Apples, pears and quinces market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for apples, pears and quinces in Finland fluctuated between 2018 and 2023, peaking at 65 082 t in 2019 before contracting to 44 409 t in 2022. A partial recovery occurred in 2023, lifting the market to 47 903 t.

Imports, which constituted the majority of supply, fell notably from 57 123 t in 2019 to 37 177 t in 2022, contributing to the overall market decline. Domestic production remained relatively stable, ranging between 7 300 t and 8 300 t annually.

In 2024, the domestic sector saw a record apple harvest of approximately 9 000 t, largely from the Åland Islands, which produces most of Finland's apples and pears. This was supported by advanced storage investments, warm spring weather accelerating bloom, and the introduction of new compact apple cultivars.

Production apples, pears and quinces in Finland

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of apples, pears and quinces, 2017-2020

World map of production of apples, pears and quinces, 2017-2020

Finland's production of apples, pears, and quinces declined after two consecutive years of growth. In 2020, the country produced 7,360 tonnes, which represents an 11.8% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production increased by 8.9%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 2.9%. The peak production was recorded in 2019 at 8,340 tonnes, with the largest year-on-year increase of 12.2% also occurring that year.

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

Exports apples, pears and quinces from Finland

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Finland's exports of apples, pears, and quinces totaled 311 tonnes, marking an 18.3% decline from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 36.9%, which corresponds to an average annual decrease of 14.2%. The most significant drop occurred in 2018, with a 35.8% reduction, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 20.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Finland's export flows in kind showed a strong reliance on Estonia, which accounted for 99.0% of total exports.

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 two years of decline, Finland's export value for apples, pears, and quinces rebounded in 2020, reaching 502,000 US dollars—an 8.5% increase from the previous year. However, over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 30.1%, with an average annual decline of 11.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 463,000 US dollars, and the largest drop occurred in 2018 with a 25.4% decrease.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the geographical distribution of export value was heavily concentrated, with Estonia absorbing 99.0% of total 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 apples, pears and quinces to Finland

Imports in kind, t

Finland imported 52,668 tonnes of apples, pears, and quinces in 2020, reflecting a modest 7.8% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports declined by 3.2%, equivalent to an average annual reduction of 1.1%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 51,483 tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 57,123 tonnes. The largest year-on-year increase of 11.0% was also observed in 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Poland, and the Netherlands were the primary suppliers of apples, pears, and quinces to Finland in terms of volume. Italy accounted for 35.9% of imports, Poland for 20.9%, and the Netherlands for 20.8%, collectively representing 77.6% of total import volume.

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, Finland's import value for apples, pears, and quinces surged to 65,551,000 US dollars, a 29.8% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 6.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 50,510,000 US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 21.2% that year.

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

During 2017-2020, Italy, the Netherlands, and Poland emerged as the key markets for Finland's imports in value terms. Italy contributed 42.9% of import value, the Netherlands 21.4%, and Poland 11.9%, together accounting for 76.2% of total import flows.

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

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