Norway: Cement Pipe Market 2025

Cement Pipe Market Size in Norway

The Norwegian cement pipe market reduced to $X in 2022, falling by -4.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the market value increased by 8.4%. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cement Pipe Production in Norway

In value terms, cement pipe production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by 9.6% against the previous year. Cement pipe production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Cement Pipe Exports

Exports from Norway

In 2022, overseas shipments of pipes and other articles of cement were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 313%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cement pipe exports declined significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a pronounced increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 88%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) was the main destination for cement pipe exports from Norway, accounting for a 45% share of total exports. Moreover, cement pipe exports to Sweden exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Greece (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Faroe Islands (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Sweden totaled +10.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Greece (0.0% per year) and Faroe Islands (-4.4% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the key foreign market for pipes and other articles of cement exports from Norway, comprising 63% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Greece ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Faroe Islands, with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Sweden totaled +7.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Greece (0.0% per year) and Faroe Islands (-0.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cement pipe export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -32.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, posted a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 96%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Austria (+36.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cement Pipe Imports

Imports into Norway

Cement pipe imports into Norway shrank rapidly to X tons in 2022, reducing by -16.6% against 2021. Overall, imports showed a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 61%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cement pipe imports declined to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 46%. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of cement pipe imports to Norway, together comprising 52% of total imports. These countries were followed by Lithuania, Poland, China, Spain and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +10.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), China ($X) and Denmark ($X) were the largest cement pipe suppliers to Norway, together accounting for 38% of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of +12.7%, recorded 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

The average cement pipe import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 15% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 20%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Lithuania ($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 (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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