Scandinavia: Market for Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses 2025

Market Size for Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses in Scandinavia

In 2022, the Scandinavia market for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses increased by 1% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption saw a pronounced descent. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses in Scandinavia

In value terms, production of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production faced a precipitous descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 592% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses

Exports in Scandinavia

Exports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses soared to X tons in 2022, picking up by 29% on 2021. Total exports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by +0.6% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 45%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses rose notably to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +37.1% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 32%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Sweden represented the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which finished at 85% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Finland (X tons), generating a 14% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses exports from Sweden stood at +3.8%. At the same time, Finland (+4.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Finland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Scandinavia, with a CAGR of +4.8% from 2012-2022. While the share of Sweden (+2.5 p.p.) and Finland (+1.5 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the largest ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses supplier in Scandinavia, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($X), with a 22% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Sweden amounted to +2.8%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -15.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 29%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell significantly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while Sweden totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (-1.0%).

Imports of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2022, approx. X tons of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses were imported in Scandinavia; waning by -7.3% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 63%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period 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 2017 when imports increased by 31%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Sweden was the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which accounted for 58% of total imports. Norway (X tons) held a 27% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Finland (15%).

Sweden was also the fastest-growing in terms of the ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses imports, with a CAGR of +12.0% from 2012 to 2022. Finland (-2.1%) and Norway (-2.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Sweden (+33 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Finland and Norway saw its share reduced by -10% and -22.5% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses in Scandinavia, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Norway ($X), with a 22% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Sweden totaled +5.8%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Norway (-2.6% per year) and Finland (+0.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 30% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 59% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while Norway ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+2.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform