Cellular PS plates, sheets, film, foil and strip market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

The Finnish market for cellular PS plates, sheets, film, foil and strip displayed notable volatility in volume from 2018 to 2024. Starting at 33 301 tonnes in 2018, consumption dipped to 31 066 tonnes in 2019, then saw a modest recovery to 31 442 tonnes in 2020. The market expanded markedly in 2021, reaching a peak of 34 077 tonnes.

This upward trend reversed sharply in the subsequent years. Market volume contracted to 29 895 tonnes in 2022 and fell further to 24 482 tonnes in 2023, before a slight rebound to 25 161 tonnes in 2024. In value terms, the market followed a similar pattern but with more pronounced swings, rising from a low of 75.5 million $ US in 2019 to a high of 116.9 million $ US in 2022, then declining to 85.1 million $ US by 2024.

The divergence in 2024, where volume increased while value decreased, suggests underlying shifts in product mix or pricing dynamics within the market. The period was ultimately characterized by a strong peak in 2021 followed by a significant contraction.

Production cellular PS plates, sheets, film, foil and strip in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In Finland, the production value of cellular PS plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip reached 91 639 thousand US dollars in 2020, marking a solid increase of 19.3% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 6%, which translates to an annualized decline of 2.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 76 816 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2018 at 98 753 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 22.2%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Following a two-year decline, production of cellular PS plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip in Finland rebounded. In 2020, Finland produced 32 564 tonnes, representing a gain of 5.0% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, overall production decreased by 2.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%. The lowest output was in 2019 at 31 020 tonnes, and the largest decline that year was 6.9%.

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

Exports cellular PS plates, sheets, film, foil and strip from Finland

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, Finland's export volume of cellular PS plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip increased. In 2020, Finland exported 2 579 tonnes, up by 61.7% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 8.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.8%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 595 tonnes, and the largest decline occurred in 2018, falling by 33.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden, Lithuania, and Norway were the main markets for Finland's exports of cellular PS plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip in kind. Sweden accounted for 44.2% of exports, Lithuania for 26.6%, and Norway for 12.5%, together making up 83.4% 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

Cellular PS plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip exports from Finland increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports were recorded at 9 183 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp improvement of 26.9% over the past year. The lowest value was in 2018 at 6 336 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline that year was 30.8%.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, Sweden, Lithuania, and Norway remained the leading destinations for Finland's exports in value terms. Sweden held 49.1% of exports, Lithuania 17.8%, and Norway 13.6%, collectively accounting for 80.5% of total export 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 cellular PS plates, sheets, film, foil and strip to Finland

Imports in kind, t

Cellular PS plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip imports into Finland declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 1 457 tonnes, marking a strong drop of 11.1% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 24.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden, Germany, and Russia continued to be the main suppliers of cellular PS plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip to Finland in kind. Sweden accounted for 34.2% of imports, Germany for 33.5%, and Russia for 10.2%, jointly forming 77.8% of total imports.

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 cellular PS plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 5 260 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a decline of 10.9% relative to the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 14.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 6 327 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase that year was 2.6%.

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

In the 2017-2020 period, Germany, Sweden, and Russia remained the principal suppliers of cellular PS plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip to Finland in value terms. Germany accounted for 34.9% of imports, Sweden for 31.6%, and Russia for 7.9%, jointly accounting for 74.4% of total imports.

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

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