Sweden: Ceramic Tile Market 2025

Ceramic Tile Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, approx. X square meters of ceramic tiles were exported from Sweden; waning by -34.8% against the previous year. Overall, exports faced a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X square meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ceramic tile exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports faced a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 35%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Norway (X square meters), Denmark (X square meters) and Finland (X square meters) were the main destinations of ceramic tile exports from Sweden, together comprising 94% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Norway (with a CAGR of -12.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for ceramic tile exported from Sweden were Norway ($X), Denmark ($X) and Finland ($X), with a combined 90% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Norway, with a CAGR of -9.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average ceramic tile export price stood at $X per square meter in 2022, picking up by 8% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, ceramic tile export price increased by +16.0% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 32%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Finland ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Norway (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ceramic Tile Imports

Imports into Sweden

Ceramic tile imports into Sweden amounted to X square meters in 2022, picking up by 8.3% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X square meters in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic tile imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Italy (X square meters), Spain (X square meters) and Portugal (X square meters) were the main suppliers of ceramic tile imports to Sweden, with a combined 60% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Turkey, Germany, Latvia and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Latvia (with a CAGR of +154.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic tiles to Sweden, comprising 39% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy amounted to +2.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+8.0% per year) and Portugal (+0.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average ceramic tile import price stood at $X per square meter in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per square meter), while the price for Portugal ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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