Scandinavia: Market for Moulds For Mineral Materials 2025

Market Size for Moulds For Mineral Materials in Scandinavia

In 2022, the Scandinavia mould for mineral materials market was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. Overall, consumption recorded a mild shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Moulds For Mineral Materials in Scandinavia

In value terms, mould for mineral materials production shrank remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 176%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Moulds For Mineral Materials

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2022, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of moulds for mineral materials, when their volume decreased by -51.6% to X units. In general, exports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 152%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mould for mineral materials exports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 169% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Finland prevails in exports structure, reaching X units, which was approx. 97% of total exports in 2022. Norway (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Finland was also the fastest-growing in terms of the moulds for mineral materials exports, with a CAGR of -5.5% from 2012 to 2022. Norway (-18.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Finland (+17 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Norway saw its share reduced by -7% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Finland ($X) remains the largest mould for mineral materials supplier in Scandinavia, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Norway ($X), with a 1.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Finland stood at -5.8%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Scandinavia stood at $X per unit in 2022, picking up by 9.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the export price increased by 31% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per unit), while Norway stood at $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (-0.3%).

Imports of Moulds For Mineral Materials

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2022, overseas purchases of moulds for mineral materials increased by 33% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mould for mineral materials imports surged to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +77.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 56%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Norway (X units) and Sweden (X units) dominates imports structure, together making up 91% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Finland (X units), achieving a 9.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Finland (with a CAGR of +0.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, Norway ($X), Sweden ($X) and Finland ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022.

Sweden, with a CAGR of +8.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per unit, rising by 2.3% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 22% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, 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 (+8.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform