Animal feed preparations market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

The animal feed preparations market in Finland showed considerable fluctuation between 2018 and 2024. The market volume began the period at 4150 thousand tons in 2018, a year marked by public debate and a major demonstration calling for stronger animal welfare legislation. Volume contracted to 3768 thousand tons in 2019 as the legislative proposal lapsed without being passed. A partial recovery to 3848 thousand tons occurred in 2020, supported by the implementation of EU regulations on organic production, which established new rules for organic feed manufacturing.

Market volume dipped again to 3705 thousand tons in 2021 amid efforts to monitor animal welfare trends. It rebounded to 3872 thousand tons in 2022, a period characterized by rising food prices which began to influence broader consumer behavior and demand within the agri-food sector. In monetary terms, the market value saw a significant increase to 1800 million USD in 2022, reflecting these price pressures.

A major regulatory change reshaped the market from 2023 onward. The Finnish Parliament passed the new Animal Welfare Act in March 2023, introducing stricter tools for promoting welfare and clarifying rules for animal breeding. This legislative shift, ahead of its entry into force in 2024, contributed to a sharp contraction in production and market volume, which fell to 3257 thousand tons in 2023. The decline continued to 3161 thousand tons in 2024 as the law took effect, bringing immediate new requirements for continuous water access, appropriate housing facilities, and expanded reporting obligations for animal keepers.

Production animal feed preparations in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Finland's production of animal feed preparations declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 1 225 million US dollars, representing a modest decline of 4.9% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.0%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 1 353 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 3.8%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

After two years of decline, Finland's production of animal feed preparations increased in 2020. Output reached 3 771 thousand tonnes, marking a small advance of 1.4% over the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 10.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.5%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 3 720 thousand tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 8.2%.

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

Exports animal feed preparations from Finland

Exports in kind, K t

Finland's exports of animal feed preparations increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 56.5 thousand tonnes, marking an uptick of 24.1% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 31.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.6%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 31.6 thousand tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 26.2%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 43.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, Norway, and Sweden were the largest buyers of animal feed preparations from Finland. Russia accounted for 46.3% of exports in kind, Norway for 21.2%, and Sweden for 14.0%. Together, these three countries formed 81.5% of total exports in kind.

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, M $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. In 2018, exports dropped to a minimum of 41.7 million US dollars, marking the largest decline of 19.0%. Volumes then climbed to their maximum in 2019 at 76.0 million US dollars, with the largest increase of 82.3%. In 2020, Finland's exports of animal feed preparations stood at 69.5 million US dollars, reflecting a modest fall of 8.5% year-over-year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, Norway, and Sweden remained the main destinations for animal feed preparations from Finland in value terms. Russia accounted for 44.9% of exports, Norway for 18.2%, and Sweden for 18.1%. Together, these three countries represented 81.2% of total exports in value terms.

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

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

Imports animal feed preparations to Finland

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of decrease, Finland's imports of animal feed preparations increased in 2020. Imports reached 133.5 thousand tonnes, marking a sharp rise of 42.7% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 4.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.6%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 93.6 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 28.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Denmark, Poland, and Germany were the largest suppliers of animal feed preparations to Finland in kind. Denmark accounted for 22.5% of imports, Poland for 10.2%, and Germany for 8.6%. Together, they represented 41.4% of total imports in kind, against a broad background of smaller partners.

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, M $ US

In 2020, Finland's imports of animal feed preparations totalled 218.5 million US dollars, amounting to a rise of 5.3% versus the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 13.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.2%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 2.0%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 9.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Denmark, the United Kingdom, and Germany were among the largest suppliers of animal feed preparations to Finland in value terms. Denmark accounted for 17.1% of imports, the United Kingdom for 9.9%, and Germany for 9.7%. Even together, they represented just 36.7% of total imports in value terms, indicating a broadly diversified partner base.

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

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