Imports of marble, granite, sandstone, porphyry, and basalt to Finland have experienced notable fluctuations from 2013 to 2023, with the volume standing at 65.13 thousand metric tons in 2023. Variations over the past two years show a 60.18% increase from 2021 to 2022 and a moderate 4.03% rise from 2022 to 2023. The five-year Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over 2019 to 2023 was 4.67%, indicating a positive upward trend after several erratic changes earlier in the series.

Forecasts for 2024 through 2028 suggest gradual increases in import volumes, with a forecasted five-year CAGR of 0.72% and an overall growth rate of 3.67% by 2028. This indicates a stabilized growth pattern compared to earlier periods.

Future trends to watch for include:

Global supply chain impacts on the availability and cost of natural stone imports.
Changes in construction and infrastructure projects within Finland that may drive demand for natural stones.
Technological advancements in quarrying and processing, potentially affecting import volumes.