Disinfectants market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, Finland's disinfectants trade experienced considerable volatility, with import value reaching a high of $24.8 million in 2020. The measurable market size in value terms began in 2021, recording a slight contraction from $25.7 million to $25.0 million over the following two years. In physical terms, the market volume increased to 7,461 tonnes in 2022 before receding to 6,980 tonnes in 2023, reflecting divergent trends between value and volume.

A distinct recovery emerged in 2024, with the market's value expanding by 9% to $27.3 million. This growth was primarily supported by the food industry's intensified focus on hygiene and effective disinfectant use for controlling Listeria, which elevated demand. Furthermore, broader trends emphasizing environmental responsibility and sustainability across supply chains began influencing procurement criteria and product selection, contributing to the market's upward movement.

Production disinfectants in Finland

According to Faostat, there is no production of disinfectants in Finland.

Exports disinfectants from Finland

Exports in kind, t

The market showed significant fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 19 tonnes, then peaked in 2017 with a 367-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Finland exported 1 417 tonnes of disinfectants, representing a dramatic increase of 7 401.0% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when exports fell by 99.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden, Germany, and Slovakia were the core markets for Finland's disinfectant exports in volume terms. Sweden accounted for 57.3% of exports, Germany for 14.6%, and Slovakia for 14.2%. Together, these three countries represented 86.1% 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

After two years of decline, Finland's disinfectant exports rebounded in value terms. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 4 118 thousand US dollars, when exports fell by 38.7%. In 2020, exports reached 6 340 thousand US dollars, marking a 54.0% increase compared to the previous year. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 10.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden, Germany, and Slovakia formed the core of Finland's disinfectant exports in value terms. Sweden accounted for 40.8% of export value, Germany for 14.2%, and Slovakia for 12.9%. Together, these three markets represented 67.9% of total export value.

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

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

Imports disinfectants to Finland

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Import volumes showed significant fluctuations during this period. The lowest point was recorded in 2019 at 52 tonnes, when imports declined by 98.6%. In 2020, imports surged to 6 862 tonnes, representing a dramatic 13 147.1% increase compared to the previous year. This created a 132-fold difference between the minimum in 2019 and the maximum in 2020.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium, Denmark, and Germany were the leading sources of disinfectant imports to Finland in volume terms. Belgium accounted for 25.6% of imports, Denmark for 20.2%, and Germany for 14.5%. Together, these three countries supplied 60.3% of Finland's 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

Finland's disinfectant imports increased for the third consecutive year in value terms. In 2020, imports totaled 24 785 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp 109.1% increase compared to 2019. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 175.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 40.2%.

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

The partner structure for Finland's disinfectant imports in value terms remained fragmented from 2017 to 2020. Germany accounted for 22.1% of import value, Denmark for 16.2%, and Belgium for 10.7%. Together, these three countries represented only 49.0% of total import value, with no single country achieving a dominant market share.

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

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