Finland: Concrete Tile Market 2025

Concrete Tile Market Size in Finland

In 2022, the Finnish concrete tile market increased by 1.1% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 6.1%. Concrete tile consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Concrete Tile Production in Finland

In value terms, concrete tile production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 12%. Concrete tile production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Concrete Tile Exports

Exports from Finland

In 2022, shipments abroad of tiles, flagstones, bricks and similar articles, of cement, concrete or artificial stone decreased by -69.5% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 75%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, concrete tile exports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports faced a dramatic shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 65% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Estonia (X tons), Lithuania (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main destinations of concrete tile exports from Finland, together accounting for 83% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Lithuania (with a CAGR of +82.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Estonia ($X), Lithuania ($X) and Sweden ($X) were the largest markets for concrete tile exported from Finland worldwide, together accounting for 75% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Lithuania, with a CAGR of +77.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average concrete tile export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -2.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 38%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Estonia ($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 Norway (+0.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Concrete Tile Imports

Imports into Finland

In 2022, purchases abroad of tiles, flagstones, bricks and similar articles, of cement, concrete or artificial stone was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 16%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, concrete tile imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +80.6% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 33%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Estonia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of concrete tile to Finland, with a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, concrete tile imports from Estonia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Sweden (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Estonia totaled +4.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (-3.9% per year) and Germany (-40.0% per year).

In value terms, Estonia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tiles, flagstones, bricks and similar articles, of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Finland, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sweden ($X), with an 11% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Estonia stood at +6.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (-4.3% per year) and Germany (-36.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average concrete tile import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 5.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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