Sweden: Market for Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone 2024

Market Size for Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in Sweden

The Swedish market for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone skyrocketed to $X in 2021, increasing by 22% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in Sweden

In value terms, production of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Exports from Sweden

In 2021, overseas shipments of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone were finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Overall, exports showed a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 135% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate pronounced growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 71% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Norway (X tons) was the main destination for exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone from Sweden, with a 70% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Norway exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Estonia (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Lithuania (X tons), with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Norway stood at -1.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Estonia (+44.7% per year) and Lithuania (+55.4% per year).

In value terms, Norway ($X) remains the key foreign market for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone exports from Sweden, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Estonia, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Norway stood at -2.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+133.7% per year) and Estonia (+31.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone amounted to $X per ton, surging by 9.1% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, export price for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone increased by +68.5% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 25%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Norway ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Imports into Sweden

In 2021, overseas purchases of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone expanded notably to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Sweden, accounting for a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Denmark (X tons), with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to +8.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+28.7% per year) and Denmark (+14.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Sweden, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Denmark, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to +12.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+9.8% per year) and Denmark (+17.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 4.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 14%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Estonia (+23.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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