Scandinavia: Enamels And Glazes Market 2025

Enamels And Glazes Market Size in Scandinavia

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was decline in the Scandinavia enamels and glazes market, when its value decreased by -3.9% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, saw a pronounced shrinkage. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Enamels And Glazes Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, enamels and glazes production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 55% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Enamels And Glazes Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2021, the amount of vitrifiable enamels and glazes for ceramics, enamelling or glass exported in Scandinavia fell markedly to X tons, with a decrease of -17.6% against the previous year. Overall, exports continue to indicate a sharp setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, enamels and glazes exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 80%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Sweden represented the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to 77% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Denmark (X tons), achieving an 18% share of total exports. Finland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to enamels and glazes exports from Sweden stood at -31.5%. At the same time, Finland (+6.2%) and Denmark (+5.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Finland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Scandinavia, with a CAGR of +6.2% from 2012-2021. Denmark (+18 p.p.) and Finland (+4.3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Sweden saw its share reduced by -22.4% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the largest enamels and glazes supplier in Scandinavia, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Denmark ($X), with a 12% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Sweden totaled -15.7%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (+6.2% per year) and Finland (+10.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 50% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the export price increased by 121%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+23.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Enamels And Glazes Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

Enamels and glazes imports soared to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 23% against 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, enamels and glazes imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 33% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Denmark was the major importer of vitrifiable enamels and glazes for ceramics, enamelling or glass in Scandinavia, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was approx. 81% of total imports in 2021. Sweden (X tons) held an 11% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Norway (4.9%). Finland (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

Denmark was also the fastest-growing in terms of the vitrifiable enamels and glazes for ceramics, enamelling or glass imports, with a CAGR of +21.3% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Sweden (+1.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Finland (-21.2%) and Norway (-23.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Denmark (+67 p.p.) and Sweden (+1.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Finland (-21 p.p.) and Norway (-48.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Denmark ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported vitrifiable enamels and glazes for ceramics, enamelling or glass in Scandinavia, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sweden ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Norway, with an 11% share.

In Denmark, enamels and glazes imports increased at an average annual rate of +16.8% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Sweden (+3.0% per year) and Norway (-12.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, surging by 5.7% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the import price increased by 17%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+17.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform