Nordic trade increases in importance

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The half-year figures for Norway's trade with other countries show that the Nordic countries have become more important trade partners for Norway. The EU and the rest of Europe show a slightly lower growth rate in trade, compared with figures for the 1st half of last year.

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More information: Hans Kristian Østereng, tel. +47 21 09 47 13, e-mail: hko@ssb.no.

Weekly Bulletin is. 30-31, 1996