Iceland - Country Commercial Guide
Consumer Goods and Entertainment

This is a best prospect industry sector for this country. Includes a market overview and trade data.

Last published date: 2022-06-08

Overview

The majority of Icelandic households are dual-income, and private consumption is high.  American consumer products are popular in Iceland, and there is demand for the latest gadgets.  The market for U.S. entertainment products remains bright, and exposure to American entertainment products appears to spur demand for other U.S. goods and services.  American music and movies have always played a major role in Icelandic culture.  Video games from the United States also have a strong fan base in Iceland.

Iceland is among the most computer-savvy countries in the world, and demand for the latest computer hardware and off-the-shelf software reflects this context.  The Icelandic software market is sophisticated, with numerous startups and several established domestic software development companies, and a few global software companies.  Icelandic customers are accomplished IT users looking for the latest solutions to increase customer service, cost savings, and enhance business processes.  U.S. products are popular in Iceland.

Table: Consumer Goods
  2019 2020 2021 2022 estimated
Total Local Production N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Exports $95 $113 $109 N/A
Total Imports $833 $983 $1,158 N/A
Imports from the US $47 $52 $62 N/A
Total Market Size N/A N/A N/A N/A
Exchange Rates $1 = 134.91 ISK $1 = 134.91 ISK $1 = 134.91 ISK $1 = 134.91 ISK

Units: $ millions

Source: Statistics Iceland, consumer goods.

Leading Sub-Sectors

Computer hardware and software; solutions for information management; gaming products; music products; high-tech gadgets.

Opportunities

Export computer hardware and software; high-tech appliances and gadgets to Iceland.

Resources

American-Icelandic Chamber of Commerce

Icelandic Federation of Trade

Invest in Iceland

Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation

Ministry of Culture and Business Affairs

Business Iceland

SA Confederation of Icelandic Enterprise

U.S. Embassy in Iceland