Brewing or distilling dregs and waste market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

The volume of the brewing and distilling dregs market in Finland grew from 68 837 t in 2018 to a peak of 77 852 t in 2020, an increase of 13%. This upward trend then reversed, with the market contracting to 57 904 t by 2024, which is 26% below the 2020 high. The most pronounced annual decline occurred in 2022, when market volume fell by 11%, though the pace of contraction slowed notably to just 1.3% in 2024.

In value terms, the market followed a different trajectory, peaking at $13.6 million in 2022 despite the falling physical volume, indicating a period of significant price increases. After 2022, the market's value contracted, falling to $9.4 million in 2024. The peak in market value coincided with a period where Finland's imports of these dregs were notably sourced from the Russian Federation, alongside smaller flows from the United States, China, and India, highlighting specific trade relationships that influenced supply.

The latter part of the period saw regulatory and industry activity that provided context for the market. In 2024, while recorded alcohol consumption in Finland decreased, the production of alcoholic beverages, including beer and distilled spirits, increased by about 8%. This took place within a framework of 221 active production licenses and 520 wholesale licenses, reflecting a regulated operating environment for the alcohol sector that can influence the generation and handling of brewing and distilling by-products.

Production brewing or distilling dregs and waste in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Finland's production of brewing or distilling dregs and waste, measured in monetary value, declined after two years of growth. In 2020, output was valued at 6 959 K $ US, marking a 6.3% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 18.8%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 5.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 7 429 K $ US, with the largest annual increase occurring in 2018 at 23.0%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Finland's production of brewing or distilling dregs and waste, measured in volume, rose for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 74 489 tonnes, representing a 10.1% increase compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, overall production grew by 19.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.2%.

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

Exports brewing or distilling dregs and waste from Finland

Market analysis indicates that Finland did not export any brewing or distilling dregs and waste between 2017 and 2020.

Imports brewing or distilling dregs and waste to Finland

Imports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. Import volumes reached their lowest point in 2019 at 1 754 tonnes and peaked in 2018 at 3 620 tonnes, with a 2.1-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Finland's imports of brewing or distilling dregs and waste surged to 3 363 tonnes, a sharp increase of 91.8% year-over-year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 51.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, imports by volume were entirely concentrated on Russia, which accounted for 100.0% of total 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

Finland's imports of brewing or distilling dregs and waste, measured in monetary value, declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, import value stood at 393.7 K $ US, showing a gradual decrease of 3.2% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 47.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 410.7 K $ US, which also saw the largest annual increase of 53.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Russia was the dominant supplier of brewing or distilling dregs and waste to Finland, accounting for 99.9% of total import value.

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

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