Denmark: Market for Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone 2023

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

In 2021, the Danish market for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone increased by 25% to $X, rising for the fifth consecutive year after four years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +90.7% against 2016 indices. Consumption of peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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

In value terms, production of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone rose to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 42%. Production of peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

Exports from Denmark

In 2021, the amount of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone exported from Denmark fell markedly to X tons, shrinking by -34.3% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 47% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone reduced slightly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 55% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat 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 Denmark, with a 74% 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, Germany (X tons), fivefold. Sweden (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Norway stood at -9.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+18.6% per year) and Sweden (-5.0% per year).

In value terms, Norway ($X) remains the key foreign market for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone exports from Denmark, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Sweden, with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Norway amounted to -7.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+37.4% per year) and Sweden (-0.6% 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, with an increase of 46% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 (+15.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Denmark

In 2021, approx. X tons of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone were imported into Denmark; increasing by 5.4% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +79.4% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone surged to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +75.5% against 2016 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Denmark, with a 89% 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, Estonia (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany stood at +4.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Estonia (+176.3% per year) and Poland (+16.7% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Denmark, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Estonia ($X), with a 7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at +4.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Estonia (+186.4% per year) and Poland (+8.3% 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, increasing by 21% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue 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 (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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