Finland: Dolomite Market 2025

Dolomite Market Size in Finland

For the fourth year in a row, the Finnish dolomite market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -19.8% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Dolomite Production in Finland

In value terms, dolomite production shrank significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 187%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Dolomite Exports

Exports from Finland

In 2021, overseas shipments of chalk and dolomite decreased by -94.8% to X tons, falling for the fifth year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a sharp setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 227% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dolomite exports shrank markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a sharp downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 137% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for dolomite exports from Finland, accounting for a 88% share of total exports. Moreover, dolomite exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Estonia (X kg), more than tenfold. Norway (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States totaled -71.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Estonia (-59.1% per year) and Norway (+88.6% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for chalk and dolomite exports from Finland, comprising 85% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Estonia ($X), with a 6.5% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia, with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled -52.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Estonia (-51.2% per year) and Russia (-57.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average dolomite export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 60% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 319% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Norway ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+64.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Dolomite Imports

Imports into Finland

In 2021, approx. X tons of chalk and dolomite were imported into Finland; with a decrease of -27.2% on the year before. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 9.6%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dolomite imports declined markedly to $X in 2021. In general, imports faced a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 8.5% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Denmark (X tons) was the main supplier of dolomite to Finland, with a 95% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany (X tons), with a 2.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Denmark amounted to -10.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-4.2% per year) and Sweden (-12.3% per year).

In value terms, Denmark ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chalk and dolomite to Finland, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 6.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Denmark stood at -11.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-0.8% per year) and Sweden (-9.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average dolomite import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 7.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 8.6%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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