings and conversions of ships greater than 100 gt. (support for
conversions of foreign ships, however, was only available for ships greater than 1000 gt).
6. The amount of subsidy
Total amount of interest rate subsidies in 2000, NOK 0.74 million.
Nothing was paid out as construction loan subsidies.
7. The duration of the subsidy
Starting date: 1982 Expiry date: 1989.
Subsidies under the scheme are paid out in a 5 to 12 year period after the delivery of the ship,
and payments are therefore still taking place.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
It is assumed that the subsidy scheme has corrected for the competitive distortions Norwegian
yards have faced compared to foreign yards, which also have been receiving subsidies in accordance
with national subsidy arrangements.
7.2 Contract-Related Operating Aid
1. Authority responsible for the subsidy
The Ministry of Trade and Industry, through "Eksportfinans ASA".
2. Legislation under which it is granted
Council Regulation No 1540/98 as adopted by the EEA Joint Committee decision
No. 12/1999, and implemented in Norwegian law by Royal Decree No 7/99.
3. Policy objective of the subsidy
Support the shipbuilding industry in Norway.G/SCM/N/71/NOR
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4. Form of the subsidy
Grants
5. To whom and how the subsidy is paid
Under this scheme contract-related operating aid are calculated as a percentage of the contract
price of the ship; the subsidy rates are 9 per cent for new ships worth more than ECU 10 million and
4.5 per cent for new ships of a value less than ECU 10 million and for conversions.  The scheme
covers new ships greater than 100 Gt and conversions greater than 1000 Gt.
6. The amount of subsidy
Total payment in 2000: NOK 1,464 million.
7. The duration of the subsidy
Starting date:  1 January 1990.  The scheme replaced the scheme " Interest Rate Subsidies for
the Shipbuilding Industry - Long Term Financing and Construction Loans".  The scheme expired on
1 January 2001 according to Council Regulation (EC) 1540/98.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
It is assumed that the subsidy scheme has corrected for the competitive distortions Norwegian
yards have faced compared to foreign yards -which  also have been receiving subsidies in accordance
with national subsidy arrangements.
7.3 Exemption from/reduction of SO2 and CO2 taxes
1. Authority responsible for the subsidy
The Royal Ministry of Finance and Customs.
2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
The CO2 and SO2 tax rates and the tax concessions are decided by the Parliament during the
annual budget process
3. Policy objective of the subsidy
The CO2 taxes were introduced 1 January 1991 and are high compared to similar taxes that
have been established or proposed in other countries.  The above-mentioned tax concessions have
been carried through to avoid an undesirable worsening of the concerned companies competitive
power.
4. Form of the subsidy
Tax concessionG/SCM/N/71/NOR
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5. To whom and how the subsidy is granted
Tax concessions for the paper and pulp industry, the fish flour industry and the cement and
leca industry.
(a) Mineral oil
Main rules:  An excise duty is levied on mineral oil.  It consists of a CO2 tax per litre and a
SO2 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 SO2 tax.  In 2000 the CO2 tax rate was NOK 0.47 and the SO2 tax rate was
NOK 0.07.  In 2001 the CO2 tax rate is NOK 0.48 and the SO2 tax rate is NOK 0.07.
Tax concession:  The paper and pulp and the fish flour industry pay a CO2 tax reduced to
50 per cent of the tax rate defined, as the main rule (i.e. NOK 0.24 per litre in 2001).  The supply fleet
in the North Sea, national air transport, coastal goods transport are liable to a CO2 tax at NOK 0.27 in
2001 (The CO2 tax base was expanded to cover these activities in 1999.)
International shipping and air transport and fishing are not liable to the CO2-tax on mineral
oil.
(b) Coal and coke
Main rules:  A CO2 tax is levied on coal and coke for energy purposes.  The tax rate in 2000
was NOK 0.47 per kilogram.  The tax rate in 2001 is NOK 0.48 per kilo.  A SO2-tax is levied on all
uses of coal and coke.  The tax rate is NOK 3 per kilogram SO2-emission in 2001.
Tax concessions: Coal and coke used for production of cement and leca are exempt from the
CO2-tax.  Coal and coke as reducing agent or as raw material in industrial processes are not liable to
the CO2-tax.
6. The amount of subsidy
Revenue losses in 2000:
Mineral oil:
The paper and pulp industry: NOK 53 million
The fish flour industry: NOK 13 million
Coal and coke:
Production of cement and leca: NOK 100 million
7. Duration of the subsidy
Starting date:(a) Reduced Coal and Coke tax:  1 July 1992.
(b) Reduced Mineral Oil tax:  1 January 1993
Duration has not been specified.G/SCM/N/71/NOR
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8. Trade effects of the subsidy
The trade effects of the tax concessions have not been evaluated.
7.4 Press subsidies
1. Title of subsidy programme
The Press Grant Scheme.
2. Period covered by the notification
The year 2000
3. Policy objective/purpose of the subsidy
To promote and maintain a diversified press.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy
The subsidy was introduced in 1969 by a parliamentary decision.
Present legislation; a Royal Decree of 7 November 1996 and amendments.
5. Form of the subsidy
Grants
6. To whom and how is the subsidy provided
The size of the grant is calculated on the basis of the individual newspaper’s per annum
circulation.  Newspapers with three or more issu es per week with an av erage circulation between
2,000 and 6,000 copies can apply for grants.  In addition, grants are given to newspapers in an
unfavourable market position and with an average circulation of up to 80,000 copies.  From 1989,
local newspapers with one issue per week and a circulation of at least 1,000 copies were included inthe grant scheme.
7. Subsidy per unit
The average amount of subsidy received by the newspapers which were granted support was
NOK 1,259,262 (the total amount of subsidy granted was NOK 163,704,000, and 130 newspapers
were given support).  However, there is a high level of variation between the newspapers.
8. Duration of the subsidy
Indefinite - the duration of the scheme has not been specified.
9. Assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
The subsidy is assumed to have no trade effects due to the low level of export/import of
newspapers.G/SCM/N/71/NOR
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8. ASSISTANCE TO THE FISHERY SECTOR
8.1 Transport Support
1. The authority responsible for the subsidy
The Ministry of Fisheries.
2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
The subsidy is given in accordance to the year ly agreement between the Government and the
Norwegian Fishermen’s Association.
3. Policy Objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
The purpose is to support transport, in order to facilitate implementations of fishery activities
in specific regions.
4. Form of the subsidy
Grant
5. To whom and how the subsidy is granted
The transport support is given to the following sales organizations- Norway's Raw Fi sh Organization
- Fish Sales Association for Sunnmøre og Romsdal
- Fish Sales Association for Western Norway- Fish Sales Association for Rogaland County
- Fish Sales Organization for the Skagerrak Coast
- Norway's Herring Sales Association
The sales organizations are responsible for the distribution of the transport support to the
fishing industry.  Each sales organization must subm it a plan showing how they intend to apply these
funds so that fishing activities are secured throughout the year.
The subsidy does not include the fish farming industry.
6. Amount of subsidy
Total payment in 2000, NOK 32.9 million.
7. Duration of the subsidy
The subsidy is given in accordance with  the 1964-Agreement between the Norwegian
Fishermen's Association and the Ministry of Government Administration.  Duration has not been
specified.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Statistical data showing the trade effects of the subsidy are not available.G/SCM/N/71/NOR
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8.2 Support for Specific Fisheries
1. The authority responsible for the subsidy
The Ministry of Fisheries.
2.  Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
The yearly agreement between the Government and the Norwegian Fishermen’s Association.
3. Policy Objective of the subsidy
The aid is given to specific fisheries for the purpose of converting to more profitable
operations.
4. Form of the subsidy
Grant
5. To whom and how the subsidy is granted
The subsidy is paid to sales organizations.  The sales organizations are responsible for the
distribution of the support to the fishing industry.
The subsidy is made available as the approved support measures are implemented.
6. Amount of subsidy
No subsidies granted in 2000.
7. Duration of the subsidy
The subsidy is given in accordance with  the 1964-Agreement between the Norwegian
Fishermen's Association and the Ministry of Government Administration.  Duration has not been
specified.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Statistical data showing the trade effects of the subsidy are not available.
8.3 Interest Rate Subsidies for Fishing Vessels for Domestic Deliveries – Long Term
Contract Subsidies And Decommissioning Grant
1. Authority responsible for the subsidy
The Ministry of Trade and Industry, through The Norwegian Industrial and Regional
Development Fund.
2. Legislation under which it is granted
Proposition to the Storting No. 73 (85-86)G/SCM/N/71/NOR
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3. Policy objective of the subsidy
Modernisation of fishing vessels.
4. Form of the subsidy
Interest rate subsidy and construction loan subsidy.
5. To whom and how the subsidy is paid
For the ship owners:
An interest rate subsidy was calculated on basis of a hypothetical loan of 5 years, or a real
loan of 5 to 12 years, repaid by even half-yearly instalments.
For the yards:
A construction loan subsidy was calculated as a percentage of the contract price of the ship.
6. The amount of subsidy
Total amount of interest rate subsidies in 2000,  NOK 1.62 million.
Nothing was paid out as construction loan subsidies.
7. The duration of the subsidy
Starting date:  18 April 1986. Expiry date:  31 December 1989.Subsidies under the scheme are paid out in a 5 to 12 year period after the delivery of the ship
and payments are therefore still taking place.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
It is assumed that the subsidy scheme has corrected for the competitive distortions Norwegian
yards have faced compared to foreign yards, whom also have been receiving subsidies in accordance
with national subsidy arrangements.
8.4 Support to the Modernisation and Capacity Adjustment of the Fishing Fleet; Contract
Subsidies and Decommissioning Grant
1. Authority responsible for the subsidy
The Ministry of Fisheries, through the National Industry and Regional Development Fund.
2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
Proposition to the Storting No. 1 (1999-2000).
The yearly agreement between the Government and the Norwegian Fishermen’s Association
for 2000.G/SCM/N/71/NOR
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Regulations of 9 March 2000, relating to support for modernisation and capacity adjustment
of the fishing fleet in 2000.
3. Policy objective of the subsidy
Modernisation of fishing vessels in combination with a reduction of the fleet.  The present
programme is a combined scheme for decommissioning and contracting.
