Industrial confidence in Norway weakened in the first quarter of 2026, pointing to a more cautious mood among manufacturers after a relatively stronger end to last year.
The industrial confidence indicator eased to 1.2 in the first quarter of 2026, down from 2.6 in the fourth quarter of 2025. While the index remains in positive territory, the decline suggests that optimism in the sector has cooled, potentially reflecting softer expectations for production, orders, or investment in the near term.
The updated figures, released on 23 April 2026, will be watched closely by investors and policymakers as they assess the health of Norway’s industrial base and its contribution to overall economic growth in 2026.
