Athletics and gymnastics equipment market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for athletics and gymnastics equipment in Finland experienced significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2024. Starting at $70.3 million in 2018, it grew steadily to a peak of $120.9 million in 2021, before contracting sharply to $47.7 million by 2024.

Domestic production remained relatively stable, ranging from $22 million to $28 million annually, while imports, which constitute the bulk of the market, surged from $65 million in 2018 to $122.7 million in 2021 and then fell to $56.8 million in 2024. This import volatility was the primary driver of the overall market size movement.

Globally, the gymnastics equipment sector has seen technological innovations such as smart bars with sensors and recyclable modular beams, alongside rising health awareness and integration into school curricula. However, in Finland, these broader trends did not offset the market decline observed after 2021.

Production athletics and gymnastics equipment in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Finland's production of athletics and gymnastics equipment reached a value of 25 500 thousand US dollars, marking a modest increase of 9.8% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 12.1%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 3.9%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 25 654 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 12.7% occurring that same year. Conversely, the most significant decline was observed in 2019, when production fell by 9.5%.

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

Exports athletics and gymnastics equipment from Finland

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the analyzed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 43 tonnes, before peaking in 2020 at 1 728 tonnes, representing a dramatic 41-fold increase between these two years. In 2020, Finland's exports of athletics and gymnastics equipment totaled 1 728 tonnes, reflecting an extraordinary surge of 3,961.8% from 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a drop of 96.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden, Estonia, and Latvia were the largest buyers of athletics and gymnastics equipment from Finland in terms of volume. Sweden accounted for 23.9% of exports, Estonia for 23.1%, and Latvia for 8.8%. Together, these three countries represented 55.9% of Finland's total exports in kind during this period.

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 athletics and gymnastics equipment have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 25 097 thousand US dollars, reflecting a growth of 20.8% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 28.4%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 8.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the country breakdown of Finland's exports in value terms was relatively scattered. Sweden was the largest destination, accounting for 19.5% of exports, followed by Germany at 8.3% and the United States at 6.4%. Together, these three countries represented just 34.1% of total export flows, with no single partner emerging as clearly dominant.

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

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

Imports athletics and gymnastics equipment to Finland

Imports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Import volumes reached their minimum in 2019 at 131 tonnes, before peaking in 2020 at 13 768 tonnes, representing a 105-fold increase between these years. In 2020, Finland imported 13 768 tonnes of athletics and gymnastics equipment, reflecting a sharp gain of 10,422.7% relative to the prior year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a drop of 98.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Germany, and the Netherlands were the leading sources of athletics and gymnastics equipment imports to Finland in terms of volume. China accounted for 66.9% of imports, Germany for 8.6%, and the Netherlands for 5.4%. Together, these three countries represented 80.9% of Finland's total imports in kind during this period.

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

Finland's imports of athletics and gymnastics equipment have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 90 083 thousand US dollars, indicating a growth of 9.0% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 76.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 20.8%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, China, Sweden, and Germany formed the core of Finland's imports in value terms. China accounted for 53.4% of imports, Sweden for 9.0%, and Germany for 6.8%. Together, these three countries represented 69.2% 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