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Alcoholic Drinks in Norway

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  • 75 Pages
  • July 2025
  • Region: Norway
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 2620132
In 2024, volume sales of alcoholic drinks in Norway declined, with beer, wine, and spirits all experiencing a total volume fall. These results were largely driven by rising prices, increased tax-free purchases, and a growing consumer shift towards lower-ABV alternatives. Broader economic pressures and continued cross-border trade also contributed to the overall volume decline.

The Alcoholic Drinks in Norway report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data (2020-2024), allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they legislative, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts to 2029 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: Beer, Cider/Perry, RTDs, Spirits, Wine.

Data coverage: Market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

Why buy this report?

  • Get a detailed picture of the Alcoholic Drinks market;
  • Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
  • Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
  • Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.

Table of Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Alcoholic drinks in 2024: The big picture
  • 2024 key trends
  • Competitive landscape
  • Retail developments
  • On-trade vs off-trade split
  • What next for alcoholic drinks?
MARKET BACKGROUND
  • Legislation
  • Legal purchasing age and legal drinking age
  • Drink driving
  • Advertising
  • Smoking ban
  • Opening hours
  • On-trade establishments
TAXATION AND DUTY LEVIES
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
  • Contraband/parallel trade
  • Duty free
  • Cross-border/private imports
KEY NEW PRODUCT LAUNCHES
  • Outlook
MARKET INDICATORS
  • Table 1 Retail Consumer Expenditure on Alcoholic Drinks 2019-2024
MARKET DATA
  • Table 2 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: Total Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 3 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: Total Value 2019-2024
  • Table 4 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 5 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: % Total Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 6 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category by Off-trade vs On-trade: Value 2024
  • Table 7 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Volume 2024
  • Table 8 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Value 2024
  • Table 9 GBO Company Shares of Alcoholic Drinks: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 10 Distribution of Alcoholic Drinks by Format: % Off-trade Value 2019-2024
  • Table 11 Distribution of Alcoholic Drinks by Format and by Category: % Off-trade Volume 2024
  • Table 12 Forecast Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: Total Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 13 Forecast Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: Total Value 2024-2029
  • Table 14 Forecast Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 15 Forecast Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: % Total Value Growth 2024-2029
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
  • Summary 1 Research Sources
BEER IN NORWAYKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Beer sales decline in norway in 2024, while non/low alcohol options gain ground
  • Non alcoholic innovation drives competition in beer in Norway during 2024
  • Discounters remain key for beer sales as on-trade suffers steeper decline than off-trade
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Modest decline forecast for beer sales, while non/low-alcohol continues to surge
  • Growing demand is expected for local craft beers while imports gain ground in Northern Norway
  • Innovation focuses on non/low alcohol beer as health trends shape buying habits
CATEGORY BACKGROUND
  • Lager price band methodology
  • Summary 2 Lager by Price Band 2024
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 16 Sales of Beer by Category: Total Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 17 Sales of Beer by Category: Total Value 2019-2024
  • Table 18 Sales of Beer by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 19 Sales of Beer by Category: % Total Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 20 Sales of Beer by Off-trade vs On-trade: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 21 Sales of Beer by Off-trade vs On-trade: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 22 Sales of Beer by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 23 Sales of Beer by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 24 Sales of Beer by Craft vs Standard 2019-2024
  • Table 25 GBO Company Shares of Beer: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 26 NBO Company Shares of Beer: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 27 LBN Brand Shares of Beer: % Total Volume 2021-2024
  • Table 28 Forecast Sales of Beer by Category: Total Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 29 Forecast Sales of Beer by Category: Total Value 2024-2029
  • Table 30 Forecast Sales of Beer by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 31 Forecast Sales of Beer by Category: % Total Value Growth 2024-2029
WINE IN NORWAYKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Wine sales decline while consumer preferences shift and non alcoholic options gain ground
  • Vinmonopolet expands rosé wine portfolio with sparkling and still selections from Europe’s traditional regions
  • Vinmonopolet retains off-trade dominance in wine while sustainable packaging and lighter styles gain traction
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Lighter styles and the no alcohol trend is set to shape future wine preferences
  • Vinmonopolet will drive a shift towards climate-focused packaging and sustainable wine choices
  • Innovation in non alcholic wine is set to accelerate as demand for lighter styles grows
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 32 Sales of Wine by Category: Total Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 33 Sales of Wine by Category: Total Value 2019-2024
  • Table 34 Sales of Wine by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 35 Sales of Wine by Category: % Total Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 36 Sales of Wine by Off-trade vs On-trade: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 37 Sales of Wine by Off-trade vs On-trade: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 38 Sales of Wine by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 39 Sales of Wine by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 40 Sales of Still Red Wine by Price Segment: % Off-trade Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 41 Sales of Still Rosé Wine by Price Segment: % Off-trade Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 42 Sales of Still White Wine by Price Segment: % Off-trade Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 43 Sales of Other Sparkling Wine by Price Segment: % Off-trade Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 44 GBO Company Shares of Still Light Grape Wine: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 45 NBO Company Shares of Still Light Grape Wine: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 46 LBN Brand Shares of Still Light Grape Wine: % Total Volume 2021-2024
  • Table 47 GBO Company Shares of Champagne: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 48 NBO Company Shares of Champagne: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 49 LBN Brand Shares of Champagne: % Total Volume 2021-2024
