Scandinavia: Market for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Scandinavia

The Scandinavia non-refractory ceramic building bricks market expanded markedly to $X in 2022, surging by 7.3% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Scandinavia

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 16%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Exports in Scandinavia

For the third consecutive year, Scandinavia recorded decline in shipments abroad of non-refractory ceramic building bricks, which decreased by -13.2% to X units in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 154%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 190% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Finland dominates exports structure, reaching X units, which was near 95% of total exports in 2022. Norway (X units) and Sweden (X units) took a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from Finland decreased at an average annual rate of -4.5% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Norway (+6.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Norway emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Scandinavia, with a CAGR of +6.0% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Sweden (-7.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Norway increased by +1.7 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Finland ($X) remains the largest non-refractory ceramic building bricks supplier in Scandinavia, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sweden ($X), with a 6.8% share of total exports.

In Finland, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports plunged by an average annual rate of -3.4% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Sweden (-3.3% per year) and Norway (+10.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per unit, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 25% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Sweden ($X per unit), while Finland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+4.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Imports in Scandinavia

Non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports amounted to X units in 2022, picking up by 5.4% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 45% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Sweden represented the key importer of non-refractory ceramic building bricks in Scandinavia, with the volume of imports reaching X units, which was near 72% of total imports in 2022. Norway (X units) held a 20% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Finland (8.1%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports into Sweden stood at +10.4%. At the same time, Finland (+32.2%) and Norway (+8.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Finland emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Scandinavia, with a CAGR of +32.2% from 2012-2022. Finland (+6.8 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Sweden and Norway saw its share reduced by -1.6% and -5.2% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-refractory ceramic building bricks in Scandinavia, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Norway ($X), with a 29% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Sweden amounted to +7.3%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Norway (+4.3% per year) and Finland (+25.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per unit, falling by -4.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 6.5% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per unit), while Sweden ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (-2.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform