Norway: Market for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Norway

The Norwegian non-refractory ceramic building bricks market was estimated at $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Non-refractory ceramic building bricks consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Norway

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Exports from Norway

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of non-refractory ceramic building bricks decreased by -23% to X units in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 314% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports expanded to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 326%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X units) was the main destination for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from Norway, with a 94% share of total exports. Moreover, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports to Denmark exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Sweden (X units), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Denmark totaled +23.1%.

In value terms, Denmark ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from Norway, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sweden ($X), with a 4.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Denmark stood at +26.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory ceramic building bricks export price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 36% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 81%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Sweden amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sweden (+3.5%).

Imports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Imports into Norway

For the third consecutive year, Norway recorded decline in supplies from abroad of non-refractory ceramic building bricks, which decreased by -1.4% to X units in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 70% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 65%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Denmark (X units) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory ceramic building bricks to Norway, with a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports from Denmark exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belgium (X units), with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Denmark totaled +12.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+4.2% per year) and Belgium (+26.8% per year).

In value terms, Denmark ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory ceramic building bricks to Norway, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Denmark totaled +7.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+2.2% per year) and Belgium (+20.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory ceramic building bricks import price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 6% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 13% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, 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 Denmark ($X per unit), while the price for Belgium ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (-1.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform