Concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks market in Estonia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2024, the market volume for concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks in Estonia declined from 762.9 thousand tons to 397.0 thousand tons, with a temporary increase in 2021. The growth in 2021 to 555.8 thousand tons was driven by the expansion of production capacities and the launch of new products by cement and concrete manufacturers, responding to rising demand in the construction sector. Changes in labeling and packaging to comply with EU and Estonian regulations, along with the growth of e-commerce in sales, also facilitated market access during this period.

Innovation and a shift towards sustainable materials characterized the market throughout these years. The introduction of ROCLITE's new generation aerated concrete blocks in 2018, which used oil shale ash as a cement substitute, offered environmental benefits and cost savings. National policies promoting low-CO2 footprint materials further encouraged the adoption of eco-friendly and energy-efficient products, such as cement fiber boards and specialized insulation materials, supporting the development of new market segments.

After 2022, market volume continued to contract, reaching 349.8 thousand tons in 2023, before recovering to 397.0 thousand tons in 2024. The later years reflected adjustments in the construction materials sector amid broader economic conditions.

Production concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks in Estonia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In Estonia, the production value of concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks reached 44 559 thousand US dollars in 2021, marking a 5.3% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, overall production declined by 8.1%, with an average annual decrease of 2.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 49 648 thousand US dollars, while the lowest was in 2020 at 42 315 thousand US dollars. The most significant drop occurred in 2020, with a decline of 14.8%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks production in Estonia rebounded in 2021 after two consecutive years of decline. Output totaled 686.4 thousand tonnes, up 2.3% year-on-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production fell by 25.4%, translating to an average annual decrease of 9.3%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 671.0 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 22.0%.

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

Exports concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks from Estonia

Exports in kind, K t

Estonia's export volume of concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks stood at 139.4 thousand tonnes in 2021, a 3.0% increase from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 16.8%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 5.9%. The highest export volume was in 2019 at 197.3 thousand tonnes, while the lowest was in 2020 at 135.3 thousand tonnes. The largest drop occurred in 2020 with a 31.4% decrease, whereas the biggest gain was in 2019 with a 17.8% rise.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, the primary destinations for Estonia's exports of concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks in volume terms were Latvia, accounting for 51.1% of exports, Finland with 16.5%, and Lithuania at 15.5%. Together, these three countries represented 83.1% of total export flows.

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 concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks reached 25 753 thousand US dollars in 2021, surging 20.9% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 13.1%, with an average annual increase of 4.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 21 304 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 12.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Latvia, Finland, and Sweden were the top markets for Estonia's exports of concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks in value terms. Latvia held a 34.8% share, Finland accounted for 33.5%, and Sweden made up 12.1%. Combined, these three countries represented 80.4% of total export value.

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

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

Imports concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks to Estonia

Imports in kind, K t

The import market for concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks in Estonia showed notable volatility during the observed period. From 2018 to 2020, the range between the highest and lowest volumes varied by a factor of 2.3. In 2021, imports surged to 8.9 thousand tonnes, a sharp 91.2% increase from 2020. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 4.6 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 35.0%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Latvia and Lithuania dominated Estonia's imports of concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks in volume terms. Latvia accounted for 64.9% of total imports, while Lithuania contributed 15.6%. Together, they made up 80.5% of import flows, with other partners accounting for the remainder.

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

Estonia's import market for concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks exhibited significant volatility from 2018 to 2021. The lowest value was recorded in 2018, while imports peaked in 2021, with a 2.5-fold difference between these years. In 2021, imports reached 4 012 thousand US dollars, up 75.8% from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 17.7%.

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

Over the 2018-2021 period, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland were the main sources for Estonia's imports of concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks in value terms. Latvia accounted for 65.8% of imports, Lithuania for 13.8%, and Poland for 8.8%. Collectively, these three countries represented 88.4% of total import value.

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

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