Additives for cements, mortars, concretes market in Estonia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for prepared additives for cements, mortars, or concretes in Estonia experienced a sharp contraction in 2019, falling to 3 851 t from 6 931 t the previous year, a decline of over 44%. This drop marked the beginning of a period of high volatility for the market.

A moderate recovery followed in 2020, with market size increasing by 6% to 4 072 t. Growth accelerated in 2021, reaching 5 555 t, which represented a 36% surge from the prior year and brought the market closer to its 2018 level.

However, this upward trend reversed in 2022 and 2023, with consecutive declines of 7% and 23%, respectively, shrinking the market to 3 993 t. The market rebounded again in 2024, growing by 26% to 5 019 t, though it remained below the 2018 peak.

Production additives for cements, mortars, concretes in Estonia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Estonia's production of additives for cements, mortars, and concretes has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 3,751 thousand US dollars, marking a significant rise of 30.5% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 58%, with a compound annual growth rate of 16.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 2,185 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 8.0%. The largest increase occurred in 2020, with a jump of 31.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Estonia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Estonia's production of additives for cements, mortars, and concretes has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, 3,931 tonnes were produced, representing an uptick of 28.2% compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 68.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 18.9%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 2,192 tonnes, which experienced the largest decline of 6.2%. The largest increase was in 2020, with a surge of 39.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Exports additives for cements, mortars, concretes from Estonia

Exports in kind, t

Estonia's export volume of additives for cements, mortars, and concretes has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports stood at 1,057 tonnes, showing a robust increase of 20.7% over the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 132.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 32.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Lithuania and Latvia were the primary buyers of additives for cements, mortars, and concretes from Estonia, together accounting for 92.4% of total exports in volume. The remaining share was distributed among other countries.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Estonia's export value of additives for cements, mortars, and concretes has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 840 thousand US dollars, up by 20.1% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 127.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 31.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Between 2018 and 2021, Lithuania and Latvia were the main destinations for exports in value terms, jointly taking 92.9% of total flows. The residual share was split among other markets.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Estonia in value, 2018-2021

Imports additives for cements, mortars, concretes to Estonia

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decrease, Estonia's imports of additives for cements, mortars, and concretes increased. In 2021, imports amounted to 2,681 tonnes, constituting an abrupt gain of 42.5% over the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 46.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 19.0%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 1,882 tonnes, with the largest decline occurring in 2019 at 56.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Norway, Latvia, and Germany formed the main group of sources for imports in volume of additives for cements, mortars, and concretes to Estonia. Norway accounted for 31.0%, Latvia for 23.8%, and Germany for 19.4% of imports, together representing 74.2% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. The highest value was registered in 2018, while the lowest occurred in 2020, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 3.8 times. In 2021, cross-border shipments of additives for cements, mortars, and concretes to Estonia reached 3,061 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a steep rise of 32.1% from a year earlier. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 2,317 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline in 2019 at 71.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, three principal markets — Germany, Norway, and Finland — together accounted for 69.2% of total imports in value terms of additives for cements, mortars, and concretes to Estonia.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Estonia in value, 2018-2021