According to reports from Swedish media, Norwegian shoppers crossing into Charlottenberg, Sweden are reportedly saving significant amounts on snus purchases, with claims of 3,800 kronor in savings on the tobacco product alone. The reports indicate that despite Sweden's recent reduction in food VAT (matmoms), which has now taken effect, this tax cut is not the primary attraction for Norwegian cross-border shoppers. Instead, the substantial price differences on snus appear to be the main draw for Norwegian consumers visiting Swedish border towns.
The information comes from two Swedish news sources covering the economic impact of cross-border shopping between Norway and Sweden. Both reports suggest that while the food VAT reduction was implemented to stimulate consumption, it has not significantly increased Norwegian shopping traffic for food items. The economic activity in Charlottenberg continues to be driven by traditional cross-border shopping patterns where Norwegians take advantage of price differences on specific goods like snus.