Alliaceous vegetables market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh or chilled alliaceous vegetables in Finland showed considerable variability from 2018 to 2023. Starting at 42 178 t in 2018, it surged by over 12 000 t to reach 55 032 t in 2019. This was followed by a decline to 44 514 t in 2020, then a modest recovery to 46 719 t in 2021. The most notable peak occurred in 2022, when the market expanded to 59 305 t, before contracting sharply to 46 067 t in 2023.

Domestic production followed a similar pattern, rising from 23 830 t in 2018 to 32 240 t in 2019, then fluctuating between 29 730 t and 32 300 t in subsequent years. Imports played a significant role in market size, with volumes jumping from 18 380 t in 2018 to 22 796 t in 2019, dropping to 14 378 t in 2020, and reaching a high of 28 670 t in 2022. The interplay between production and imports drove the overall market dynamics during this period.

Production alliaceous vegetables in Finland

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

Finland produced 30 330 tonnes of alliaceous vegetables in 2020, marking a 5.9% decrease from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 12.5%, which translates to an average annual increase of 4.0%. The lowest production level was in 2018 at 23 830 tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 32 240 tonnes. The most significant decline occurred in 2018 with an 11.6% drop, whereas the largest increase was in 2019 with a 35.3% rise.

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

Exports alliaceous vegetables from Finland

Exports in kind, t

Market performance showed notable fluctuations during this period. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 4 tonnes, while the highest was in 2020 at 194 tonnes, representing a 54-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Finland's exports of alliaceous vegetables surged by 5 323.8% compared to the previous year. The most substantial decline was recorded in 2019 with an 88.6% decrease.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Estonia accounted for 70.5% of Finland's total exports of alliaceous vegetables in volume terms, with the remaining exports distributed among various smaller trading partners.

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

Finland's exports of alliaceous vegetables in value terms increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 138 thousand US dollars, reflecting an 8.1% improvement over the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 77.1%, equivalent to an average annual rate of 21.0%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Estonia remained the primary destination for Finland's alliaceous vegetable exports in value terms, capturing 82.8% of total flows, while the rest was spread across several smaller markets.

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

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

Imports alliaceous vegetables to Finland

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Finland's imports of alliaceous vegetables in volume terms declined. In 2020, imports totaled 14 378 tonnes, showing a sharp drop of 36.9% from 2019. Over the 2017 to 2020 period, imports decreased by 10.1%, averaging a 3.5% annual decline. The highest import volume was in 2019 at 22 796 tonnes, with the largest increase occurring that year at 24.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands and Germany were the main suppliers of alliaceous vegetables to Finland in volume terms, together holding an 80.6% share of total imports, while other countries accounted for the fragmented remainder.

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

Following two years of growth, Finland's imports of alliaceous vegetables in value terms contracted. In 2020, imports amounted to 20 965 thousand US dollars, indicating a substantial decline of 14.7% compared to 2019. Over the 2017 to 2020 period, imports increased by 7.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.5%. The peak value was in 2019 at 20 965 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 16.4%.

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

During 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands (53.3% of imports in value terms), Spain (18.2%), and China (6.9%) continued to be the leading suppliers of alliaceous vegetables to Finland, collectively representing 78.4% 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