Egg albumin market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

The Finnish egg albumin market grew from USD 755 thousand in 2018 to a peak of USD 1.68 million in 2023, before declining to USD 1.25 million in 2024. An initial increase in consumer interest in egg products, including albumin, supported market expansion in the early part of the period.

The market contraction in 2024 was influenced by a tightening household economic situation, which reduced demand for certain food items, and by widespread political strikes and production stoppages in the spring that disrupted economic activity. These headwinds temporarily offset the sustained popularity of egg albumin as a high-protein, low-calorie product among health-conscious consumers.

Product innovation continued with the availability of pasteurized egg albumin, such as the WhitePRO brand, offering convenience and meeting specific dietary needs. The Finnish market maintained strict production quality standards, including salmonella-free requirements, throughout the observed years.

Production egg albumin in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Finland's egg albumin production has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 567.9 thousand US dollars, marking a robust 17.7% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 9.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 426.8 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 17.7%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Finland ranked 11th globally in egg albumin production between 2017 and 2020.

Top producers of egg albumin, 2017-2020

World map of production of egg albumin, 2017-2020

Finland's egg albumin production volume has risen for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 306.2 tonnes, reflecting a sharp 34.9% increase compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 14.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.7%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 190.2 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 28.7%.

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

Exports egg albumin from Finland

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The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. In 2019, exports hit their lowest point at 15.3 tonnes, with the largest decline of 89.6% recorded that year. By 2020, cross-border shipments surged to 172.2 tonnes, representing a dramatic 1,027.2% increase compared to 2019. The difference between the peak in 2020 and the trough in 2019 was 11.3-fold.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Lithuania, and Denmark were the key export partners for egg albumin in volume terms. The Netherlands accounted for 28.3% of exports, Lithuania for 22.9%, and Denmark for 22.6%. Together, these three countries represented 73.8% 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

In 2020, egg albumin exports from Finland amounted to 256.5 thousand US dollars, indicating a 4.7% year-on-year decline. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 269.1 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 47.9%. Over the 2018-2020 period, exports grew by 40.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Estonia, Sweden, and Lithuania were the main markets for egg albumin exports in value terms. Estonia accounted for 32.5% of exports, Sweden for 19.8%, and Lithuania for 12.8%. Collectively, these three countries made up 65.1% 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 egg albumin to Finland

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In 2020, foreign egg albumin supplies to Finland reached 98.0 tonnes, representing a sharp 47.0% year-on-year increase. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 66.7 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 12.4%. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 46.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 13.5%.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, Denmark and the Netherlands were the dominant sources for egg albumin imports to Finland in volume terms. Together, they accounted for 84.2% of total import flows, with the remaining volume distributed among smaller markets.

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

After two years of growth, Finland's egg albumin imports declined. In 2020, imports reached 534.6 thousand US dollars, representing a 7.3% decrease compared to the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 577.0 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 15.8% in 2018. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 21.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.7%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Sweden formed the core of egg albumin imports to Finland in value terms. Denmark accounted for 47.4% of imports, the Netherlands for 31.9%, and Sweden for 18.3%. Together, these three countries represented 97.7% 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