Based on the provided data, the imports of non-metallic minerals in Norway are forecasted to gradually increase from 7.05 million metric tons in 2024 to 7.31 million metric tons in 2028. In 2023, the volume stood at 7.00 million metric tons, showing a steady upward trend. The year-on-year percentage variation from 2023 to 2024 is approximately 0.71%, from 2024 to 2025 is 0.85%, from 2025 to 2026 is 0.99%, and from 2026 to 2027 is 0.97%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the forecasted five-year period is approximately 0.85%.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts from advances in mining technology, shifts in domestic demand for non-metallic minerals, and broader economic factors such as changes in trade policies or global market dynamics. Additionally, any shifts towards sustainable and eco-friendly mining practices could also influence import volumes.
