Norway: Market for Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone 2024

Market Size for Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in Norway

The Norwegian market for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone shrank markedly to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -25.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in Norway

In value terms, production of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone shrank remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Exports from Norway

In 2021, approx. X tons of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone were exported from Norway; waning by -4.4% on 2020 figures. In general, exports showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 77% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 104% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) was the main destination for exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone from Norway, with a 74% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Sweden exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Denmark (X tons), sixfold. Finland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Sweden amounted to -8.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (+1.1% per year) and Finland (+8.6% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the key foreign market for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone exports from Norway, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Denmark ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Finland, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Sweden amounted to -11.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (+0.4% per year) and Finland (+4.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 109% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices to Finland ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($X per ton) and Denmark ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Faroe Islands (+75.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Imports into Norway

In 2021, the amount of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone imported into Norway fell markedly to X tons, declining by -17.6% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 11%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone fell to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 19%. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Sweden (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Norway, with a 79% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone from Sweden exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Denmark (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Sweden stood at -5.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (-21.6% per year) and Germany (-7.6% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Norway, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with an 8.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Denmark, with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Sweden amounted to -7.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-7.6% per year) and Denmark (-15.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone amounted to $X per ton, surging by 9.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 26%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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