WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/SCM/N/155/NOR 
31 October 2007 
 (07-4728) 
Committee on Subsidies and 
Countervailing Measures Original:   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 notification, dated 11 October 200 7, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Norway.    G/SCM/N/155/NOR 
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  TABLE OF CONTENTS 
 
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1.
 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................... .. 4 
2. ASSISTANCE TO RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SCHEMES.................................... 4  
2.1 Industrial R&D Contracts ....................................................................................................... 4 
2.2 Public R&D Co ntracts........................................................................................................... ...5 
2.3 Industrial R&D program mes and projects ............................................................................6  
2.4  Tax Credit for Ex penses on R&D...........................................................................................8  
2.5 Scheme for research and development concerning gas technologies with 
improved environmental performa nce ("Gassnova Aid Scheme")......................................8  
3. ASSISTANCE TO DISADVANTAGED REGIONS ............................................................. 10  
3.1 Regional Development Grant.................................................................................................10  
3.2 Scheme for Restructuring Regions De pendent on a Single Industry .................................11  
3.3 The Norwegian Corporation for Industria l Estates and Development (SIVA).................12  
3.4 National Programmes for Regional Development ...............................................................13  
3.5  Regional transport aid......................................................................................................... ...14 
3.6  National transport aid ......................................................................................................... ...14 
4. ASSISTANCE TO SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED ENTERPRISES .................................. 15  
4.1 Development Grant scheme ...................................................................................................15  
4.2 The Public Advisory System ..................................................................................................16  
4.3 Seed Capital Funds ............................................................................................................. ....17  
4.4 Guarantee scheme for loans and credits...............................................................................18  
5. ASSISTANCE TO ENVIRONMENT..................................................................................... 19  
5.1 Aid for development and knowledge and information on sustainable production 
and consumption ................................................................................................................ .....19  
5.2 The Energy Fund ................................................................................................................ ....20  
6. ASSISTANCE TO EXPORT PROMOTION.......................................................................... 21  
6.1 Export development pr ogramme for SMEs .........................................................................21  
6.2 Export Credit Financing Scheme ..........................................................................................22  
6.3  Export Credit Guarantees......................................................................................................2 2 
7. ASSISTANCE TO SPECIFIC INDUSTRY SECTORS ......................................................... 23  
7.1 Reduction of CO 2-tax on mineral oils and exemption from the tax on mineral oil 
(base-tax on heating oil) for the paper and pulp, herring meal and fish meal industries..................................................................................................................... .............23
 
7.2 Press subs idies ................................................................................................................ .........25  
7.3  National programmes for the promotio n of Norwegian space industry ............................26  
7.4  International promotion of Norway as a tourist destination ..............................................27   G/SCM/N/155/NOR 
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  7.5 Research, development and innovation (in the maritime industry) ...................................27  
8. ASSISTANCE TO THE FISHERY SECTOR ........................................................................ 28  
8.1 Transport Support.............................................................................................................. ....28  
8.2 Interest Rate Subsidies for Fishin g Vessels for Domest ic Deliveries..................................29  
8.3 Support to the Modernisation and Capacity  Adjustment of the Fishing Fleet;  
Decommissioning Grant – The Structural Fund..................................................................30  
8.4   Research Fishery............................................................................................................... ......31  
9. ASSISTANCE TO FORESTRY SECTOR ............................................................................. 32  
9.1 Tax Concessions in Forestry:  The Fo rest Trust Fund and the 5-year Average 
Tax Assessment ................................................................................................................. ......32  
9.2 Subsidies for Forest Management Planning.........................................................................33  
9.3 Subsidies for industrial and environmental purposes in forestry ......................................34  
9.4 Subsidies for Round Wood Sale and Transport in Forestry...............................................35  
10. THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR ......................................................................................... 36  
10.1 Introduction................................................................................................................... ..........36  
10.2 Information on the subsidy programmes..............................................................................36  
10.2.1  The milk sector................................................................................................................ ........37  
10.2.2   The meat a nd egg sectors ...................................................................................................... 37 
10.2.3  The grain sector ............................................................................................................... .......37  
10.2.4  Potatoes and horticultural products......................................................................................37  
10.2.5  Headage and Acreage support...............................................................................................37  
10.2.6  Vacation and replacement......................................................................................................3 7 
10.2.7  Market regulation .............................................................................................................. .....38  
10.3  Expenditures and market structure ......................................................................................38  
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  1. INTRODUCTION 
 This report covers state aid programmes a nd schemes that were in operation in 2005 and 
2006.  The amount of subsidies reported refers to act ual payments in the fiscal years 2005 and 2006.   
  Through Norway's participation in the European Economic Area (EEA), Norwegian 
legislation, under which subsidies are granted, is consistent with the legislation of the European 
Union (EU) in this field with the exception of aid to  the agriculture and fisheries sectors.  All subsidy 
schemes to sectors other than agriculture and fi sheries are notified to the EFTA Surveillance 
Authority (ESA) for approval before implementation.    
The main business support institution in Norway is from 1 January 2004 Innovation Norway.  
The Research Council of Norway is the main auth ority responsible for subsidies to research and 
development.   
 
2. ASSISTANCE TO RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SCHEMES 
2.1 Industrial R&D Contracts 1. The authority responsible for the subsidy
 
  Administered by Innovation Norway 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. 
• Specific Guidelines for Public R&D Contracts and Industrial R&D Contracts approved by the 
Ministry of Trade and Industry.   
 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
 
 
Support is granted to a variety of projects and sectors. Projects eligible for support are R&D 
co-operating projects between enterprises, e.g. a major customer and a lesser subcontractor.   
 
Conditions applying from 1 April 1995  
 
Subsidies are granted to applied research and development projects in accordance with 
international state aid guidelines.   
 
Costs eligible for aid are: personnel costs, overh ead, current costs, consultancy and equivalent 
services and instrument and equipment.  Only cost s 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.   
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  6. Amount of subsidy  
  Total payment in 2005 was NOK 164.7 million.    Total payment in 2006 was NOK 138.4 million.    The average subsidy per project of new grants in 2006 was about NOK 1.15 million.   
 
7. Duration of the subsidy
 
  Starting date:  1 January 1994.  Duration has not been specified.    
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
Statistical data showing trade effects are not available.   
 
2.2 Public R&D Contracts 
1. The authority responsible for the subsidy  
  Administered by Innovation Norway 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.   
• Specific Guidelines for Public R&D Contracts and Industrial R&D Contracts approved by 
the Ministry of Trade and Industry.   
 3. Policy objective of the subsidy
 
  Stimulate R&D (Product development) and building business networks.   
 
Improve the quality and effectiveness of servi ces supplied by public entities by implementing 
new and improved technology.    4. Form of subsidy
 
 
 Grants.    5.  To whom and how the subsidy is granted
 
 
A Public R&D Contract is an agreement be tween a Norwegian enterprise and a public 
authority that asks for the development of a new produc t 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
 
 
Subsidy is granted to applied research and development projects in accordance with 
international state aid guidelines.    G/SCM/N/155/NOR 
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  Costs eligible for aid are: personnel costs, overh ead, current costs, consultancy and equivalent 
services and instrument and equipment.  Only cost s 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 2005 was NOK 16.6 million.   
Total payment in 2006 was NOK 41.4 million.   
 
The average subsidy per project of new grants in 2006 was about NOK 1.18 million.   
 7. Duration of the subsidy
 
 
 Starting date:  1968.  Duration has not been specified.   
 8. Trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
Statistical data indicating trade effects are not available.   
 2.3 Industrial R&D programmes and projects 
1. The authority responsible for the subsidy
 
 
Administered by the Research Council of Norway (RCN).  RCN's funds come from:   
 
• the Ministry of Education and Research 
• the Ministry of Trade and Industry 
• the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy 
• the Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs 
• the Ministry of Agriculture and Food 
• the Ministry of Environment 
• the Ministry of Transport and Communications 
• the Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion 
 2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted 
 
  Funds from each ministry come from the State Budget which is approved by the Norwegian Parliament by the end of each year.  New programme s have to be approved by the Ministry of Trade 
and Industry before they can be started.  Guide lines for the subsidy programmes as such have been 
approved by the Ministry of Trade and Industr y and subsequently by the EFTA Surveillance 
Authority according to the EEA-agreement.    3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
 
 Main objective is to promote innovation and wealth creation in business and industry by encouraging and supporting R&D activities leading to:    
• international competitiveness and sustainable business and industry based on knowledge, 
expertise, network and learning.   
• industrial R&D efforts emphasising long -term socio-economic dividends.    G/SCM/N/155/NOR 
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  • an increase in the number of enterprises that take a systematic approach to research and 
development.   
• collaboration and networking.   
 4. Form of subsidy
 
 
Support is given as grants to individual units  to whom RCN has a contract with.   
 5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided.
 
  Support is granted to a variety of R&D projects, in different sectors.  R&D-projects eligible are projects where the project includes co-operation between enterprises (mostly more than one), and 
where R&D institutes in most case s also are included in this co-operation.  Most projects include 
more than 5 participants.  The bulk of the project s are typically mostly within the stage of basic 
industrial research and applied research.  En terprises all over Norway and from all Norwegian 
industry participate in projects.  SMEs are given priority by RCN.  Where private enterprises are 
contractors, maximum aid intensity is not allowed to  exceed 50 per cent of the total project cost.  Only 
costs directly related to the accomplishment of the R&D projects are eligible.  Costs eligible for aid 
are:    
• Personnel costs.   
• Current costs.   
• Consultancy and service costs.   
• In some projects instruments and equipment may also be included.   
  The condition for RCN aid is that the R&D-contra ctors prove that they can put in other funds 
than the funds from RCN (in form of funds from other sources or in form of own fund or as input of 
own man-hours).  The individual R&D-contractors ma y participate in more than one R&D project, 
both as contractor and as sub-contractors (participants).    6. Amount of subsidy
 
 
 Total payment for the year 2005 for new and current  projects was 400.0 million NOK.  The 
number of new  projects was 286.  The average subsidy for 2006 per new project was 670,311 NOK, 
i.e. 191.7 million NOK in total.  For the total pr oject period and for all new projects together the 
amount of subsidy amounts to appr oximately 498.4 million NOK.   
 
 Total payment for the year 2006 for new and current  projects was 588.1 million NOK.  The 
number of new  projects was 344.  The average subsidy for 2006 per new project was 900,140 NOK, 
i.e. 309.6 million NOK in total.  For the total pr oject period and for all new projects together the 
amount of subsidy amounts to appr oximately 1,350 million NOK.   
 
7. Duration of the subsidy  
  Duration for RCN's the current R&D-programme is 8 to 10 years.  There is no specific 
duration of the actual aid scheme.    8. Trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
 Statistical data indicating trade effects are not available.    G/SCM/N/155/NOR 
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  2.4 Tax Credit for Expenses on R&D 
1.  The authority responsible for the subsidy
  
  The Ministry of Finance through the Research Council of Norway.    
2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
 
  Tax legislation, Ot.prp. No. 1 (2002 - 2003).    3.  Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
 
Stimulate the business sector to increase its R&D activities.   
 4.  Form of the subsidy
 
 
 Tax concession (tax credit). 
 5. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
 
  All sectors and regions, there is no discrimination between se ctors or regions.  The Scheme 
provides tax credits for industrial and commercia l enterprises on their R&D expenses.  The aid 
scheme supports internal R&D projects as well as purchases from approved universities, institutes and 
laboratories.  The tax credit is set at 20 per cen t of R&D expenses (18 per cent for large companies), 
up to expenses per company of NOK 4 million fo r internal R&D, and up to NOK 8 million for 
external purchases.  The total basis per company should not exceed NOK 8 million.  Projects have to 
be approved as R&D ex ante  by the Research Council of Norway, and the project expenditure 
certified ex post  by an auditor.  Companies in a non-ta xpaying position are paid the excess amount as 
part of the yearly tax settlement.    6. Amount of subsidy 
 
  2003:  NOK 696.4 million.   
 2004:  NOK 1,280 million.   
 2005:  NOK 1,390 million (estimated).    2006:  NOK 1,195 million (estimated).    7.  Duration of the subsidy 
 
 
 No time limit.   
 8. Statistical data permitting an assessme nt of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
 Statistical data indicating trade effects are not available.   
 
2.5 Scheme for research and development co ncerning gas technologies with improved 
environmental performance ("Gassnova Aid Scheme") 
1. The authority responsible for the subsidy  
 
 Administered by Gassnova on behalf of the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy.    G/SCM/N/155/NOR 
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  2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted  
 
• The Annual State Budget approved by the Parliament.   
• The Gas Technology Fund.   
 3. Policy objective of the subsidy
 
 
The purpose is to stimulate development and testing of CO 2 capture and storage technologies.  
The scheme supports research, development, testi ng and demonstration of new technologies.   
  Short term objectives:   
• Qualify and reduce cost s associated with CO
2 capture from gas-fired power plants.   
• Establish methods for reliable geological storage of CO 2.   
 
 Longer term objectives:   
• Improve or develop technologies with the potential to significantly improve efficiency 
and profitability in the field of power production with CO 2 capture.   
• Develop robust methods for CO 2 storage.  This means the methods must satisfy the 
requirements for approval as a climate measure pursuant to international agreements.   
 4. Form of subsidy
 
 
 Grants.    5. To whom and how the subsidy is granted
 
 
Support is granted to a variety of CO 2 capture and storage projects within the electricity and 
industrial sector.  Projects eligible for support are research and development and demonstration 
projects within the field of CO 2 capture and storage.   
  Support from Gassnova may be granted to three types of project scope:   
• Technological and business oriented feasibility studies in which new technologies are 
assessed individually or as part of a value ch ain.  Studies shall focus on the technological 
and commercial potential and cost effectiveness of new solutions.   
• Financial assistance to testing of technologi es in pilot scale conditions e.g. individual 
process stages.   
• Financial assistance to demonstration of technol ogies.  Testing and operation of plants in 
a technical or semi industrial scale, where th e purpose is to accumulate data which can 
demonstrate performance, availability, relia bility and provide a basis for design 
optimisation.  The project must generate scalable technical and commercial design 
parameters to support design and comme rcial evaluation of full scale industrial 
application, and be adequate to enable suppliers to offer functional guarantees.   
 6. Amount of subsidy
 
 
 Total payment in 2006 was NOK 9 million.   
 7. Duration of the subsidy
 
  Starting date:  30 November 2005.  Duration is 10 year.   G/SCM/N/155/NOR 
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  8. Trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
Statistical data showing trade effects are not available.   
 
3. ASSISTANCE TO DISADVANTAGED REGIONS 
3.1 Regional Development Grant  1.  The authority responsible for the subsidy
 
 
 The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development through Innovation Norway.   
 
2.  The legislation under which it is granted  
 
• Act no. 130 of 19 December 2003.   
• Guidelines of January 2005 on "Use and admini stration of chapter 551 post 60 Grants to 
County Municipalities for Regional Development".1   
• Regulation of May 2003 on Investment aid a nd geographical delimitation of areas eligible 
for regional aid.2   
• The Annual State Budget.   
 
3.  Policy objective of the subsidy  
  Regional aid;  job creation, contribute to de velop permanent and profitable business in areas 
with special employment problems or a low level of economic activity.     
4.  Form of subsidy
 
  Grants and loans.    5.  To whom and how the subsidy is granted
 
 
 Enterprises situated in the assisted ar eas.  SMEs are given priority.   
  The scheme is available for enterprises in a ll 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-ope ration etc. and not to tangible investment) and R&D-projects.   
  The assisted area is divided in three zones.  In  zone A, the general ai d intensity is maximum 
25 per cent of the investment costs and SMEs may obta in in addition 5 percentage points.  In zone B, 
the 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 gene ral 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 
                                                     
 
1 Revised guidelines in effect from 1.1.2007.   
2 Revised regulation in effect as of 1.1.2007.    G/SCM/N/155/NOR 
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  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 2005:  NOK 607.5 million.   
 Total payment in 2006:  NOK 877 million.    7.  Duration of the subsidy
 
 
 Starting date:  1987.  Duration has not been specified.   
  8.  Trade effects of the subsidy
 
  Information on trade effects is not available.   
 
3.2 Scheme for Restructuring Region s 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 Innovation Norway.   
 
2.  Legislation under which it is granted
 
  The Annual State Budget (Ministry of lo cal government and regional development) 
chapter 551 post 60 and chapter 552 post 72.   
 
 Guidelines of January 2005 on "Use and admi nistration of chapter 551 post 60 Grants to 
County Municipalities for Regional Development".     Guidelines of January 2005 on "Use and ad ministration of chapter 552 post 72 National 
Schemes for regional development".   
 
3.  Policy objective
 
  Restructuring and job creation in municipa lities and regions who are dependent on a single 
industry experiencing serious 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
 
 
 2005:  NOK 111.63 million.    2006:  NOK 35 million.   G/SCM/N/155/NOR 
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  7.  Duration of the subsidy
 
  Starting date 1987.  Duration has not been specified.    8.  Trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
 Statistical data showing trade effects are not available.   
 
