Scandinavia: Fireclay Market 2024

Fireclay Market Size in Scandinavia

The Scandinavia fireclay market skyrocketed to $X in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a significant increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Fireclay Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, fireclay production totaled $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fireclay Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2023, overseas shipments of fireclay increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fireclay exports soared to $X in 2023. In general, exports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden represented the largest exporting country with an export of around X tons, which accounted for X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Finland (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total exports.

Exports from Sweden increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Finland (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Finland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Scandinavia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Sweden and Finland increased by X and X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the largest fireclay supplier in Scandinavia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Finland ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Sweden, fireclay exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while Sweden amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (X%).

Fireclay Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2023, imports of fireclay in Scandinavia skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, fireclay imports surged to $X in 2023. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Sweden represented the largest importing country with an import of about X tons, which recorded X% of total imports. Finland (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Norway (X%).

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to fireclay imports into Sweden stood at X%. At the same time, Finland (X%) and Norway (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Finland emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Scandinavia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Sweden and Finland increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported fireclay in Scandinavia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Norway ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Sweden totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Norway (X% per year) and Finland (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform