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Concrete tiles and flagstones market in Sweden

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the Swedish market for concrete tiles and flagstones in physical volume grew from 2.75 million tons to nearly 3 million tons. This expansion peaked in 2020 at over 3 million tons before a slight moderation in 2021.

In value terms, the market displayed a contrasting trend. After declining to approximately $585 million in 2019, it staged a strong recovery, reaching about $738 million by 2021. This indicates significant shifts in average prices or product composition during the period.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2021
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2021
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2021
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2021
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Sweden
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2021, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2021, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sweden in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sweden by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production concrete tiles and flagstones in Sweden

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Sweden's concrete tiles and flagstones production rebounded after a two-year decline. In 2019, output reached its lowest point at 586.5 million US dollars, but then increased by 11.6% in 2020 to 654.4 million US dollars. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 10.1%, which translates to an average annual decline of 3.5%. The most significant drop occurred in 2018, with an 11.5% decrease.

Annual dynamics of production in Sweden in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.5%)	(9.0%)	11.6%	(3.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Sweden's concrete tiles and flagstones production volume grew for the second year in a row. In 2020, output reached 3 105 thousand tonnes, reflecting a modest 7.8% increase compared to the previous year. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 2 816 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 9.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.3%)	2.3%	7.8%	(0.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports concrete tiles and flagstones from Sweden

Exports in kind, t

Sweden's concrete tiles and flagstones exports recovered after a two-year decrease. In 2019, exports hit their lowest point at 80 968 tonnes, but then rose by 3.0% in 2020 to 83 366 tonnes. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 4%, with an average annual decline of 1.3%. The largest drop occurred in 2019, with a 5.9% decrease.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.9%)	(5.9%)	3.0%	(1.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Norway, Finland, and Estonia remained the top buyers of concrete tiles and flagstones from Sweden in volume terms. Norway accounted for 55.7% of exports, Finland for 12.1%, and Estonia for 11.5%, together representing 79.3% of total export volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Sweden's concrete tiles and flagstones exports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 9 301 thousand US dollars, down by 5.7% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 20.6%, which equates to an average annual decline of 7.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.0%)	(12.3%)	(5.7%)	(7.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Norway, Denmark, and Finland continued to lead as the main buyers of concrete tiles and flagstones from Sweden in value terms. Norway accounted for 57.3% of export value, Denmark for 9.7%, and Finland for 8.1%, collectively making up 75.1% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports concrete tiles and flagstones to Sweden

Imports in kind, t

Sweden's concrete tiles and flagstones imports showed volatile changes, indicating an unstable market environment. In 2019, imports bottomed at 11 761 tonnes, but then surged by 75.5% in 2020 to 20 644 tonnes, representing a 1.8-fold increase between these years. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 32.6% decrease.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	41.0%	(32.6%)	75.5%	18.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Germany, Denmark, and Italy were the leading sources for Sweden's concrete tiles and flagstones imports in volume terms. Germany accounted for 28.9% of imports, Denmark for 14.2%, and Italy for 10.9%, together comprising 54.0% of total import volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Sweden's concrete tiles and flagstones imports increased in 2020, reaching 12 231 thousand US dollars, up by 48.1% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 49.9%, with an average annual increase of 14.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 13 259 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 62.5%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 37.7% decrease.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	62.5%	(37.7%)	48.1%	14.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Norway, Germany, and Italy formed the key group of partners for Sweden's concrete tiles and flagstones imports in value terms. Norway accounted for 22.8% of import value, Germany for 18.0%, and Italy for 12.4%, jointly representing 53.2% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io