4. Form of the subsidy
Grant
5. To whom and how the subsidy is granted
The contract subsidy is given to the ship owner.  It is calculated as a percentage of the
contract price of the ship.  In 2000 the subsidy rates were limited to 10 per cent for new ships.  The
decommissioning grant is also given directly to the ship owner.
In addition to the public funds allocated to this programme, parts of the funds from the yearly
agreement between the Government and the Norwegian Fishermen’s Association are earmarked to
decommissioning of fishing vessels.
6. Amount of subsidy
Grants to decommissioning in 2000 NOK 53.3 million
Grants to contracting in 2000 NOK 42.4 million
7. Duration of the subsidy
9 March to 31 December 2000.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Statistical data showing the trade effects of the subsidy are not available.
8.5 Grant for Purchase of Vessels to the Counties of Finnmark and Nord Troms
1. The authority responsible for the subsidy
The Ministry of Fisheries, the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, and
the Norwegian Industry and Regional Development Fund.
2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
The state budget 2000.
3. Policy Objective of the subsidy
Regional.
4. Form of the subsidy
District grantG/SCM/N/71/NOR
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5. To whom and how the subsidy is granted
The subsidy is paid to buyers of used fishing vessels (up to ten years) to the Counties of
Finnmark and to Nord Troms.
6. Amount of subsidy
No aid was paid in 2000.
7. Duration of the subsidy
Duration has not been specified.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Only limited funds have been paid out to this scheme, so trade effects are virtually non-
existing.
8.6 Support to Long-line Baiting Facilities
1. The authority responsible for the subsidy
The Ministry of Fisheries.
2.  Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
The yearly agreement between the Government and the Norwegian Fishermen’s Association.
3. Policy Objective of the subsidy
Structural support to the fisheries sector in certain regions.
4. Form of the subsidy
Grant
5. To whom and how the subsidy is granted
The subsidy is given to members of organised long-line baiting facilities.  In 2000 the support
was limited to NOK 11 per 100 baited hooks.
6. Amount of subsidy
Total payment in 2000 NOK 11.7 million.
7. Duration of the subsidy
The subsidy is given in accordance with  the 1964-Agreement between the Norwegian
Fishermen's Association and the Ministry of Government Administration.  Duration has not been
specified.G/SCM/N/71/NOR
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8. Trade effects of the subsidy
The support is aimed at a specific fishery and will most likely have limited trade effects.
8.7 Research Fishery
1. The authority responsible for the subsidy
The Ministry of Fisheries.
2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
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).
3. Policy Objective of the subsidy
Primary objective : research in fisheries.
Secondary object:  the development of fishing gear of better selective characteristics.
4. Form of the subsidy
Grant
5. To whom and how the subsidy is granted
The fishing fleet and research institutions can apply for subsidies.
6. Amount of subsidy
Total payment in 2000; NOK 5.9 million.
7. Duration of the subsidy
The subsidy is given in accordance with  the 1964-Agreement between the Norwegian
Fishermen's Association and the Ministry of Government Administration.  Duration has not been
specified.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Limited means make the trade effects very small if at all existing.G/SCM/N/71/NOR
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9. ASSISTANCE TO FORESTRY SECTOR
9.1 Tax Concessions in Forestry: The Forest Trust Fund and the 5-year Average Tax
Assessment
1. The authority responsible for the subsidy
The Ministry of Agriculture through the County National Forest Service and the Ministry of
Finance.
2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
The Property and Income Tax Act, No. 8 of 18 August 1911, Section 48, administered by the
Ministry of Finance.
The Forest Trust Fund policy has in addition references to the Forestry Act of 1965 with
amendments, latest by the Act no 96 of 11 June 1993, and the following regulations;
“Regulation on tax advantages by using the Forest Trust Fund for certain purposes” of
23 August 1983.  “Regulation on payment in to the Forest Trust Fund” of 18 February 1994.
“Regulation on the use of the Forest Trust Fund” of 20 April 1994.
“Regulation on the Forest Trust Fund for 2000” of 31 January 2000.
3. Policy objective of the subsidy
To influence resource utilisation.  Due to the particular circumstances in the forestry trade,
forest owner tax adjustments are made to promote a long range forestry investments.
4. Form of the subsidy
Tax concessions.
5. To whom and how the subsidy is granted
Forestry activities are in principle being taxed as other economical activities, either as a
separate income source or in combination with othe r income activities that the forest owner may have.
The Norwegian forest owner may however ma ke use of two special tax assessments.
The Forest Trust Fund is a mandatory forest investment scheme to encourage long range
private investments in forestry based on sustainable utilization of the forest resources.  The Forestry
Act requires all forest owners to place into the F und from 8 to 25 per cent of the gross sale value of
the round wood.  At the time of sale, the buyer automatically deducts a pre decided percentage from
the sale receipts.  This amount is deposited in the forest owner trust fund account, at his local bank.
The money may be used for specified forestry investments.
Long-range forest investments may be fully written off and deducted on the income tax return
the year the investment is made.  The amount dis bursed from the Fund Account for this investment is
considered as taxable income the year the disbursement is made.  However, only a certain percentage
of the investment is considered as taxable income, depending on the size of the investment made;
varying from 65 per cent for investments up to NOK 50,000, to 95 per cent for investments exceeding
NOK 500,000.G/SCM/N/71/NOR
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Larger investments may require several years of accumulation on the Fund Account prior to
making the investment.  This entails that the forest owner receives an interest free tax credit.
