Scandinavia: Fireclay Market 2024

Fireclay Market Size in Scandinavia

The Scandinavia fireclay market surged to $X in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a significant expansion. The level of consumption peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Fireclay Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, fireclay production reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

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Fireclay Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2023, shipments abroad of fireclay increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, exports showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fireclay exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. In general, exports enjoyed 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 main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which recorded X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Finland (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to fireclay exports from Sweden stood at X%. 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 ($X) remains the largest fireclay supplier in Scandinavia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($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, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual 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 totaled $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, approx. X tons of fireclay were imported in Scandinavia; jumping by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, fireclay imports soared to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Sweden was the major importer of fireclay in Scandinavia, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. 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. Sweden (X p.p.) and Finland (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Norway saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, 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 rate of growth in terms of value in Sweden totaled X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Norway (X% per year) and Finland (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 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