Edible brassicas market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh or chilled edible brassicas in Finland showed significant variability from 2018 to 2023. After reaching a peak of 46 673 tonnes in 2019, consumption declined over the next two years, falling to 35 152 tonnes in 2021. A recovery followed in 2022, with the market expanding to 40 777 tonnes, before another slight contraction to 37 956 tonnes in 2023.

By 2024, new national nutrition recommendations were published, highlighting plant-based diets and healthy food choices, which reinforced consumer interest in vegetables including brassicas. Simultaneously, updates to food safety legislation and handling requirements, along with EU and national regulations on geographical indications and labeling, introduced new rules for producers and distributors. Consumer behavior also shifted towards price awareness, domestic origin, and a return to basic foods, shaping demand patterns.

Production edible brassicas in Finland

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Top producers of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

World map of production of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

Finland's edible brassicas production increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 30 570 tonnes, marking a 3.8% rise compared to the previous year. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 26 590 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 12.8%. The most significant increase occurred in 2019 with a 10.8% growth.

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

Exports edible brassicas from Finland

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The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 2 tonnes, with the largest decline that year of 82.0%. In 2020, deliveries surged to 43 tonnes, representing a dramatic year-on-year increase of 2 550.5%. The difference between the 2019 low and 2020 high was a substantial 27-fold.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Estonia was clearly the dominant buyer of edible brassicas from Finland, accounting for 96.7% of total exports in volume.

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

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 34 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 29.1%. In 2020, exports climbed to 86 thousand US dollars, showing a robust 17.4% increase from 2019. The highest growth occurred in 2019 with a 114.0% rise. The gap between the 2018 low and 2020 high was 2.5-fold.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Estonia clearly dominated as the primary buyer of edible brassicas from Finland, representing 95.7% 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 edible brassicas to Finland

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After two years of growth, Finland's edible brassicas imports declined. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 17 224 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 63.1%. In 2020, imports fell to 10 723 tonnes, a decrease of 37.7% compared to the previous year. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 4.5%, equivalent to a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain (55.8% of import volume), the Netherlands (15.4%), and Hungary (9.3%) were the main sources of edible brassicas imports to Finland, together accounting for 80.6% of total 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

In 2020, Finland's edible brassicas imports amounted to 22 335 thousand US dollars, showing a notable 12.3% increase from the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 0.6%. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 25%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.7%.

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

During 2017-2020, Spain (57.7% of import value), the Netherlands (15.8%), and Sweden (7.6%) consistently held leading positions as sources of edible brassicas imports to Finland, jointly representing 81.1% 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