3.3 The Norwegian Corporation for Indus trial 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 Government  and Regional Development, Ch. 552.72).   
  Regulation on SIVA of 27.11.92.    3.  Policy objective
  
  Primary objective:    
 
 SIVA provides infrastructural support by offering industrial real estate locations to small and 
medium-sized enterprises.     Secondary objective:   
 
 Increase knowledge-based entrepreneurship th rough co-operation, network building and 
consulting.   
 4.  Form of the subsidy
 
 
 Part investments in infrastructure such as industrial real estate.   
  5.  To whom and how the subsidy is paid
 
 
Support is provided to a variety of projects and sectors. Most recipients are SMEs according 
to the relevant EEA-definitions.  Primarily to ma nufacturing industry located in assisted areas.   
   Grants cover costs eligible under the noti on of "soft aid" (costs must meet one-off 
requirements for up-to-date knowledge in various fields  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 2005:  NOK 71 million.    Budgeted to SIVA in 2006:  NOK 57.27 million.   
  
7.  Duration of the subsidy
 
  Starting date:  1992.  Duration has not been specified.    G/SCM/N/155/NOR 
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  8.  Trade effects of the subsidy  
 
 Statistical data showing trade effects 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 In dustrial and Regional Development Fund (SND) 
(from 1.1.2004, Innovation Norway has ta ken over the responsibilities of SND).   
 
2. Legislation under which it is granted
 
 
• Guidelines of January 2005 on "Use and administration of chapter 552 post 72 National 
Schemes for regional development". 
• The yearly State Budget.   
 
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 overall 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.  The major part is 
granted to research institutes/centres located in assisted areas, as well as regional development 
agencies for use in assisted areas.  Single enterprises may not receive support from this scheme unless 
they are involved in a cooperation pluri-annua l 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 Inn ovation Norway and the country municipalities.   
 6. Amount of subsidy
 
 
 Payment in 2005:  NOK 143.5 million.   
 Payment in 2006:  NOK 184.9 million.    7. Duration of the subsidy
 
 
 Starting date:  1986.  Duration has not been specified.   
 8. Trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
 Statistical data showing trade effects are not available.   
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  3.5  Regional transport aid 
1. Authority responsible
 
  The Ministry of Local Government and Regi onal Development, The County Municipalities of 
Sør-Trøndelag, Nord-Trøndelag, Nordland, Troms, Finnmark.   
 
2. Legislation under which it is granted
 
  Yearly State Budget.    
3. Policy objective of the subsidy:
 
  Stimulate economic growth in less developed areas by means of reducing the competitive disadvantages due to long distances, difficult tr ansport conditions and scattered population.   
 
4. Form of the subsidy
 
  Grants.    5. To whom and how the subsidy is paid
 
 
The purpose of the scheme is to partly offset additional transport costs in relation to firms 
located in the northernmost low population density areas of Norway.  Additional transport costs mean 
the extra costs caused by movements of goods within the national borders.    6. Amount of subsidy
 
 
 Subsidy 2005:  NOK 10.72 mill.    Estimate 2006:  NOK 10.72 mill.    7. Duration of the subsidy
 
 
 Duration has not been specified.   
 8. Trade effects of the subsidy
 
  Statistical data showing trade effects are not available.   
 
3.6  National transport aid 
1. Authority responsible
 
  The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Innovation Norway.    
2. Legislation under which it is granted
 
 
• The yearly State Budget.   
• Regulation of June 2004 on Nati onal Transport aid scheme.    G/SCM/N/155/NOR 
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  3. Policy objective of the subsidy  
  Stimulate economic growth in less developed areas by means of reducing the competitive drawbacks due to long distances, difficult tran sport conditions and s cattered population.   
 
4. Form of the subsidy
 
  Grants.    5. To whom and how the subsidy is paid
 
 
The Scheme provides subsidies for long haul tr ansports within the Norwegian borders.  Aid 
may only be given in respect of the extra costs of transporting goods inside the national territory, 
calculated on the basis of the most direct and economical mode of transport between the place of 
production and processing and the nearest commercial outlet.   
 
6. Amount of subsidy  
  2005:  NOK 93.8 mill.    2006:  NOK 141.1 mill.    
7. Duration of the subsidy
 
  Duration has not been specified.    8. Trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
 Statistical data showing trade effects are not available.    
4. ASSISTANCE TO SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED ENTERPRISES 
4.1 Development Grant scheme 
1. The authority responsible for the subsidy
 
 
 The Ministry of Trade and Industry through Innovation Norway.    2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
 
 
• Act no 130 of 19 December 2003 on Innovation Norway.   
• 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,  approved 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 impr ove the efficiency of the industry.   G/SCM/N/155/NOR 
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  4. Form of subsidy
 
  Grant.   
 5. To whom and how the subsidy is granted
 
 
The scheme is primarily intended for SME and support is granted to a variety of projects.  It is 
available for all sectors except for insurance, banking and finance, shipping, oi l and gas exploration, 
public administration and public sector commercial enterprises.    
Conditions applying from 1 April 1995
 
 
Subsidy allowed to SMEs (max. 250 employ ees 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 to establishing 
of network co-operation etc., no physi cal investment, no operating aid);   
• Maximum 35 per cent of costs eligible for a pplied 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 percent to R&D 
projects or subsidy up to € 50.000 in respect of one defined category over a three years period.   
 
6. Amount of subsidy
 
  Total payment in 2005 was NOK 68 million.   
Total payment in 2006 was NOK 98 million.   
 7. Duration of the subsidy
 
 
 Starting date:  1 January 1993.  Duration has not been specified.    8. Trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
Statistical data showing 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:    
• Norwegian Design Council (ND).   
• Euro Info Centres (EIC).   
 2. The legislation under which the subsidy is granted
 
 
 The Annual State Budget.   
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  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
 
 
The Norwegian Design Council main objective is  to increase awareness of the value of 
professional design to businesses.  It offers seminars and lectures on design as well as advice and support on design issues.    
EIC gives information about the internal Market within the European Economic Area (EEA) 
to small and medium sized companies in Norway.   
 6. Amount of subsidy
 
  The grants given to the institutions in or der to provide the services (all sectors) in 2005 
and 2006:   
 
• Norwegian Design Council (ND): 
 
Total payment in 2005 NOK 25 million.   Total payment in 2006 NOK 25 million.   
 
• Euro Info Centres (EIC):   
 
Total payment in 2005 NOK 2.25 million.   Total payment in 2006 NOK 2.35 million.   
 7. Duration of the subsidy
 
 
 Duration has not been specified.    8. Trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
Statistical data showing trade effects are not available.   
 
4.3 Seed Capital Funds 
1. The authority responsible for the subsidy  
  The Norwegian Ministry of Trade and Industry through Innovation Norway.   
 
2. The legislation under which the subsidy is granted
 
  State Budgets 1997-2000 and 2004-2005.   
 3. Policy objective of the subsidy
 
 
 Increase access to seed capital to ne w innovative high-growth firms.   G/SCM/N/155/NOR 
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  4. Form of subsidy
 
  Loans to investors on favourable terms.    5. To whom and how the subsidy is granted
 
 
The subsidy is provided to investors in order to make them increase their supply of early stage 
venture capital.  Investors participating must pr ovide same amount of capital as the state.  The 
investors operate the scheme through six independ ent and privately owned seed capital funds.   
 
6. Amount of subsidy  
 
• Total loans of NOK 1,757 million.   
• Total payment by the end 2006 is NOK 391 million.   
 7. Duration of the subsidy
 
 
 Until the funds cease operations, but no longer than 15 years from the establishment of the 
funds.    8. Trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
Statistical data showing trade effects are not available.   
 
4.4 Guarantee scheme for loans and credits 
1. The authority responsible for the subsidy  
  The Norwegian Ministry of Trade and Industry through Innovation Norway.   
 
2.  The legislation under which the subsidy is granted
 
 
The Annual State Budget.   
 
3. Policy objective of the subsidy  
  To give assistance to SMEs and to impr ove the efficiency of the industry.   
 4. Form of subsidy
 
 
 Guarantee.   
 5.  To whom and how is the subsidy granted
 
 
• Support is granted to a variety of projects in different sectors.   
• The scheme is primarily intended for SMEs .  The primary objective is expansion, 
modernization, restructuring, development and new establishment in industry.   
• Guarantees are available for all sectors ex cept for insurance, banking and finance, 
shipping, oil and gas exploration, public administration and public sector commercial 
enterprises.   
• Guarantee premium: 1-1.5 per cent  depending on coverage (50-75 per cent).   
• Duration:  Working capital normally < 3 years, max 4 years, extension to 7 years.   
• Investment loans:  "Lifespan of investment" up to 12 years.    G/SCM/N/155/NOR 
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• Deficiency guarantees on a pro rata basis, al so working capital facility guarantees cover 
up to 75 per cent of possible losses.  However the guarantees will normally be limited to 50 per cent of possible losses.  Underwriting fees is 1 per cent for guarantees covering up to 50 per cent of possible losses and 1.5 per cen t for higher liability, for losses higher than 
50 per cent. 
 
• The duration of a working capital facility guar antee is normally 3 years.  The maximum 
length is 4 years.  The period of duration can be prolonged.  However, the total length of a 
guarantee may under no circumstances exceed 7 years.  The duration of guarantees on investment loans is limited to 12 years and may not exceed the working life of the investment.  Guarantees can only enter into force if bankruptcy or debt negotiations are 
started.  It is then assumed that the ru les of the bankruptcy law are followed.   
 6. Amount of subsidy
 
  Guarantees paid out for 2005:  NOK  2 million.   
Guarantees paid out for 2006:  NOK  3 million.   
 7.  Duration of the subsidy
 
  Duration has not been specified.    
8.  Trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
Statistical data showing trade effects are not available.   
 
5. ASSISTANCE TO ENVIRONMENT 
5.1 Aid for development and knowledge and information on sustainable production and 
consumption 
1. The Authority responsible for the subsidy  
  Ministry of the Environment.   
 
2. The legislation under which the subsidy is granted
 
  The Annual State Budget (chapter 1400,73).    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
 
  Support is granted to a few projects.  Financia l support to these companies takes all of the aid 
available.   G/SCM/N/155/NOR 
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  6. Amount of the subsidy
 
  Total payment in 2005 was NOK 23.71 million.   
Total payment in 2006 was NOK 23.2 million.   
 
7. Duration of the subsidy
 
 
Starting date:  1 January 1990.  Duration has not  been specified, but the subsidies get smaller 
every year.    
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
 
  Statistical data showing trade effects are not available.    5.2 The Energy Fund
3 
1. Authority responsible for the subsidy  
 
The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy is respons ible for the scheme.  Enova SF is responsible 
for implementation and administration of the scheme.    2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
 
 
• Parliamentary decision of 5 April 2001 with provisions by the Ministry of Petroleum and 
Energy of 21 December 2001.   
• Energy Act of 29 June 1990 no. 50 with re gulations of 10 December 2001 no. 1377.   
 3. Policy objective
 
 
The primary objective is energy saving and environmentally friendly energy production 
(production from new renewable energy sources such as wind, biomass, solar, etc., and central heating 
based on new renewable energy sources, heat pumps and waste heat).    4. Form of the subsidy
 
 
 Grant for projects in energy saving and new renewable sources of energy:    
• Investment support for energy saving systems and promotion of new renewable sources of 
energy.   
 5. To whom and how the subsidy is paid
 
 
 The scheme applies to all types of companies, all regions and all sectors.    6. Amount of subsidy
 
 
For 2005 the budget was 731 million NOK, and fo r 2006 the budget was 739 million NOK.  
The budget is financed by a levy on the distribution tariffs and grants over the State Budget.  In the 
                                                      
3 The schemes "Grant programme for introduction of new energy technology" (former chapter 5.7) and 
"Information and education measures in the field of energy efficiency" were from 1 January 2002 merged under 
a new scheme called "The Energy Fund".  The activities of the two schemes will continue under the new 
scheme.    G/SCM/N/155/NOR 
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  future the grant over the State Budget will be replaced by yearly yield from a statutory fund 
established in 2007.    7. Duration of the subsidy
 
 
The scheme came into force 01.01.02.  It w ill remain in force as long as an agreement 
between the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy and Enova exists.  The current agreement is temporary 
and last till the end of 2007.  It is anticipated that  a new four-year agreement for the period 2008-2011 
will be signed be the end of 2007.  The agreement is tied to objectives stated by the Storting (the 
Parliament) aiming at 2010.  The Government has announced a prolongation of the scheme till 2016 
and a following expansion of the objectives.   
 8. Trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
Statistical information indicating trade effects are not available.   
 
6. ASSISTANCE TO EXPORT PROMOTION 
6.1 Export development programme for SMEs  
1. The Authority responsible for the subsidy  
  The Ministry of Trade and Industry, through Innovation Norway.   
 
2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
 
 
• The Annual State Budget.  
• Specific guidelines for Entrepreneur programme.   
 3. Policy objective of the subsidy
 
 
Business development and export promotion of SME, with focus on small, highly knowledge- 
and technology based entrepreneurial enterprises with high export potential.    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 Innovation Norway.    5.  To whom and how the subsidy is granted
 
 
Support is granted to small, highly knowle dge- and technology based entrepreneurial 
enterprises with high export potential.  With sma ll enterprises it here means up to 100 employees.   
 
Support covers costs partly incurred by the co mpanies for services obtained from Innovation 
Norway 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 2005:  The Entrepreneur Programme:  NOK 30.1 million.   
Amount of subsidy in 2006:  The Entrepreneur Programme:  NOK 18.8 million.   G/SCM/N/155/NOR 
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  7. Duration of the subsidy
 
  Starting date:  1 February 2002.  Duration has not been specified.    8.  Trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
Statistical data showing trade effects are not available.   
 
6.2 Export Credit Financing Scheme 
1. The Authority responsible for the subsidy  
 
 The Ministry of Trade and Industry through Eksportfinans ASA.    2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
 
 
The Annual State Budget.   
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
 
To promote Norwegian exports of goods and ser vices by offering officially supported export 
credits in accordance with the OECD "Arrange ment on Officially Supported Export Credits" 
(hereinafter called "the OECD Arrangement").   
 4. Form of subsidy
 
 
Interest rate support and currency risk alleviation.   
 
5. To whom and how the subsidy is paid  
 
The receivers of the officially supported export credits are the foreign purchasers of 
Norwegian capital goods.  Export credits are offered at interest rates set according to the OECD 
Arrangement.   
 
6. Amount of subsidy  
 
The amount of subsidy for 2005 was NOK 40,1million.   The amount of subsidy for 2006 was NOK 35 million.   
 
7. Duration of the subsidy
 
 
Starting date:  1978.  The duration of the subsidy has not been decided.   
 8. Trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
Statistical data showing trade effects are not available.   
 
6.3  Export Credit Guarantees 
1. The Authority responsible for the subsidy  
 
 Ministry of Trade and Industry through Guar antee Institute for export Credits (GIEK).  
GIEK's operations follow the general framework laid  down by The Storting and the Ministry of Trade 
and Industry.  GIEK has, however, a high degree of independence.    G/SCM/N/155/NOR 
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  2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted  
 
• Regulations of 14 February 1994.   
• The yearly State Budget and revised budget.   
 3. Policy objective of the subsidy
 
 
To promote Norwegian exports of goods and ser vices 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 rul es of the OECD "Arrangements for officially 
Supported Export Credit" and the "Berne Union Unde rstanding".  GIEK does not pay out subsidies, 
only indemnification after defaults.    6. Amount of subsidy
 
 
 The guarantees are issued on behalf of the Norwegian government.  The financial aim is 
balance in the long term.    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
 
 
 Statistical data showing trade effects are not available.   
 
7. ASSISTANCE TO SPECIFIC INDUSTRY SECTORS 
7.1 Reduction of CO 2-tax on mineral oils and exemption from the tax on mineral oil (base-
tax on heating oil) for the paper and pulp, herring meal and fish meal industries 
1. Authority responsible for the subsidy  
 
 The Ministry of Finance.    2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
 
 
The tax rates of the CO 2 tax and tax on mineral oil (base- tax on heating oil) and the tax 
concessions are decided by the Parliament during the annual budget process.    3. Policy objective of the subsidy
 
 
The CO 2 taxes were introduced 1 January 1991 and are high compared to similar taxes that 
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  was introduced 1 January 2000.  The above-mentioned tax concessions have been carried through to 
avoid an undesirable worsening of the c oncerned companies' competitive power.   
 4. Form of the subsidy
 
 
 Tax concession.  
 5. To whom and how the subsidy is granted
 
 
Tax concessions for the paper and pulp industry and the herring meal and fish meal industries.   
 
 (a) CO 2 tax 
  Main rules :  An excise duty is levied on mineral oil.  In 2005, the tax rate was NOK 0.52 per 
litre, in 2006 the tax rate was NOK 0.53 per litre and in 2007 the tax rate is NOK 0.54 per litre.   
 
 Tax concession :  The CO
2 tax on mineral oil that is used by  the paper and pulp industry and the 
herring meal and fish meal industries are reduced to  50 per cent of the tax rate defined as the main 
rule (i.e. NOK 0.26 per litre in 2005, NOK 0.27 per litre in 2006 and 0. 27 per litre in 2007).  
 
