Finland: Market for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks 2025

Market Size for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Finland

The Finnish non-refractory ceramic building bricks market surged to $X in 2022, with an increase of 32% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Finland

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 19%. Non-refractory ceramic building bricks production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Exports from Finland

In 2022, overseas shipments of non-refractory ceramic building bricks decreased by -13.1% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 152%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 157% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Norway (X units) was the main destination for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from Finland, with a 99% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia (X units), with a 1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Norway was relatively modest.

In value terms, Norway ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from Finland, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with a 1.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Norway amounted to +1.7%.

Export Prices by Country

The average non-refractory ceramic building bricks export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 15% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit, leveling off in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Norway stood at $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+3.3%).

Imports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Imports into Finland

In 2022, approx. X units of non-refractory ceramic building bricks were imported into Finland; jumping by 65% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 208%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Germany (X units), Denmark (X units) and Estonia (X units) were the main suppliers of non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports to Finland, with a combined 88% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Estonia (with a CAGR of +60.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Estonia ($X) and Denmark ($X) appeared to be the largest non-refractory ceramic building bricks suppliers to Finland, together comprising 82% of total imports.

Estonia, with a CAGR of +66.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory ceramic building bricks import price amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of -10.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 108%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 ($X per unit), while the price for Austria ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform