Non-refractory mortars and concretes market in Norway

Earlier Report Observations

The Norwegian market for non-refractory mortars and concretes showed notable volatility between 2018 and 2023. After an initial contraction from 705.3 million US dollars in 2018 to 602.6 million US dollars in 2019, the market stabilized around 605 million US dollars in 2021 before a sharp rise to 674.2 million US dollars in 2022. This growth was followed by a decline to 576.1 million US dollars in 2023. The 2019 dip coincided with industry preparations for significant updates to the NS-EN 206 concrete standard, which created a period of adjustment for producers.

A major regulatory shift occurred with the enactment of new pollution control rules in December 2022, mandating concrete waste recycling and dust emission reductions. This change increased production costs but also spurred investments in modern recycling facilities. Concurrently, the industry saw consolidation through the creation of the Nordic Concrete Group, reshaping the competitive environment. Rising costs for raw materials, energy, and transport through 2022 inflated market prices, contributing to the peak in market value that year. By 2023, sustained high construction costs and severe margin pressure contributed to a decrease in overall market size.

Technological adoption, including the emergence of 3D-printed concrete, began influencing production methods from 2021. Throughout the period, a strong industry and consumer focus on sustainability and circular economy principles increased emphasis on material reuse and waste reduction, aligning with broader regulatory trends.

Production non-refractory mortars and concretes in Norway

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In 2021, Norway's output of non-refractory mortars and concretes was valued at 603.3 million US dollars, marking a 14.8% decline compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 14.1%, which translates to an annualized rate of 4.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Norway in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

In 2021, Norway produced 6 547 thousand tonnes of non-refractory mortars and concretes, an 8.6% decrease from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production fell by 4.9%, averaging an annualized decline of 1.6%.

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

Exports non-refractory mortars and concretes from Norway

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Norway's exports of non-refractory mortars and concretes reached 39 430 tonnes, up 16.6% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 9.2%, with an annualized rate of 3.0%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 33 831 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 7.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Iceland, and Finland were the primary destinations for Norway's exports of non-refractory mortars and concretes in volume terms. Sweden accounted for 62.3% of exports, Iceland for 15.5%, and Finland for 7.9%, together making up 85.7% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decline, Norway's exports of non-refractory mortars and concretes rebounded in 2021, reaching 14 235 thousand US dollars—a significant 27.4% increase from the previous year. However, from 2018 to 2021, exports overall decreased by 2.2%, averaging an annualized decline of 0.8%. The lowest value was in 2020 at 11 178 thousand US dollars, while the largest drop occurred in 2019 with a 16.6% decline.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Sweden, Iceland, and Finland remained the top buyers of non-refractory mortars and concretes from Norway in value terms. Sweden held 57.3% of exports, Iceland 16.4%, and Finland 11.3%, collectively accounting for 85.0% of total export value.

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

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

Imports non-refractory mortars and concretes to Norway

Imports in kind, t

Norway's imports of non-refractory mortars and concretes declined for the third consecutive year in 2021, totaling 42 253 tonnes—a 12.0% reduction from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports fell by 25.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Denmark, and the Netherlands were the main suppliers of non-refractory mortars and concretes to Norway in volume terms. Sweden contributed 26.0% of imports, Denmark 24.9%, and the Netherlands 21.0%, together forming 71.9% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decline, Norway's imports of non-refractory mortars and concretes increased in 2021, with a total value that rose by 1.1% compared to 2020. However, from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 11%, averaging an annualized decline of 3.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 15 607 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with an 8.2% drop.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Germany, Denmark, and Sweden continued to be the leading suppliers of non-refractory mortars and concretes to Norway in value terms. Germany accounted for 34.9% of imports, Denmark for 21.6%, and Sweden for 14.3%, jointly taking 70.7% of total import value.

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

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