Estonia: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles 2025

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles in Estonia

The Estonian non-refractory clay roofing tiles market contracted modestly to $X in 2022, dropping by -4.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a abrupt setback. Non-refractory clay roofing tiles consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles in Estonia

In value terms, non-refractory clay roofing tiles production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a dramatic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 7%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles

Exports from Estonia

In 2022, the amount of non-refractory clay roofing tiles exported from Estonia skyrocketed to X tons, growing by 1,220% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a perceptible setback. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory clay roofing tiles exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a pronounced contraction. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for non-refractory clay roofing tiles exports from Estonia, accounting for a 98% share of total exports. It was followed by Latvia (X tons), with a 1.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia totaled +39.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Latvia (-12.8% per year) and Lithuania (-37.9% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for non-refractory clay roofing tiles exports from Estonia, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Latvia ($X), with a 1.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia stood at +39.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Latvia (-10.0% per year) and Lithuania (-37.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average non-refractory clay roofing tiles export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -13.3% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-refractory clay roofing tiles export price decreased by -24.1% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 43% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Finland (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles

Imports into Estonia

In 2022, approx. X tons of non-refractory clay roofing tiles were imported into Estonia; which is down by -2.2% on the previous year. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory clay roofing tiles imports fell slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a sharp contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 2.5%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-refractory clay roofing tiles imports to Estonia, together accounting for 44% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +5.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest non-refractory clay roofing tiles suppliers to Estonia were France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising 50% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +3.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory clay roofing tiles import price amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a perceptible descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 5.8%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform