Anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market for anti-freezing preparations and de-icing fluids in Finland was shaped by investments in anti-icing nanocoatings across transport and renewable energy sectors, supporting domestic production growth to over 14 000 t in 2019. The launch of the Frostwing research project in 2019 aimed to improve aviation safety by studying wing icing and de-icing fluid effects. In 2020, with negligible imports from Russia, Finland increased shipments from other sources, raising total imports to nearly 12 900 t and lifting market volume to 17 350 t.

After a dip to 16 194 t in 2021, the market expanded sharply to 23 467 t in 2022. This surge was primarily driven by the tightening of the EU F-gas regulation, which prompted changes in fluid formulations, and by rising environmental awareness boosting demand for biodegradable and recycled de-icing products. In 2023, the market volume eased to 18 647 t, while the shift toward sustainable solutions accelerated—Helsinki-Vantaa airport planned to use about 500 t of recycled propylene glycol, and interest grew in eco-friendly alternatives like potassium formate for road and airfield applications.

In 2024, the new EU F-gas regulation entered into force, further tightening emission targets and influencing chemical use in de-icing fluids. Continued emphasis on environmentally friendly and biodegradable products, alongside increased adoption of recycled glycols at major airports, supported market recovery, with volume reaching 22 331 t. Ongoing Frostwing research and the strategic portfolio changes by key coating suppliers underscored the market's evolution toward innovative and sustainable de-icing technologies.

Production anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Finland's output of anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids was valued at 6 427 K $ US, marking a significant contraction of 51.1% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 49.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 20.2%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 13 148 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 12.1%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Finland produced 6 766 tonnes of anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids, representing a 52.3% decline from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 50%, with a compound annual growth rate of 20.6%. The peak was in 2019 at 14 191 tonnes, which also experienced the largest increase of 8.0%.

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

Exports anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids from Finland

Exports in kind, t

Anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids exports from Finland declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 2 292 tonnes, a steep loss of 53.5% compared to the prior year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 57.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 25.0%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 7 931 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 45.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden, Estonia, and Lithuania formed the core of Finland's exports in kind, accounting for 52.9%, 12.7%, and 10.1% of exports, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 75.7% 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

After a two-year gain, exports of anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids from Finland declined. In 2020, exports were recorded at 2 861 K $ US, representing a 63.7% loss over the past year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 43.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 17.4%. The maximum value was in 2019 at 7 888 K $ US, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 53.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden, Lithuania, and Latvia remained the principal buyers of anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids from Finland in value terms, accounting for 42.4%, 13.3%, and 13.0% of exports, respectively. Together, they represented 68.6% of total export value.

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

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

Imports anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids to Finland

Imports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports bottomed in 2019 at 7 015 tonnes and peaked in 2020 at 12 877 tonnes, differing by a factor of 1.8. In 2020, Finland's import volume totaled 12 877 tonnes, showing a sudden increase of 83.6% relative to the prior year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 42.2%.

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

In the period from 2017 to 2020, Estonia, Germany, and Belgium were the main sources for Finland's imports in kind, accounting for 33.5%, 30.9%, and 13.7% of imports, respectively. Together, these three markets represented 78.1% 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

After a two-year advance, imports of anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids into Finland declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 13 833 K $ US, showing a fall of 22.4% compared with 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 17 829 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 14.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Estonia, and Belgium together accounted for 72.9% of total imports in value terms, with shares of 30.2%, 28.5%, and 14.2%, respectively. These countries remained the main destinations for anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids imported into Finland.

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

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