Scandinavia: Market for Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone 2024

Market Size for Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in Scandinavia

In 2023, the Scandinavia market for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Production of Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in Scandinavia

In value terms, production of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone reduced modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2023, overseas shipments of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports saw a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone declined to $X in 2023. Overall, exports continue to indicate a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden represented the key exporter of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone in Scandinavia, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Finland (X tons), comprising a X% share of total exports.

Exports from Sweden decreased 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. While the share of Finland (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Sweden (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the largest tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone supplier in Scandinavia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Finland ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Sweden, exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone contracted by 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, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Imports of Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2023, approx. X tons of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone were imported in Scandinavia; declining by X% on 2022 figures. Over the period under review, imports recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone contracted to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X tons) and Norway (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Finland (X tons), constituting a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, 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 ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone in Scandinavia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In Sweden, imports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Finland (X% per year) and Norway (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, import price for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone increased by X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while Norway ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform