Dishwashing and container handling machinery market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

The Finnish market for dishwashing and container handling machinery grew from $168.4 million in 2018 to $180 million in 2020. This expansion was supported by a shift in consumer preferences toward energy-efficient and water-saving appliances, as well as demand for machines with diverse washing programs and regular maintenance features, which helped sustain market volume.

After the 2020 peak, the market contracted sharply to $137.9 million in 2021, then recovered to $173.2 million in 2022 before declining again to $146.1 million in 2023. Throughout these fluctuations, the underlying consumer emphasis on energy efficiency, water conservation, and advanced functionality continued to shape demand dynamics.

Production dishwashing and container handling machinery in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Finland's production of dishwashing and container handling machinery declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 103.9 million US dollars, marking a 3.2% decrease from the previous year. Production peaked in 2018 at 108.8 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 4.9%.

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

Exports dishwashing and container handling machinery from Finland

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes showed significant fluctuations during this period. The lowest point came in 2019 at 62 tonnes, while exports peaked in 2018 at 2 047 tonnes, creating a 33-fold gap between these years. In 2020, Finland exported 1 637 tonnes of dishwashing and container handling machinery, representing a dramatic 2 521.9% surge compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when exports fell by 97.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Finland's exports in volume terms were widely dispersed across multiple markets. Sweden accounted for 10.1% of exports, followed by the United States at 9.7% and Germany at 9.3%. Together, these three countries represented just 29.1% of total export volumes, with the remaining 70.9% distributed among numerous other destinations.

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, M $ US

In 2020, Finland's exports of dishwashing and container handling machinery reached 78.7 million US dollars, a 2.9% increase from 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 76.5 million US dollars, while exports peaked in 2018 at 85.3 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 10.4% drop, whereas 2018 saw the strongest growth at 7.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Finland's exports in value terms were not heavily concentrated on a few key markets. Russia was the top destination with 15.5% of export value, followed by Germany at 11.2% and France at 7.2%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for only 33.8% 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 dishwashing and container handling machinery to Finland

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes exhibited considerable volatility during these years. The lowest point was in 2019 at 3 657 tonnes, while imports peaked in 2020 at 9 633 tonnes, creating a 2.6-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Finland imported 9 633 tonnes of dishwashing and container handling machinery, representing a substantial 163.4% increase compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when imports fell by 60.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Poland, and Turkey remained the primary sources for Finland's imports in volume terms. Germany accounted for 28.4% of imports, Poland for 25.2%, and Turkey for 11.7%. Together, these three countries represented 65.3% of total import volumes.

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, M $ US

In 2020, Finland's imports of dishwashing and container handling machinery totaled 154.8 million US dollars, a 14.1% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 18.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.8%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when imports fell by 6.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Italy, and Poland formed the key group of partners for Finland's imports in value terms. Germany accounted for 31.5% of import value, Italy for 15.1%, and Poland for 11.2%. Collectively, these three countries represented 57.8% 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