  • Table 50 GBO Company Shares of Other Sparkling Wine: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 51 NBO Company Shares of Other Sparkling Wine: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 52 LBN Brand Shares of Other Sparkling Wine: % Total Volume 2021-2024
  • Table 53 GBO Company Shares of Fortified Wine and Vermouth: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 54 NBO Company Shares of Fortified Wine and Vermouth: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 55 LBN Brand Shares of Fortified Wine and Vermouth: % Total Volume 2021-2024
  • Table 56 GBO Company Shares of Non-grape Wine: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 57 NBO Company Shares of Non-grape Wine: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 58 LBN Brand Shares of Non-grape Wine: % Total Volume 2021-2024
  • Table 59 Forecast Sales of Wine by Category: Total Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 60 Forecast Sales of Wine by Category: Total Value 2024-2029
  • Table 61 Forecast Sales of Wine by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 62 Forecast Sales of Wine by Category: % Total Value Growth 2024-2029
SPIRITS IN NORWAYKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Vodka leads sales, while innovation and health trends shape spirits in Norway
  • Arcus Norway AS leads spirits, while Pernod Ricard gains ground in 2024
  • Vinmonopolet retains its lead, however, volume declines amid changing consumer behaviour
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Spirits is set to face a modest decline while akvavit/aquavit gains momentum through innovation
  • The and low-alcohol trend is set to strengthen, driven by health and innovation
  • Innovation is set to focus on expanding the range of low and no alcohol options to create cocktails
CATEGORY BACKGROUND
  • Vodka, gin, other blended Scotch whisky, dark rum and white rum price band methodology
  • Summary 3 Benchmark Brands 2024
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 63 Sales of Spirits by Category: Total Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 64 Sales of Spirits by Category: Total Value 2019-2024
  • Table 65 Sales of Spirits by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 66 Sales of Spirits by Category: % Total Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 67 Sales of Spirits by Off-trade vs On-trade: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 68 Sales of Spirits by Off-trade vs On-trade: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 69 Sales of Spirits by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 70 Sales of Spirits by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 71 Sales of Dark Rum by Price Platform: % Total Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 72 Sales of White Rum by Price Platform: % Total Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 73 Sales of Other Blended Scotch Whisky by Price Platform: % Total Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 74 Sales of English Gin by Price Platform: % Total Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 75 Sales of Vodka by Price Platform: % Total Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 76 Sales of Vodka by Flavoured vs Non-flavoured: % Total Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 77 GBO Company Shares of Spirits: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 78 NBO Company Shares of Spirits: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 79 LBN Brand Shares of Spirits: % Total Volume 2021-2024
  • Table 80 Forecast Sales of Spirits by Category: Total Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 81 Forecast Sales of Spirits by Category: Total Value 2024-2029
  • Table 82 Forecast Sales of Spirits by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 83 Forecast Sales of Spirits by Category: % Total Value Growth 2024-2029
CIDER/PERRY IN NORWAYKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Local campaigns and premiumisation boosts cider/perry sales in 2024
  • Competitive shifts in cider/perry as health-conscious offerings and craft innovation drive growth
  • Discounters leads cider/perry distribution below 4.7% ABV, while craft and local offerings gain momentum
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Cider/perry is expected to grow steadily, with premium and no alcoholic variants driving momentum
  • Norwegian cider is expected to remain popular, but a proposed policy threatens Vinmonopolet’s lead
  • Innovations are set to focus on flavour profiles, and high-quality ingredients
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 84 Sales of Cider/Perry: Total Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 85 Sales of Cider/Perry: Total Value 2019-2024
  • Table 86 Sales of Cider/Perry: % Total Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 87 Sales of Cider/Perry: % Total Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 88 Sales of Cider/Perry by Off-trade vs On-trade: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 89 Sales of Cider/Perry by Off-trade vs On-trade: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 90 Sales of Cider/Perry by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 91 Sales of Cider/Perry by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 92 GBO Company Shares of Cider/Perry: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 93 NBO Company Shares of Cider/Perry: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 94 LBN Brand Shares of Cider/Perry: % Total Volume 2021-2024
  • Table 95 Forecast Sales of Cider/Perry: Total Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 96 Forecast Sales of Cider/Perry: Total Value 2024-2029
  • Table 97 Forecast Sales of Cider/Perry: % Total Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 98 Forecast Sales of Cider/Perry: % Total Value Growth 2024-2029
RTDS IN NORWAYKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • RTDs reord double-digit volume growth in 2024, supported by the hard seltzer boom
  • The RTD landscape remains fragmented as innovation and new entrants reshape competition
  • Discounters lead RTD off-trade sales while Vinmonopolet drives growth
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Spirit-based RTDs is expected to lead growth with premium, innovative flavors driving expansion
  • Hard seltzers are set to drive growth, supported by the use of local flavours
  • Ringnes unveils a hard seltzer brand with new flavours and cocktail options
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 99 Sales of RTDs by Category: Total Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 100 Sales of RTDs by Category: Total Value 2019-2024
  • Table 101 Sales of RTDs by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 102 Sales of RTDs by Category: % Total Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 103 Sales of RTDs by Off-trade vs On-trade: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 104 Sales of RTDs by Off-trade vs On-trade: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 105 Sales of RTDs by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 106 Sales of RTDs by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 107 GBO Company Shares of RTDs: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 108 NBO Company Shares of RTDs: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 109 LBN Brand Shares of RTDs: % Total Volume 2021-2024
  • Table 110 Forecast Sales of RTDs by Category: Total Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 111 Forecast Sales of RTDs by Category: Total Value 2024-2029
  • Table 112 Forecast Sales of RTDs by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 113 Forecast Sales of RTDs by Category: % Total Value Growth 2024-2029