International shipping, vessels used for fish ing and hunting and international aviation are 
exempted from the CO 2-tax on mineral oil.   
  (b) Tax on mineral oil (base-tax on heating oil)   Main rules :  An excise duty is levied on mineral oil.  In 2005, the tax rate was NOK 0.414 per 
litre, in 2006 the tax rate was NOK 0.421 per litre an d in 2007 the tax rate is NOK 0.429 per litre.  
 
 Tax concession :  The paper and pulp industry and the herring meal and fish meal industries are 
exempted from the tax on mineral oil (base-tax on heating oil).    
Shipping, vessels used for fishing and huntin g and aviation are exempted from the tax on 
mineral oil (base-tax on heating oil).   
 6. The amount of subsidy
 
 
Expenditure for 2005:  
 
CO 2 tax:   
The paper and pulp industry:    NOK 43.0 million.   
The herring meal and fish meal industries:  NOK   7.4 million.   
 
Tax on mineral oil (base-tax on heating oil):   
The paper and pulp industry:    NOK 50.2 million.   
The herring meal and fish meal industries:  NOK 12.0 million.   
 
Expenditure for 2006:  
 
CO 2 tax: 
The paper and pulp industry:     NOK 39.3 million.   
The herring meal and fish meal industries:  NOK   3.6 million.    G/SCM/N/155/NOR 
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  Tax on mineral oil (base-tax on heating oil): 
The paper and pulp industry:    NOK 41.8 million.   
The herring meal and fish meal industries:  NOK   9.1 million.   
 7. Duration of the subsidy
 
 
 Starting date:     (a) CO
2 tax:    1 January 1993.   
 (b) Tax on mineral oil:   1 January 2000.   
 
 The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) a pproved in decision of 15 December 2004 the 
reduced CO 2 tax and the exemption from the tax on minera l oil for the paper and pulp industry until 
31 December 2010.  The herring meal and fishmeal  industries are outside the scope of the EEA 
Agreement.   
 
8. Trade effects of the subsidy  
  Statistical data showing trade effects are not available.    
7.2 Press subsidies 
1.  Title of subsidy programme
 
  The Press Grant Scheme.    2.   Period covered by the notification
 
 
 The years 2005 and 2006.    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:  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 each individual newspaper per annum 
circulation.  Newspapers with one or more issu es per week with an average circulation between 
1000 and 6000 copies can apply for grants.  In add ition, grants are given to newspapers in an 
unfavourable market position and with an averag e circulation of up to 80.000 copies.   G/SCM/N/155/NOR 
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  7. Subsidy per unit
 
  2005: The average amount of subsidy received by  the newspapers which were granted support 
was NOK 1,756,736.  (The total amount of  subsidy granted was NOK 244,186,335, and 
139 newspapers were given s upport).  However, there is a high level of variation 
between the newspapers in the level of support.   
  2006: The average amount of subsidy received by  the newspapers which were granted support 
was NOK 1,829,864.  (The total amount of  subsidy granted was NOK 252,521,236, and 
138 newspapers were given s upport).  However, there is a high level of variation 
between the newspapers in the level of support.   
 8.  Duration of the subsidy
 
  The duration of the scheme has not been specified.   
 
9.  Assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
  Support is assumed to have no trade effect s due to the low level of export/import of 
newspapers.    7.3  National programmes for the promotion of Norwegian space industry 
1. The authority responsible for the subsidy
 
  The Ministry of Trade and Industry through the Norwegian Space Centre.    
2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
 
  Annual State Budget.    3. Policy objective of the subsidy
 
 
 Assistance for enterprises that delivers goods  or services to space related programmes 
administered by the European Space Agency (ESA).  The progra mme seeks to increase the spill over 
effects of the Norwegian membership in ESA.    4. Form of the subsidy
 
 
 Grants.    5. To whom and how the subsidy is granted
 
  The grant is eligible for all enterprises that compete for ESA contracts.  The Norwegian Space 
Centre administers the allocation of the grant.   
 6. Amount of subsidy
 
  Estimated expenditure for 2005 was NOK 23.6 million.   
 Estimated expenditure for 2006 was NOK 49.7 million.   
 7. Duration of the subsidy
 
  Duration has not been specified.    G/SCM/N/155/NOR 
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  8. Trade effects of the subsidy  
  Statistical data indicating trade effects are not available.    
7.4  International promotion of Norway as a tourist destination 
1. The Authority responsible for the subsidy
 
  The Ministry of Trade and Industry, through Innovation Norway.    2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
 
 
• The Annual State Budget (chapter 2421,71).   
• Specific guidelines for the scheme.   
 3. Policy objective of the subsidy
 
 
Promote Norway internationally as a tourist destination.   
 
4. Form of subsidy  
 
Grant.   
 5.  To whom and how the subsidy is granted
 
 
The subsidy programme is administered through Innovation Norway.  The grant is available 
for international profiling of Norway and to promote Norway as a tourist destination.   
 6. Amount of subsidy
 
 
 Amount of subsidy in 2005:  NOK 115 million.    Amount of subsidy in 2006:  NOK 200 million.    7. Duration of the subsidy
 
 
 Duration has not been specified.    8.  Trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
Statistical data showing trade effects are not available.   
 
7.5 Research, development and innovation (in the maritime industry) 
1. Authority responsible for the subsidy  
  The Ministry of Trade and Industry, through Innovation Norway.   
 
2. Legislation under which it is granted
 
 
• Annual State Budget.   
• Decision No 216/06/COL of the EFTA Surveillance Authority.   G/SCM/N/155/NOR 
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  3. Policy objective of the subsidy
 
  Strengthen the competitiveness and increase th e value added in the maritime industry by 
stimulating research, development a nd innovation in the industry.   
 
4. Form of the subsidy
 
  Grants.    5. To whom and how the subsidy is paid
 
 
 Under this scheme, both small and medium sized companies and large companies are eligible for aid.  The core group of aid recipients will be undertakings in the maritime industry active e.g. in 
the markets for shipbuilding, ship equipment and related services as well as ship owners.  Costs 
eligible for aid are:   
 
• Costs for personnel employed solely in the research activity.   
• Costs for durable assets used solely and on a continual basis for the research activity.   
• Costs of consultancy and equivalent services u sed exclusively for the research activity.   
• Additional overheads incurred directly as a result of the research activity.   
• Other operating expenses.   
 6. The amount of the subsidy
 
  Total payment in 2006:  NOK 2 million.   
 
7. The duration of the subsidy
 
 
The duration of the scheme is six years, from 2006 to 2011.   
 8. Trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
 Statistical data showing trade effects are not available.    
8. ASSISTANCE TO TH E FISHERY SECTOR  
8.1 Transport Support 
1. The authority responsible for the subsidy
 
  The Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs.    2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
 
 
The Annual State budget.   
 
3. Policy Objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
  The purpose is to support transport in order to  facilitate implementations of fisheries activities 
in specific regions.    G/SCM/N/155/NOR 
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  4. Form of the subsidy  
 
Grant.   
 5. To whom and how the subsidy is granted
 
 
The transport support is given to the following sales organisations:   
 
• The Norwegian Raw Fish Organisation.   
• Fish Sales Association for Sunnmøre and Romsdal.   
• Fish Sales Association for Western Norway.   
• Fish Sales Association for Rogaland County.   
• Fish Sales Organisation for the Skagerrak Coast.   
• The Norwegian Herring Sales Association.   
 
 The sales organisations are responsible for th e distribution of the transport support to the 
fishing industry.  Each sales organisation must su bmit 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
 
 
Balanced budget for 2005:  NOK 25 million.   Balanced budget for 2006:  NOK 26.5 million.   
 
7. Duration of the subsidy
 
 
Duration has not been specified.   
 
8. Trade effects of the subsidy  
 
Statistical data showing trade effects are not available.   
 
8.2 Interest Rate Subsidies for Fi shing Vessels for Domestic Deliveries 
1. Authority responsible for the subsidy  
 
 The Ministry of Trade and Industry through Innovation Norway (the National Industry and 
Regional Development Fund until 2004).    2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
 
 
Proposition to the Storting no 73 (1984-1985).   
 3. Policy objective of the subsidy
 
 
Modernisation of fishing vessels.   
 
4. Form of the subsidy  
 
Interest rate subsidy and construction loan subsidy.   
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  5.  To whom and how the subsidy is granted
 
 
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 perc entage of the contract price of the ship.   
 
6. Amount of subsidy
 
 
Balanced budget in 2005:  NOK 30,000.   Balanced budget in 2006:  NOK 25,000.   
 
7. Duration of the subsidy
 
  Interest rate subsidy:  Phased out in 1986.  Some remaining payments left.   
 Construction loan subsidy:  18 April 1986 - 31 December 1989.   
 
8. Trade effects of the subsidy
 
  Statistical data showing trade effects are not available.    
8.3 Support to the Modernisation and Capaci ty Adjustment of the Fishing Fleet;  
Decommissioning Grant – The Structural Fund 
1. Authority responsible for the subsidy
 
 
The Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affa irs through Innovation Norway (the National 
Industry and Regional Development Fund).   
 
2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted  
 
The State Budget and the Regulation of 30 June 2003 for the Structural Fee and the Structural 
Fund for the decommissioning of fishing vessels:  A new five-year Structural fund for decommissioning on vessels below 15 meters was implem ented in 2003.  The fund is partly financed 
by the fleet itself through a fee imposed on the first hand value of catch.   
 3. Policy objective of the subsidy
 
  Capacity reduction.    
4. Form of the subsidy
 
  Decommissioning grant from the Structural Fund.    5.  To whom and how the subsidy is granted
 
 
The decommissioning grant is given directly to the ship owner.    G/SCM/N/155/NOR 
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  6. Amount of subsidy  
  Total expenditure to decommissioning in 200 5:  NOK 42.1 million (50 per cent financed by 
the fleet itself).    
 Total expenditure to decommissioning in 200 6:  NOK 24.3 million (50 per cent financed by 
the fleet itself).    7. Duration of the subsidy
 
 
 30 June 2003 - 30 June 2008.   
 
8. Trade effects of the subsidy  
  Statistical data showing trade effects are not available.     
8.4   Research Fishery 
1. The authority responsible for the subsidy
 
  The Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs.    
2.   Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
 
 
The State Budget.   
 
3. Policy Objective of the subsidy  
 
Primary objective is research in fisheries.  Secondary object is 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.  The subsidies are 
specifically earmarked for the retrieval of lost fishing gear.   
 
6. Amount of subsidy
 
 
Budget 2005:  NOK 1 million.   Budget 2006:  NOK 1 million.   
 
7. Duration of the subsidy
 
 
Duration has not been specified.   G/SCM/N/155/NOR 
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  8. Trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
Statistical data showing trade effects are not available.   
 
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 and Food through the County Governor and the Ministry of 
Finance.   
 2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
 
  Both tax assessment schemes have reference to  the Property and Income Tax Act, No 14 of 
26 March 1999, administered by the Ministry of Finance.   
  The Forest Trust Fund policy is also founded on the Forestry Act of 1965 with amendments, latest by the Act No 98 of 28 November 2003, and the principles are specified in the following regulations:  "Regulation on payment in to the Fo rest Trust Fund" of 12 June 1995;  "Regulation on 
the use of the Forest Trust Fund" of 20 April 1994;  "Regulation on the Forest Trust Fund for 2004" of 
7 January 2004.   
 3. Policy objective of the subsidy
 
 
The objective is to promote sustainable utilisation of forest resources.  Due to the particular 
circumstances in the forest sector due to the long production period, forest owner tax adjustments are 
made to promote long-term forest 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 other income activities that the forest owner may have.  
The Norwegian forest owner may however make use of two special tax assessments.   
 
The Forest Trust Fund is a mandatory forest  investment scheme to encourage long-term 
private investments in forestry b ased on sustainable utilisation of th e forest resources.  The Forestry 
Act requires all forest owners to place into the Fu nd from 4 to 40 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 specifi ed forestry investments.   
 
Long-range forest investments may be fully wr itten off and deducted on th e 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 disburse ment is made.  However, only 40 per cent of the 
investment is considered as taxable income.  La rger investments may require several years of 
accumulation on the Fund Account prior to making the i nvestment.  This entails that the forest owner 
receives an interest free tax credit.    G/SCM/N/155/NOR 
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   The forest owner does not receive any interest  made on the trust fund.  According to the 
Forestry Act, the interest will be used for the bene fit of Norwegian forestry at municipal – county – or 
national levels.     Average tax assessment.  The yearly income ta x 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 incomes to 
eliminate the consequences of the progressive taxation.   It entails that the marginal tax percentage 
may be reduced compared to other income groups, wh ere 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
 
  In 2005, the amount disbursed on a national basis from the Forest Trust Fund Accounts to investment eligible for tax advantages totalle d NOK 129 million.  In 2006, the amount totalled 
NOK 108 million.  In 2005, the non-taxable amount involved totalled NOK 72 million and in 2006 
NOK 64 million.  The scheme involved 9000 forest ow ners in 2005 and 8000 in 2006.  However, the 
subsidy has not been calculated for each owner due to the individual tax rates involved.   
  Average 5-year tax assessment:  The total non-taxable amount (tax assessment subsidies) 
for 2006 is estimated to between NOK 15 to 20 million (approx. 25000 forest owners).   
 
7. Duration of the subsidy
 
  The Forest Trust Fund was initiated in 1932, bu t established at its present system in 1965.   
 8. Trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
 Statistical data showing trade effects are not available.    
9.2 Subsidies for Forest Management Planning 
1. The authority responsible for the subsidy
 
 
 The Ministry of Agriculture and Food through the County Governor.   
 2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
 
  "Regulation on subsidies for forest management  planning with environmental registration" of 
4 February 2004. Funded by the Agricultural De velopment Fund (LUF) within the Agricultural 
Agreement.    3. Policy objective of the subsidy
 
 
The objective is to stimulate forest management planning as a basic measure to promote 
sustainable forest management including:   
 
• Active short and long term utilisa tion of the forest resources.   
• Preservation and enhancement of forest func tions related to bi ological diversity, 
landscape, and cultural and recreational values. 
 4. Form of the subsidy
 
 
 Grants.   G/SCM/N/155/NOR 
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  5. To whom and how the subsidy is granted
 
 
The subsidy is available to all owner categor ies and all types of operational forestland.  
Provided a given area coverage of pre-ordered individual forest mana gement plans, the grant covers 
resource registration surveys of larger designated areas and preparation of forest management plans 
on individual properties.  Area registrations provi de forest inventory and resource summaries.  The 
programme also supports capacity building on a pplication of the forest management plan.   
 
The subsidy rates are decided by the local authority and are based on the total resource 
registration and plan preparation cost.  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
 
  Total subsidy expenditure for 2005:  NOK 24 million.   
Total subsidy expenditure fo r 2006:  NOK 22.9 million.   
  On an average, the subsidies per hectare of prepared forest management plans amounted to 
about NOK 90.    7. Duration of the subsidy
 
 
 Starting date:  1971.  Duration has not been specified.    8. Trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
Statistical data showing trade effects are not available.   
 
9.3 Subsidies for industrial and environmental purposes in forestry 
1. The authority responsible for the subsidy  
 
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food through th e County Governor and local authorities.   
 
2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted  
 
"Regulation on Subsidies for industrial and environmental purposes in forestry" of 
4 February 2004, founded on the Forestry Act of 2005.   
 
3. Policy objective of the subsidy  
 
To stimulate value-adding forestry activities and long-term investments, as well as to enhance 
environmental values related to bi ological diversity, landscape, cultu ral inheritance and recreational 
activities.   
 
4. Form of the subsidy  
  Grants.    
5. To whom and how the subsidy is granted
 
 
The grant is eligible throughout the country fo r all forest owner categories and all properties 
exceeding 1.0 hectare of productive forestland.     G/SCM/N/155/NOR 
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  The Norwegian Agricultural Authority assigns th e grant through the County Governor to local 
authorities at municipal level.    
Local authorities are free to develop specific ru les in accordance with th e national framework.  
Granted measures can be silviculture, pre-commerc ial thinning, constructi on and reconstruction of 
forest roads, conservation and enhancement of envi ronmental values in forest and harvesting of round 
wood in difficult terrain.  The subsidy rates are determined by local authorities.   
 6. Amount of subsidy
 
 
 Total subsidy expenditure 2005:  NOK 83 million.   
Total subsidy expenditure 2006:  NOK 92 million.   
 7. Duration of the subsidy
 
 
Starting date:  From 2004 this scheme replace the former five schemes;  (1) Subsidies for 
Silviculture, (2) Subsidies for Construction of Fo rest Roads, (3) Subsidies for Conservation and 
enhancement of Environmental Values in Forestry, (4) National grant for environmental consideration 
when harvesting of round wood in difficult terrain, and (5) Subsidies for manual Thinning.    8. Duration
 
 
 Duration has not been specified.    9. Trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
 Statistical data showing trade effects are not available.   
 
9.4 Subsidies for Round Wood Sale and Transport in Forestry 
1. The authority responsible for the subsidy  
  The Ministry of Agriculture and Food through the County Governor.   
 
2. Legislation under which the subsidy is granted
 
 
The scheme is funded through the Annual State Budget (log-transport infrastructures).   
 
3. Policy objective of the subsidy  
 
The policy objective is to increase the forestry ac tivities in Northern Norway.  This region is 
not able to provide adequate quantities of wood to enable a regional establishment of major wood 
processing industries.  Therefore, most round wood (especially the pulpwood) must be transported by truck/ferry prior to shipping with ocean frei ghters 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 suppor t, but the major part of the support relates 
to the transport of hardwood to the particleboard industry located in Northern Norway.  The grants G/SCM/N/155/NOR 
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  have been given as unit transport support and support to general measures improving round wood 
sale.    
The transport is subsidised on the condition that the grants should only cover parts of the costs 
exceeding the "normal" national average.  The assump tion is that the grant shall neither distort the 
competition between the purchasing industries nor ha ve any negative influence on the establishment 
of local industry or other local utilisation of w ood.  If control measures reveal that the conditional 
requirements are not met, the National Forest Service may request the repayment of grants including interest.    
6. Amount of subsidy
 
 §The expenditures for, in 2005 NOK 1.4 million, and in 2006 NOK 1.7 million, paid as unit support per cubic metre transported.  The programme is est imated maintaining about 20 man-labour years in 
the primary forest operation.   
 
7. Duration of the subsidy
 
 
Starting date:  1976.   
 8. Trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
 Statistical data showing trade effects are not available.    
10. THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR 
10.1 Introduction 
 The notification of the subsidies in the agri cultural sector gives an overview of general 
developments in the Norwegian Agricultural Polic y and of agricultural subsidy programmes.  The 
notification is in line with previous notificati ons on Agriculture by Norway to the Committee on 
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures.     Reference is also made to the notifications  on domestic support provided to the Committee on 
Agriculture.  The last notification (document G/AG/N/NOR/41) covers the year 2001.   
 
10.2 Information on the subsidy programmes 
 The various programmes are listed under the su b headings 10.2.1 to 10.2.7 below.  The 
notification covers schemes in force from 1 January 2005 and until 31 December 2006.   
 
 Norwegian agricultural policy is implemented in  pursuit of objectives concerning i.a. income, 
productivity, regional development, the agricultural landscape and environmental concerns.  The three 
latter objectives and the multifunctional role of agricultu re in general, have be en given higher priority 
during recent years.    
 Target prices for farm products and the fiscal support to be accorded to agriculture are laid 
down in the annual Agricultural Agreement between the farmers' unions and the Government.  The 
Agricultural Agreement is subject to ratification and appropriation of budget funds by the Norwegian 
Parliament.  Allocations in the Agricultural Ag reement are made under Chapter 1150, Ministry of 
Agriculture of the State Budget (cf. table one below for details).   
 
 Support is provided for grains and oilseeds, fru its and vegetables, milk  and dairy products, 
meat from bovine animals, veal, mutton, pork, poultr y meat, eggs and wool.  For the various sectors  G/SCM/N/155/NOR 
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  the below mentioned support schemes apply.  Di rect payments, of which a significant part are 
differentiated by region, size of farms, arable la nd and number of animals, play a significant role. 
 
10.2.1 The milk sector 
 Milk production is of vital importance in several rural regions as alternative forms of 
agricultural production are scarce.  There is a ma jor policy objective to secure employment and 
economic activity in the countryside, maintenance of agricultural landscape, and to fulfil national food 
security policies including protecting arable land and securing a decentralised production structure.     Since 1 July 2002, base deficiency payments ar e granted for goat milk only.  In addition, 
regional deficiency payments apply to rural areas.  The deficiency payments are 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 in Norway.  Structural income support is also provided to each farm.  The 
support is paid as a lump sum to producers with more than 5 cows or 27 goats for milk production.  The objective of the programme is to equalise in come between larger and smaller holdings.   
 
10.2.2  The meat and egg sectors 
 Producers of meat from bovine animals, veal and mutton receive a base deficiency payment on 
all output.  From 1 January 2004, the base deficien cy payment for bovine and veal was eliminated.  
Producers of beef cattle also receive structural inco me support.  In addition a deficiency payment is 
provided to secure producer prices for wool.  Region al deficiency payment is provided to producers of 
meat and eggs in less favoured regions.  The payment is differentiated by region and by type of meat.  
The rates are highest in the northernmost county in Norway.  Transport support is granted to equalise 
farm gate return due to differences in distan ce from slaughterhouses, processing plants and major 
consumer markets.  A small amount of transport supp ort is granted to the egg sector based on the same 
rational as for the meat sector.   
 
10.2.3  The grain sector 
 The Grain Price Support Programme aims at securing the sale of Norwegian grain and to 
reduce the prices on raw materials for flour and for feed purposes.    
10.2.4  Potatoes and horticultural products 
 Regional deficiency payments are provided to production of fruit, berries and vegetables.  In 
the horticultural sector some transport support and storage support are also provided.    
10.2.5  Headage and Acreage support 
 A major part of the budgetary support is pa id within the Acreage and Agricultural Landscape 
Scheme and the Headage Support Programme.  The s upport is based on the size of cultivated area and 
the number of animals, and the support is differentia ted by region, farm size and kind of animal.  
Certain environmental criteria have to be fulfilled in order to receive support.  In animal husbandry, 
there is a maximum level of support per farm.  The maximum level of support varies according to 
changes in rates.  In plant production, the level of s upport is dependent on the size of cultivated area.   
 10.2.6 Vacation and replacement 
 To enable livestock farmers to have suffi cient holidays and time off they are refunded 
expenses for hiring relief personnel under the Vacati on and Replacement Scheme.  Eligible farmers 
must have an approved substitute scheme and expenses must be documented.   
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  10.2.7 Market regulation 
 Market regulation is mainly financed through a marketing levy.  Producers become liable for 
the marketing levy when selling a product.  The aim of  the market regulation is to equalise prices to 
producers and consumers in differe nt regions and to secure supply of agricultural products in all 
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 di rectly to farmers.  The rest of the programmes 
are market regulation schemes and other indirect schemes.   
 
 The amounts of support measured by total budge t expenditures for 2005 and 2006 are listed in 
tables 1 to 5 below.  All numbers for 2005 are account figures.  Figures for 2006 are provisional 
budget expenditure figures.  The source is mainly  Proposition No 1 (2006-2007) to the Norwegian 
Parliament by the Ministry of Agriculture and F ood, the Norwegian Agricultural Authority (SLF) and 
the Norwegian Agricultural Economics Research  Institute.  Tables 1 to 10 provide updated 
information on Agricultural Support in Norway as we ll as market information on major agricultural 
commodities.     In Table 1 Price Support and Other direct payments to producers are totals from Table 2 and Table 3.  The rates in Table 4 and Table 5 multip lied by eligible volumes of milk and meat are 
equivalent to Price Support in Table 2.   
 
Table 1 
Chapter 1150, Agricultural Agreement, Million NOK
 
 
 2005 2006 
Agricultural Development Fund 307.2 411.6 
Market Regulation  25.5 26.4 
Price Support  2003.6 1930.8 
Other direct payments to producers 6702,5 6996.6 
Total 9038.8 9365.4 
 
 
Table 2 
Chapter 1150, Price Support, Million NOK  
 
 2005 2006 
Milk and Milk Products 453.1 468.7 
Beef, veal, mutton and pork 663.5 633.2 
Cereals  553.6 481.7 
Wool 156.6 158.1 
Other 176.8 189.1 
Total 2003.6 1930.8 
  G/SCM/N/155/NOR 
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  Table 3 
Chapter 1150, other direct payments to producers, Million NOK  
 
 2005 2006 
Structural income support  1067.4 1201.0 
Headage support, animals  2110.8 2145.0 
Acreage and cultural landscape scheme 3231.2 3365.8 
Production support on market crops 37.2 34.2 
Transport support, meat and eggs 67.3 61.9 
Other 188.6 188.7 
Total 6702.5 6996.6 
 
 
Table 4 
Base deficiency payment, amount per unit (NOK per litre/kg)  
 
 2005 2006 
Beef and veal 0 0 
Mutton 3.81 3.81 
 
 
Table 5 
Regionally deficiency payments, amount per unit (NOK per litre/kg)  
 
 2005 2006 
Milk4 0.00/1.68 0.00/1.68 
Meat5 0.00/13.00 0.00/13.00 
 
  The schemes in tables 1-5 are the result of  the annual Agricultural Agreement between the 
farmers' unions and the Government.  The agreemen t is subject to ratification by the Norwegian 
Parliament.  While the framework usually does not change 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 s ubsidies is not available.  Below however, are 
statistics on production, consumpti on, imports and exports of the major agricultural commodities. 
Most 2005 figures are provisional and 2006 figures are forecasts. 
                                                     
 
4 10 zones, varying rates, lowest and highest cited.   
5 5 zones, varying rates, lowest and highest cited (varies also for kind of meat).   G/SCM/N/155/NOR 
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  Table 6 
Cow's milk
 
 
Received by diaries Consumption, million kg  
Year Million litres Whole, low-fat and 
skimmed milk Cream 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 1,684 650.3 29.2 
1998 1,672 628.2 29.9 
1999 1,647 598.7 29.7 
2000 1,559 580.0 30.0 
2001 1,518 560.2 30.4 
2002 1,505 556.2 31.3 
2003 1,522 547.7 31.5 
2004 1,520 557.3 32.8 
2005 1,512 545.7 34.0 
2006 1,500 541.6 33.7 
 
Sources : Budget Committee for Agriculture, a ggregate accounts (Budsjettnemda for 
Jordbruket – Jordbrukets totalregnskap).   
  
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 
1999 86.5 23.1 2.7 66.1 
2000 81.3 19.2 2.8 64.9 
2001 82.1 18.6 3.0 66.4 
2002 80.7 17.1 4.0 67.7 
2003 82.3 17.9 4.9 69.2 
2004 89.0 18.2 5.5 76.4 
2005 89.4 18.2 7.4 78.6 
2006 88.7 17.9 7.7 78.5 
 
Sources : Production and consumption:  Budget Committee for Agriculture, aggregate 
accounts (Budsjettnemda for Jordbruket – Jordbrukets totalregnskap).  
Exports/Import:  External Trade, Sta tistics Norway (Statistisk Sentralbyrå)  G/SCM/N/155/NOR 
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  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 18.6 5.1 0.2 12.4 
2000 16.2 3.8 0.2 12.4 
2001 15.0 1.5 0.2 11.8 
2002 15.3 1.1 0.4 13.1 
2003 14.7 1.3 0.3 13.2 
2004 13.9 0.6 0.3 13.6 
2005 14.9 1.6 0.4 13.7 
2006 13.9 0.4 0.3 13.9 
 
Sources : Production and consumption:  Budget Committee for Agriculture, aggregate 
accounts (Budsjettnemda for Jordbruket – Jordbrukets totalregnskap).  
Exports/Imports: External Trade, Sta tistics Norway (Statistisk Sentralbyrå) 
 
 
Table 9 
Cereals (million kg )6 
 
Year 
Wheat Production Imports7 Exports Consumption 
1994 253.1 301.4 7.3 539.6 
1995 308.0 125.5 0.0 443.0 
1996 263.0 227.8 2.3 448.6 
1997 251.7 213.1 0.0 465 
1998 321.2 168.6 0.0 n.a. 
1999 225.8 357.5 2.3 511.4 
2000 308.6 204.2 0.0 395.3 
2001 254.4 249.3 1.8 430.2 
2002 268.0 314.1 0.0 469.4 
2003 344.1 305.2 0.0 455.8 
2004 401.4 217.9 0.0 482.2 
2005 390.4 156.0 0.0 472.1 
2006 370.6 227.4 0.0 477.8 
 
                                                      
6 Consumption figures may differ from production + import - export figures, due to changes in stocks 
and storing losses.   
7 Figures of import and export from 1995 and thereafter are based on External Trade Statistics by 
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Year Production Imports8 Exports Consumption 
Rye 
1994 7.0 36.8 0.0 41.9 
1995 14.3 25.3 0.0 10.09 
1996 12.0 18.3 0.0 44.1 
1997 12.1 20.3 0.0 35.010 
1998 14.4 28.4 0.0 n.a. 
1999 5.0 31.0 0.0 49.5 
2000 9.3 17.9 0.0 35.6 
2001 6.3 27.6 0.0 33.5 
2002 8.1 25.8 0.0 35.4 
2003 17.1 26.8 0.0 32.5 
2004 39.9 22.1 0.0 33.4 
2005 34.5 5.7 0.0 35.1 
2006 25.8 8.0 0.0 45.9 
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 
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 614.8 23.0 0.2 533.9 
2002 586.0 1.8 0.2 571.7 
2003 578.4 1.4 0.0 589.5 
2004 623.3 2.7 0.0 547.8 
2005 583.5 0.1 0.0 584.7 
2006 525.2 23.6 0.0 580.4 
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 1.1 0.0 357.6 
2001 326.9 1.0 1.7 381.1 
2002 273.2 6.7 0.0 303.9 
2003 329.5 0 0.0 264.8 
2004 363.9 4.4 0.0 332.2 
2005 276.2 2.1 0.0 333.3 
2006 253.5 57.8 0.0 303.3 
 
Sources : Production:  Budget Committee for Agricu lture, aggregate accounts (Budsjettnemda 
for Jordbruket – Jordbrukets totalregnska p).  Exports/Imports: External Trade, 
Statistics Norway (Statistisk Sentralbyrå).  Consumption:  Norwegian Agricultural 
Authorities (SLF).   
                                                      
8 Figures of import and export from 1995 and thereafter are based on External Trade Statistics by 
Statistics Norway.   
9 Only rye for feed purposes.   
10 Includes triticale.   G/SCM/N/155/NOR 
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  Table 10 
Meat (million kg )11 
 
Year Production Exports Imports Consumption 
Beef and Veal  
1994 86.6 1.4 2.0 91.0 
1995 84.2 1.9 3.3 86.7 
1996 85.1 1.7 5.2 88.5 
1997 88.1 3.1 3.3 86.7 
1998 90.8 3.7 3.7 90.1 
1999 95.6 9.7 3.5 90.2 
2000 90.9 2.5 3.7 92.3 
2001 85.8 2.8 5.7 90.3 
2002 85.6 2.3 6.2 89.5 
2003 85.3 2.6 9.2 91.2 
2004 86.5 2.7 9.5 93.2 
2005 87.4 3.2 10.3 91.6 
2006 87.6 3.9 3.2 92.0 
Mutton  
1994 25.1 0.0 0.5 24.3 
1995 25.2 0.0 0.7 26.4 
1996 25.8 0. 0.3 22.9 
1997 24.6 1.1 0.1 24.5 
1998 23.3 0.2 0.2 24.5 
1999 22.9 0.5 0.5 23.5 
2000 23.5 0.0 0.9 24.3 
2001 24.5 0.2 0.8 22.8 
2002 25.1 0.6 0.9 25.4 
2003 24.5 0.6 0.9 25.2 
2004 26.2 0.6 0.8 26.9 
2005 26.1 0.5 0.7 28.2 
2006 25.3 0.1 0.5 26.7 
Pork  
1994 91.4 0.4 5.5 99.0 
1995 96.1 0.2 6.3 101.8 
1996 10.3 0.3 5.1 105.9 
1997 105.5 4.3 2.3 105.9 
1998 106.4 0.8 2.9 106.5 
1999 109.3 11.6 3.2 102.8 
2000 102.9 1.9 3.6 105.1 
2001 108.8 0.7 3.4 111.0 
2002 104.0 0.3 2.4 106.4 
2003 106.0 0.2 4.3 110.0 
2004 113.5 3.8 3.9 111.8 
2005 112.8 2.4 5.8 116.2 
2006 116.4 4.9 4.3 116.1 
 
                                                      
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Year Production Exports Imports Consumption 
Poultry meat  
1994 25.6 0.1 0.4 27.1 
1995 28.6 0.1 1.1 28.3 
1996 32.4 0.0 0.2 30.6 
1997 33.4 0.0 0.2 33.6 
1998 32.4 0.0 0.2 31.4 
1999 36.6 0.0 0.3 37.5 
2000 47.1 0.1 0.3 39.7 
2001 42.3 0.0 0.3 44.7 
2002 46.1 0.1 0.3 46.5 
2003 49.4 0.4 0.5 50.8 
2004 54.6 0.4 0.6 57.8 
2005 56.9 0.6 1.4 59.3 
2006 62.9 0.4 0.8 63.4 
 
Sources : Production and consumption:  Budget Committee for Agriculture, aggregate 
accounts (Budsjettnemda for Jordbruket – Jordbrukets totalregnskap).  
Exports/imports:  Changes and trends in  Norwegian diet (Utviklingen i norsk 
kosthold, Sosial og helsedirektoratet).   
 
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 47.9 2.2 0.4 44.9 
2000 48.1 1.9 0.3 44.5 
2001 47.2 2.2 0.6 45.2 
2002 48.2 1.4 0.6 47.2 
2003 50.6 0.9 0.5 49.9 
2004 52.8 1.9 0.1 50.1 
2005 50.7 2.4 0.6 48.9 
2006 50.5 1.0 1.9 51.4 
 
Sources : Production and consumption:  Budget Committee for Agriculture, aggregate 
accounts (Budsjettnemda for Jordbruket – Jordbrukets totalregnskap).  
Exports/Import:  External Trade, Statis tics Norway (Statistisk Sentralbyrå).   
  
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