Concrete tiles and flagstones market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for concrete tiles and flagstones in Finland increased from 90.8 thousand tons in 2018 to 119.5 thousand tons in 2020, with a notable surge of 30% in 2020 alone. In value terms, the market grew from 21.8 million dollars to 27.2 million dollars over the same period, reflecting both higher volume and potentially rising unit prices.

Beginning in 2021, the Finnish concrete industry introduced the BY low-carbon classification system for concrete recipes, steering manufacturers toward more sustainable products. This shift was supported by research initiatives like the LOIKKA project in 2022, which tested new cement blends and mixes to enable low-carbon production. By 2023, industrial-scale piloting of low-carbon concrete technology was completed, paving the way for commercial manufacturing and helping to sustain production volumes and market value above 27.8 million dollars.

In 2024, the production of low-carbon concrete products expanded significantly, with companies such as Parma launching ultra-low-emission hollow-core slabs and Kovabetoni supplying large quantities of low-carbon elements for major construction projects. New product lines like Lakka's concrete tiles, designed to meet consumer trends for natural aesthetics and durability, entered the market. Despite this focus on sustainable innovation, the total market volume declined to 90 thousand tons, while the market value stabilized at 27.4 million dollars.

Production concrete tiles and flagstones in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Finland's concrete tiles and flagstones production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 24 178 thousand US dollars, marking a significant rise of 13.9% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 39.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Finland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Finland's concrete tiles and flagstones production has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 113.3 thousand tonnes were produced, indicating a steep gain of 27.4% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, production rose by 41.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 12.2%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 78.1 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 2.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Finland in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports concrete tiles and flagstones from Finland

Exports in kind, t

The market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 963 tonnes, with the largest decline of 81.3% that year. In 2020, exports reached 12 607 tonnes, which is 1 209.6% higher than in 2019, resulting in a 13.1-fold variation between the maximum in 2020 and the minimum in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Finland in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Estonia, Sweden, and Lithuania stood out as the main markets for exports in kind, accounting for 49.2%, 16.3%, and 15.1% of exports, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 80.6% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Finland in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Foreign concrete tiles and flagstones supplies from Finland have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export volume totalled 1 507 thousand US dollars, which is 22.2% more compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 3.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 1 138 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 27.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Finland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden, Estonia, and Lithuania consistently occupied leading positions in the country structure of exports in value terms, with shares of 32.8%, 29.2%, and 13.1%, respectively. Jointly, these three countries accounted for 75.1% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Finland in value, 2017-2020

Imports concrete tiles and flagstones to Finland

Imports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 3 366 tonnes, with the largest decline of 81.1% that year. In 2020, imports amounted to 18 789 tonnes, reflecting a sudden advance of 458.2% compared to the previous year, resulting in a 5.6-fold gap between the highest in 2020 and the lowest in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Finland in kind, 2017-2020, t

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Sweden concentrated 89.8% of total imports in kind, while the remaining volume was shared among many countries with smaller individual shares.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Finland in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Concrete tiles and flagstones shipments to Finland from abroad have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Finland imported a total of 4 568 thousand US dollars of concrete tiles and flagstones, up by 31.7% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 80.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 21.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Finland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Sweden and Estonia clearly dominated imports in value terms of concrete tiles and flagstones to Finland, jointly accounting for 82.9% of total flows, whereas other countries held much smaller shares.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Finland in value, 2017-2020