Scandinavia: Slate Market 2024

Slate Market Size in Scandinavia

The Scandinavia slate market surged to $X in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption posted a resilient expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Slate Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, slate production expanded remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Slate Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2022, approx. X tons of slate were exported in Scandinavia; declining by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, slate exports plummeted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Norway dominates exports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Sweden (X tons), creating a X% share of total exports.

Norway was also the fastest-growing in terms of the slate exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Sweden (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Norway (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Sweden saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

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

In Norway, slate exports contracted by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a temperate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 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 Norway ($X per ton), while Sweden amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (X%).

Slate Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2022, the amount of slate imported in Scandinavia reached X tons, surging by X% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, slate imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2016 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Sweden represented the major importer of slate in Scandinavia, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Finland (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Norway (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Sweden (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Sweden amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Finland (X% per year) and Norway (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, slate import price increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: 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 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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