The forest owner does not receive any interest from the trust fund.  According to the Forestry
Act, the interest will be used for the benefit of Norwegian forestry at municipal-, county- or national
levels.
Average tax assessment .  The yearly income tax for the forest owner is based on the last
5 years average income.  The system implies that it is not necessary to obtain equal yearly income to
eliminate the consequences of the progressive taxation.  It entails that the marginal tax percentage
may be reduced, compared to other income groups, where the single last year income is the basis for
taxation.  The method implies that the forest owner receives a two-year tax credit.
6. Amount of subsidy
The Forest Trust Fund: In 2000, the amount disbursed on a national basis from the Forest
Trust Fund Accounts to investment eligible for tax advantages totalled NOK 169 million.  The non-taxable amount involved totalled NOK 50 million, involving 16 thousand forest owners.  However,
the subsidy has not been calculated for each ow ner due to the individual tax rates involved.
Average 5-year tax assessment: The total non-taxable amount (tax assessment subsidies) for
2000 is estimated to NOK 15 to 20 million (approx. 25 thousand forest owners).
7. Duration of the subsidy
The Forest Trust Fund was initiated in 1932, but established at its present system in 1965.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Statistical data is not available.
9.2 Subsidies for Forest Management Planning.
1. The authority responsible for the subsidy
The Ministry of Agriculture, through the County National Forest Service.
2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
“Regulation on subsidies for forest management planning” of 22 April 1994.  Funded by the
Agricultural Development Fund (LUF) within the Agricultural Agreement.
3. Policy objective of the subsidy
To stimulate forest management planning as a basic measure to promote sustainable forestry
while including:
- Active short and long term economic trade utilization of the forest resources.
- Compliance and development of all functions of the forest, related to biological
diversity, landscape, cultural inheritance and recreational activities.G/SCM/N/71/NOR
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4. Form of the subsidy
Grants.
5. To whom and how the subsidy is granted
The subsidy is available to all categories of owners and all types of operational forestland.
Provided a given area coverage of pre-ordered individual forest management plans, the grant covers
resource registration surveys of larger designated areas and preparation of individual forest
management plans on the individual properties.  Area registration provide forest inventory and
resource summaries.  The programme supports training on how to apply the forest management plan.
The subsidy rates are decided by the County Governor and are based on the total resource
registration and plan preparation cost.  The rate varies depending on registration method and
individual forest ownership sizes.  Priorities are given to smaller properties participating in joint
municipality surveys.
Area registrations may under certain circumstances be subsidised with 100 per cent of the
cost, while the rates for preparing individual forest management plan varies considerably between the
regions.  Normally, subsidies are not granted to properties that have received payments from this
subsidy programme within the last 10-year period.
6. Amount of subsidy
The total support expenditures for 2000 were NOK 33.9 million.
On an average, the subsidies per hectare of prepared forest management plans amounted to
about NOK 70, including about 3,300 individual forest properties.
7. Duration of the subsidy
Starting date: 1971.  Duration has not been specified.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Statistical data to make assessments of the trade effects of the subsidy is not available.
9.3 Subsidies for Afforestation and Silviculture
1. The authority responsible for the subsidy
The Ministry of Agriculture, through the County National Forest Service.
2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
“Regulation on Subsidies on Afforestation and Silviculture” of 16 May 1994, in accordance
with the Forestry Act of 1965.
The Annual State Budget;   measures under the sc heme is mainly funded by the Annual State
Budget but a single measure is under the Agricultural Development Fund (LUF) within the
Agricultural Agreement, administered by the Ministry of Agriculture.G/SCM/N/71/NOR
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3. Policy objective of the subsidy
To stimulate to the establishment and the composition of quality forests at the same time as
the environmental values related to biological diversity, landscape cultural inheritance and
recreational activities are attended to and further developed.
4. Form of the subsidy
Grants
5. To whom and how the subsidy is granted
The grant is eligible throughout the country, but priority is given to Northern Norway,
Western Norway and the mountainous regions to build up quality forests in non-forested areas and
secure district employment.  All forest owner categories are eligible.  Only properties exceeding
1.0 hectare of productive forestland are eligible.  Both natural- and plantation forests are included.
The grant is given either as a percentage of the total verified costs or as a per hectare subsidy.
The grant may include; Afforestation and regeneration (site preparation, planting, seeding, fencing,
fertilisation etc.), Supplementary work and maintenance of young forest (planting and seeding,
clearing and pre-commercial thinning, quality delimbing, decay protection, drainage maintenance),
Planning and administration works.  The subsidy rates are stipulated by the County Governor, basedon regional, advisory guidelines established by the Ministry of Agriculture, and differ according to the
regions involved and type of work included.
Conditional requirements; socially economically beneficial, accomplished according to
professional and environmental standards, mini mum treatment area of 0.2 hectares, follow-up of
future maintenance work according to governmental st andards.  If control measures reveal that the
conditional requirements are not met, the grant including interest must be repaid.
6. Amount of subsidy
The total support expenditure for 2000 was NOK 94.8 million.
