Finland: Market for Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles 2025

Market Size for Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles in Finland

The Finnish market for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles contracted rapidly to $X in 2021, dropping by -19% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a mild shrinkage. Refractory bricks, blocks and tiles consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles in Finland

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 15% against the previous year. Refractory bricks, blocks and tiles production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles

Exports from Finland

In 2021, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports from Finland reduced slightly to X tons, with a decrease of -1.9% against 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 510% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 406%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Philippines (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the main destinations of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports from Finland, with a combined 91% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Philippines (with a CAGR of +133.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Philippines ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports from Finland, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Estonia, with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Philippines totaled +88.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (+8.7% per year) and Estonia (+0.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 45% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 422% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($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 Germany (+55.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles

Imports into Finland

In 2021, imports of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles into Finland reduced rapidly to X tons, which is down by -15% on 2020. Overall, imports showed a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 75%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports shrank markedly to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 54% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), France (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main suppliers of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports to Finland, together accounting for 77% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +35.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, China ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest refractory bricks, blocks and tiles suppliers to Finland, with a combined 75% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +35.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -7.5% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 21%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :