The forecasted import of hair waving or straightening preparations to Norway shows a declining trend from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, the import volume stood at a higher level compared to the forecasted figures. From 2024 to 2025, there is a year-on-year decrease of approximately 14.88%. This trend continues with a decrease of about 17.15% from 2025 to 2026, 20.28% from 2026 to 2027, and finally, a significant drop of 24.97% from 2027 to 2028. Over the five-year period from 2024 to 2028, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) results in an average annual decline of around 17.80%.
Future trends to watch for include potential shifts in consumer preferences towards natural or alternative hair care treatments, advancements in product formulations requiring less volume, and possible impacts of regulatory changes on import volumes. Monitoring these factors will provide further insights into the long-term outlook of this market.