Afforestation support in 2000 averaged 29.3 pe r cent for the entire country, varying between
0 and 70 per cent.  Site preparation was on an average subsidised by NOK 680 per hectare.
Supplementary work and maintenance of young fore st (clearing and pre-commercial thinning) were
on the average subsidised by NOK 1,065 per hectare.
7. Duration of the subsidy
Starting date: 1931.  Duration has not been specified.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Statistical data making assessments of the trade effects of the subsidy is not available.
9.4 Subsidies for Construction of Forest Roads.
1. Authority responsible for the subsidy
The Ministry of Agriculture through the County National Forest Service.G/SCM/N/71/NOR
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2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
“Regulation on Subsidies for Construction of Forest Roads” of 28 June 1994 and
“Regulations on Planning and Approval of Roads for Agricultural purposes” of 20 December 1996, in
accordance with the Forestry Act of 1965 with amendments.
Major funding through the Agricultural Deve lopment Fund (LUF) within the Agricultural
Agreement.
3. Policy objective of the subsidy
To encourage construction and reconstruction of forest roads for transport of round wood
from the forest, to ease the access and provide possibilities for rational forest management and
operation of forestland.  Priority is given to regions with low income.  The forest road density on
productive woodland in Norway is still inadequate and varies considerably between the regions.
4. Form of the subsidy
Grants
5. To whom and how the subsidy is granted
All forest owners are eligible for grants on land where forestry may be economically
operated.  Priority is given to the Northern, Western and the mountainous regions.
Grants may be offered for new construction of forest truck- and tractor roads and for
reconstruction of existing roads into higher road standards.
The support is calculated as a percentage of the total verified costs.  The applied rates vary
according to the established priorities.  The maximum grant rates are; Northern Norway: 75 per cent,
Western Norway and mountainous districts: 60 per cent, Typical forestry regions: 40 per cent.
The forest road must be planned and built according to road standards set by the Ministry of
Agriculture.  Financial programme and project description including environmental standards as
outlined by the Ministry must be included.  Additional requirements include; approved bookkeeping
procedures, future maintenance routines, free road use by officials from the Ministries of Environment
and Agriculture, sustainable harvesting and reforestation of woodland tributary to the road system.
If control measures reveal that the conditional requirements are not met, the National Forest
Service may claim grant repayment including interest.
6. Amount of subsidy
The total support expenditures for 2000 amounted to NOK 67.3 million.  The average annual
subsidy to the individual forest owner involved  in a road project amounts to about NOK 25,000.
7. Duration of the subsidy
Starting date 1961.  Duration has not been specified.G/SCM/N/71/NOR
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8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Statistical data making assessments of the trade effects of the subsidy is not available.
9.5 Subsidy for Harvesting of Round Wood in difficult Terrain
1. The authority responsible for the subsidy
The Ministry of Agriculture through the County National Forest Service.
2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
The annual State BudgetThe Agricultural Development Fund (LUF) within  the Agricultural Agreement, administered
by the Ministry of Agriculture through the County National Forest Service.
3. Policy objective of the subsidy
Regional assistance: Job creations and increased activity in rural regions through a sustainable
utilization of the forest resources in difficult and steep terrain.
4. Form of the subsidy
Grants.
5. To whom and how the subsidy is granted
All private, community or state forests are elig ible.  About 25 per cent of the productive forest
area in Norway are classified as steep and difficult terrain.  About one half of this area is further
specified as extremely difficult, where the harvesting of round wood depends on the use of cable
cranes or other work intensive methods.  These areas are mainly located in coral districts where the
population and the possibilities for employment may be low.
The individual County Governor stipulates if, and to what extent, funds may be allocated to
this scheme.  The subsidies may be allocated per hectare harvested based on the steepness of the
terrain (>40 per cent) and length of the hillside (>75 m).  Subsidies may also be allocated per cubic
metres on exceptionally long terrain transport.
The average subsidy rate is stipulated to NOK 9,000 per hectare in terrain where the cable
operations exceeding 150 metres.  The Ministry of Agriculture has stipulated the maximum unit
support per cubic metre to NOK 90.
Certain conditional requirements related to forest management- and environmental procedures
must be met to be eligible for subsidy payments.
6. Amount of subsidy
The total support expenditures for 2000 amounted to NOK 9.4 million.  The average subsidy
equals NOK 41 per cubic metre, corresponding to about 20 to 25 per cent of the harvesting costs.  The
number of recipients (forest owners) receiving support is estimated to 950.  Jobs created are estimated
to an equivalent of 160 man-years.G/SCM/N/71/NOR
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7. Duration of the subsidy
Starting date: 1976.  The annual budget allocations have been gradually reduced, as improved
harvesting methods have been introduced.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Statistical data making an assessment of the possible trade effects is not available.
9.6 Subsidies for Round Wood Sale and Transport in Forestry
1. The authority responsible for the subsidy
The Ministry of Agriculture, through the County National Forest Service.
2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
The Annual State Budget (log-transport infrastructures)“Regulation on subsidies for transport in forestry” of 11 November 1993.The Agricultural Development Fund (LUF) with in the Agricultural Agreement (round wood
sale improvements).
