Refractory ceramic constructional goods excluding those of siliceous fossil meals and similar siliceous earths market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for refractory ceramic constructional goods in Finland exhibited significant volatility from 2018 to 2024. It began the period at 41 713 thousand US dollars, then contracted sharply in 2019 to 26 378 thousand, a decline of over 35%. This was followed by a strong rebound in 2020, when the market size recovered to 40 400 thousand.

Following the 2020 peak, the market entered a phase of fluctuations. It declined again in 2021 to 31 905 thousand before partially recovering to 37 477 thousand in 2022. These shifts were accompanied by notable trade flow variations, including a spike in exports to 5 931 thousand in 2022.

The market showed signs of stabilization toward the end of the period. It eased to 35 125 thousand in 2023 and then to 34 192 thousand in 2024, with the latter representing only a marginal decrease, indicating a period of relative balance.

Production refractory constructional ceramics in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Finland's production of refractory ceramic construction goods, excluding those made from siliceous fossil meals and similar siliceous earths, declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 2 721 thousand US dollars, down 2.8% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 11.1%, averaging an annual decline of 3.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 3 417 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 11.7% also occurring that year. The most significant drop was in 2019, when production fell by 18.1%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Production of refractory ceramic construction goods, excluding those made from siliceous fossil meals and similar siliceous earths, in Finland fell for the third year in a row. In 2020, output totaled 1 494 tonnes, a decrease of 3.2% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production dropped by 15.9%, which translates to an average annual decline of 5.6%.

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

Exports refractory constructional ceramics from Finland

Exports in kind, t

The market showed significant volatility during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 24 tonnes, then peaked in 2020 at 118 tonnes—a fluctuation of 4.9 times. In 2020, exports surged by 392.7% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 55.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, Japan, and Poland were the primary destinations for exports in kind. Russia accounted for 65.6% of exports, Japan for 14.3%, and Poland for 4.7%. Together, these three countries represented 84.5% 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

Market behavior was marked by volatility during these years. Exports in value terms hit their minimum in 2017 and climbed to a maximum in 2019, showing a 2.5-fold shift. In 2020, exports were recorded at 506 thousand US dollars, a sharp decline of 48.4% from 2019. The highest value was in 2019 at 980 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 128.5% occurring in 2018.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Jordan, Russia, and Japan were the leading destinations for exports in value terms. Jordan made up 53.9% of exports, Russia 21.9%, and Japan 4.9%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 80.7% 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 refractory constructional ceramics to Finland

Imports in kind, t

The market experienced notable volatility from 2017 to 2019, with a peak-to-trough amplitude of 16 times. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 2 585 tonnes, then rose sharply to 38 974 tonnes in 2020—an increase of 1,408.0% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a drop of 93.8%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, China, France, and Germany were the key sources for imports in kind, together accounting for 75.1% of total import flows.

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

In 2020, imports of refractory ceramic construction goods, excluding those made from siliceous fossil meals and similar siliceous earths, into Finland totaled 38 185 thousand US dollars, up 55.5% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 20.9%, averaging an annual growth rate of 6.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 24 559 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2018 at 39 186 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 37.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, France, and Germany were the largest suppliers of these goods to Finland in value terms. China contributed 33.0% of imports, France 23.2%, and Germany 17.7%. Together, they formed 73.9% of total imports in value terms.

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

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