Structural business statistics for manufacturing, mining and quarrying, 2010, preliminary figures

Turnover within manufacturing increased by close to NOK 5 billion, while turnover in mining and quarrying grew by approximately NOK 1 billion. Food, beverages and tobacco was the industry with the highest turnover in 2010 and accounted for 24 per cent of the total turnover within manufacturing.

Growth for metals and decline for ships

Manufacturing of basic metals increased the most, as turnover went up by NOK 15.6 billion or 22 per cent. Manufacturing of refined petroleum products, chemicals and pharmaceuticals had an increase in turnover of NOK 7.9 billion or 14 per cent.

The largest decline was found within manufacturing of ships and boats, where turnover fell by NOK 11.6 billion or 16 per cent. Turnover within manufacturing of machinery and equipment fell by NOK 11 billion or 13 per cent.

Fewer employees within manufacturing

The number of persons employed within mining, quarrying and manufacturing went from 245 000 in 2009 to 237 000 in 2010; a decline of 3 per cent. The largest falls were found in the metal products industry and manufacturing of ships and boats.

Tables:

• Table 1 Principal figures for enterprises, by industry. Final figures 2009 and preliminary figures 2010