3. Policy objective of the subsidy
To increase the forest resources and the forest activities in Western- and Northern Norway.
These regions are not able to provide adequate quantities of wood in order to enable a regional
establishment of major wood processing industries .  Most round wood (especially the pulpwood) must
therefore be transported by truck/ferry before it is shipped on ocean freighters to, the existing
processing industries.
4. Form of the subsidy
Grants.
5. To whom and how the subsidy is granted
All round wood assortments are eligible for support.  The major part of the support relates to
the transport of pulpwood from Western Norway and the hardwood to the particleboard industry
located in Northern Norway.
The grants may be given as:
Investment support to co-operative community log terminals and quay structures for log
shipments by boat (Western Norway).
Unit transport support and support to general measures improving round wood sale (Northern
Norway).
The transport is subsidized on the condition th at the grants should only cover parts of the
costs exceeding the “normal” national average.  The assumption is that the grant shall neither distortG/SCM/N/71/NOR
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the competition between the purchasing industries, nor have any negative influence on the
establishment of local industry or other local utilization of wood.  If control measures reveal that the
conditional requirements are not met, the National Forest Service may claim the grant payment
(including interest) to be repaid.
6. Amount of subsidy
The support expenditures for 2000 amounted to NOK 2.1 million, paid as unit support per
cubic metre transported, involving about 500 forest owners.  The programme is estimated maintaining
about 50 man-years in the primary forest operation.  No subsidies were paid to any investment to
cooperative log terminals etc., but the programme supported a project, NOK 0.8 million, to forecast
future amount of timber and routes for transport in two west-coast counties.
7. Duration of the subsidy
Starting date: 1976.  The annual support has been de-escalated according to the policy
programme.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Statistical data making an assessment of the possible trade effects is not available.
9.7 Subsidy for manual Thinning
1. The authority responsible for the subsidy
The Ministry of Agriculture through the County National Forest Service.
2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
The annual State Budget
The Agricultural Development Fund (LUF) within  the Agricultural Agreement, administered
by the Ministry of Agriculture through the County National Forest Service.
3. Policy objective of the subsidy
Regional assistance: Job creations and increased activity in rural regions through a sustainable
utilization of the forest resources.
4. Form of the subsidy
Grants.
5. To whom and how the subsidy is granted
The grant is eligible throughout the country and all forest owner categories are eligible.  The
individual County Gove rnor stipulates if, and to what extent, funds may be allocated to this scheme.
Only felling by power saw is eligible.
The maximum subsidy rate is stipulated to NOK 100 per cubic metre.G/SCM/N/71/NOR
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6. Amount of subsidy
The total support expenditures for 2000 amounted to NOK 6.3 million.
7. Duration of the subsidy
Starting date: 1985.  Duration has not been specified.
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
Statistical data making an assessment of the possible trade effects is not available.
10. THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR
10.1 Introduction
The notification of the subsidies in the agricultural sector presented below gives a brief
overview of the general development in the Norwegian Agricultural Policy the last years and of therelevant agricultural subsidy programmes.  The present notification is in line with the previous
notifications on Agriculture by Norway to the Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures
as regards content of information.
Norway also refers to the notifications on domestic support provided to the Committee on
Agriculture.  The last notification (docum ent G/AG/N/NOR/I 30) covers the year 1999.
10.2 Information on the subsidy programmes
The various programmes are listed under the chapter’s 10.2.1 to 10.2.7 below.
The notification covers schemes that have been in force from 1 July 2000 and until
30 June 2001.
Norwegian agricultural policy is implemented in pursuit of objectives concerning production,
income, productivity, regional development, the agricultural landscape and the environment.  The
three later objectives and the multifunctional role of agriculture in general, have been given higherpriority over the last years.
Target prices for farm products (administered prices for grain) and the fiscal support to be
accorded to agriculture are laid down in the a nnual Agricultural Agreement between the farmers'
unions and the Government.  The Agricultural Agreement is subject to ratification and appropriationof budget funds by the Norwegian Parliament.  Allocations for the Agricultural Agreement are made
under Chapter 1150 (Ministry of Agriculture) of the State budget.
Support is provided for grains and oilseeds, fruits and vegetables, milk and dairy products,
meat of bovine animals, veal, sheep, pig, poultry, eggs and wool.  For the various sectors the belowmentioned support schemes apply.  Direct paymen ts, of which most schemes are differentiated by
region, size of farms, amount of arable land and number of animals, play a significant part.G/SCM/N/71/NOR
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1.    The milk sector
Milk production is of vital importance in several rural regions as alternative forms of
agricultural production are scarce.  There is a major policy objective to secure employment and
economic activity in the countryside, maintenance of agricultural landscape, and to fulfil national foodsecurity policies including protecting arable land and securing a decentralised production structure.
Milk producers receive a base deficiency payment applicable equally to output within the
farm level milk quota.  In addition a regional deficiency payment apply to rural regions.  The
deficiency payment is paid for each litre of milk delivered to the dairy.  The amount varies according
to region, and the highest support is given in the northernmost districts.  A structural income support
is provided to each farm.  The support is paid as a lump sum for production above 30 thousand litresof cow's milk and of 15 thousand litres of goat's milk.  The objective of the programme is to equalise
income between larger and smaller holdings.
2. The meat and egg sector
Producers of meat of bovine animals, veal and sheep receive a base deficiency payment to all
output.  In addition a deficiency payment for wool is provided to secure producer prices for wool.
Regional deficiency payment is paid to producers of meat and eggs in less favoured regions.  The
payment is differentiated by region and by kind of meat.  The rates are highest in the northernmost
county.  To equalise differences in farm gate return due to differences in the distance of farms fromslaughterhouses, processing plants and from the major consumer markets, transport support is granted.
A small amount of transport support is granted to the egg sector based on the same rational as for the
meat sector.
3. The grain sector
The Grain Price Support programme aims at securing the current level of production for food
security reasons.  There is a system of administered (guaranteed) prices.  Some transport support and
storage support is granted.
4. Potatoes and horticultural products
There is paid a regional deficiency payment on fruit, berries and vegetables.  In the
horticultural sector some transport support and storage support is also provided.
5. Headage and Acreage support
A major part of the budgetary support is paid within the Acreage and Agricultural Landscape
Scheme and the Headage Support programme.  The support is based on amount of cultivated area and
number of animals and is differentiated by re gion, farm size and kind of animal.  Certain
environmental criteria’s has to be fulfilled in order to receive the support and there is a maximum rate
of support per farm.
6. Vacation and replacement
To enable livestock farmers vacation and time-off they are refunded expenses for hiring
vacation workers on the farm under the Vacation and Replacement Scheme.  The farmers must havean approved temporary substitute scheme and the expenses must be documented.G/SCM/N/71/NOR
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7. Market regulation
Market regulation is mainly financed through the marketing levy.  The producers become
liable to the marketing levy when selling a product.  The aim of the market regulation is to equalise
prices to producers and consumers in different regions and secure supply of agricultural products inall regions of the country.
10.3 Expenditures and market structure
Deficiency payments, the structural income support, the acreage and headage support as well
as the vacation and replacement scheme are granted directly to the farmers.  The rest of the
programmes are market regulation schemes and other indirectly schemes.
The amount of support measured by total cost budgeted for 2000 and 2001 are listed in the
tables 1 to 5 below.
The tables 1 to 10 provide updated information on Agricultural Support in Norway as well as
market information on major agricultural commodities.  2001 figures are provisional.  Some figures
provided last year were provisional and the present figures may differ from these.
Table 1 - Chapter 1150, Agricultural Agreement million NOK
2000 2001
Agricultural Development Fund 620.3 734.0
Market Regulation 84.8 80.4
Price Support 2,186.3 2,426.6
Other direct payments to producers 7,340.1 7,146.7
Total 10,231.5 10,387.7
Table 2 - Chapter 1150, Price Support million NOK
2000 2001
Milk And Milk Products 521.1 535.9
Beef, Veal, Sheep meat and Pig-meat 747.0 911.2
Cereals 663.8 670.6
Wool 135.4 165.8
Other 119.0 143.1
Total 2,186.3 2,426.6
Table 3 - Chapter 1150, Other direct payments to producers million NOK
2000 2001
Structural income support 1,329.8 1,306.5
Headage support, animals 2,283.9 2,234.7
Acreage and cultural landscape scheme 3,329.5 3,210.3
Production support on market crops 102.5 48.6
Transport support, meat and eggs 60.4 79.7
Other 234.0 266.9
Total 7,340.1 7,146.7G/SCM/N/71/NOR
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Table 4 - Base deficiency payment, amount per unit (NOK per litre/kg)
1.7.00-30.6.01 1.7.01-30.6.02
Milk 0.036 0.036
Beef and Veal 2.92 2.92
Sheep meat 4.90 4.90
Table 5 - Regionally deficiency payment, amount per unit (NOK per litre/kg)
1.7.00-30.6.01 1.7.01-30.6.02
Milk20.00/1.58 0.00/1.68
Meats30.00/13.00 0.00/13.00
The last schemes are the results of the annual Agricultural Agreement between the farmers'
unions and the Government.  The agreement is subject to ratification by the Parliament.  While theframework usually not changes from one year to another, there is an ongoing process of review and
evaluation of the programmes.
An assessment of the trade effects of the subsidies is not available.  Below there are however
presented statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the major agriculturalcommodities
4.  Most 2000 figures are provisional and 2001 figures are forecasts.
Table 6 - Cow's milk
Year Received by diaries Consumption, million kg
MILLION
LITRESWhole, low-fat and
skimmed milkCream and sour
cream
1994 1,727 694.5 28.4
1995 1,709 682.5 28.6
1996 1,688 663.0 28.8
1997 1,684 644.9 29.2
1998 1,672 620.2 29.9
1999 1,647 590.0 29.7
2000 1,559 628.6 29.8
2001 1,536 626.8 29.8
Table 7 - Cheese (million kg)
Year Production Exports Imports Consumption
1994 79.7 21.9 2.3 59.7
1995 83.4 23.1 2.4 61.5
1996 85.6 22.5 2.6 63.4
1997 86.9 24.1 2.6 64.6
1998 90.4 22.5 2.6 66.6
                                                     
2 10 zones, varying rates, lowest and highest cited
3 5 zones, varying rates, lowest and highest cited (varies also for kind of meat)
4 Source: Budget Committee on Agriculture for all data except data for grains which are provided by
the Norwegian Agricultural Authorities.G/SCM/N/71/NOR
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Year Production Exports Imports Consumption
1999 83.2 23.3 3.0 65.1
2000 82.5 19.4 3.2 65.9
2001 80.5 19.4 3.2 66.2
Table 8 - Butter (million kg)
Year Production Exports Imports Consumption
1994 17.6 4.0 0.0 13.0
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 15.4 2.3 0.0 12.3
1999 18.7 5.1 0.2 12.1
2000 15.5 3.8 0.2 12.1
2001 13.5 2.1 0.2 12.1
Table 9 - Cereals (million kg)5
Year Production Imports6Exports Consumption7
Wheat
1994 253.1 301.4 7.3 539.6
1995 308.0 125.5 0.0 443.0
1996 245.6 232.5 2.3 448.6
1997 248.5 218.9 0.0 465
1998 253.4 157.2 0.0
1999 225.0 357.5 2.3 511.4
2000 315.7 204.2 0.0 395.3
2001 284.6
Rye
1994 7.0 36.8 0.0 41.9
1995 14.3 25.3 0.0 10.8
1996 12.0 18.3 0.0 44.1
1997 12.1 20.3 0.0 35.9
1998 14.4 28.4 0.0 n.a.
1999 5.0 31.0 0.0 49.5
2000 9.3 1.8 0.0 35.6
2001 6.3
Barley
1994 492.8 206.0 0.0 667.1
1995 535.9 161.4 0.0 665.0
1996 586.7 195.5 0.0 700.5
1997 591.5 27.9 0.1 665.8
                                                     
5 Production + Import - Export may differ from consumption figures. These differences are due to
changes in stocks and storing losses. Figures for imports exports and consumption for 2001 are not available.
6 Figures of import and export from 1995 and thereafter are based on External Trade Statistics by
Official Statistics of Norway.
7 Figures for consumption 2000 and 2001 are estimates.
8 Only rye for feed purposes.
9 Includes triticale.G/SCM/N/71/NOR
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Year Production Imports6Exports Consumption7
1998 594.3 105.1 0.1 n.a.
1999 613.3 16.5 0.2 584.4
2000 557.0 6.3 0.2 592.9
2001 570.7
Oats
1994 291.9 17.5 0.0 341.8
1995 347.4 60.0 0.0 326.0
1996 331.0 109.6 0.0 355.8
1997 322.5 58.4 0.0 406.8
1998 320.0 18.7 0.0 n.a.
1999 374.0 6.2 0.0 353.1
2000 383.9 11.3 0.0 357.6
2001 364.1
Table 10 - Meat (million kg)10
Year Production Exports Imports Consumption
Beef and Veal
1994 86.7 2.0 1.4 86.7
1995 84.3 3.3 1.9 86.8
1996 85.2 5.2 1.7 88.5
1997 88.2 2.9 1.7 86.6
1998 88.0 4.1 3.1 90.4
1999 94.9 8.3 2.9 90.2
2000 90.2 0.5 3.1 91.9
2001 84.0 91.2
Mutton
1994 25.8 0.5 0.0 24.9
1995 26.1 0.7 0.0 27.1
1996 26.6 0.3 0.0 23.6
1997 25.2 0.1 1.1 25.2
1998 24.7 0.7 0.2 24.8
1999 22.4 0.5 8.2 23.6
2000 23.1 0.0 8.7 23.8
2001 22.9 24.3
Pork
1994 90.8 5.5 0.4 96.5
1995 95.6 4.6 0.2 101.2
1996 102.8 2.8 0.6 105.4
1997 104.9 1.3 2.0 106.4
1998 107.8 1.7 1.6 106.7
1999 107.7 11.7 11.4 102.8
2000 102.0 1.3 1.9 105.1
2001 104.5 107.8
                                                     
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Year Production Exports Imports Consumption
Poultry meat
1994 25.6 0.4 0.1 27.1
1995 28.6 1.3 0.1 28.3
1996 32.4 0.2 0.0 30.6
1997 33.4 0.0 0.0 33.6
1998 32.4 0.0 0.0 31.4
1999 36.6 0.0 0.2 37.5
2000 42.6 0.1 0.3 39.2
2001 38.4 40.9
Eggs
1994 51.5 0.0 2.2 48.1
1995 49.3 0.2 1.5 49.3
1996 48.8 0.7 1.5 48.8
1997 46.9 0.7 1.8 46.9
1998 47.3 0.7 1.7 45.2
1999 48.2 1.3 0.25 45.0
2000 46.6 1.9 2.0 44.5
2001 46.9 0.3 1.6 45.4
Sources
1. Budget Committee for Agriculture (Budsjettnemda for Jordbruket) – Jordbrukets
totalregnskap 2000 - 2001. Avgitt 2001
2. Norwegian Agricultural Authorities (SLF)3. External Trade, Statistics Norway (Statistisk Sentralbyra).
4. Proposition No 82 (1999-2000) to the Parliament by the Ministry of Government
Administration
5. Proposition No 92 (2000-2001) to the Parliament by the Ministry of Government
Administration.
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