Food preparations for infants market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for infant food preparations in Finland showed minor fluctuations between 2018 and 2020, with the market size decreasing slightly to 19 916 thousand US dollars in 2019 before a modest recovery to 20 338 thousand in 2020.

A period of strong growth began in 2021, driven by product innovation such as Danone's launch of infant formula designed to mimic mother's milk and the introduction of recyclable packaging by Kraft Heinz, which catered to sustainability trends. This was accompanied by rising consumer demand for convenient, ready-to-eat options and a growing preference for organic and preservative-free products, further expanding the market through 2022.

Growth continued into 2023, supported by increasing female workforce participation boosting demand for time-saving solutions and a rising focus on specialized formulas for allergies and metabolic disorders. However, the market contracted to 24 519 thousand US dollars in 2024, even as companies like Danone continued to innovate with plant-dairy blend formulas.

Production food preparations for infants in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Finland's output of food preparations for infants was valued at 10 579 thousand US dollars, marking a moderate increase of 9.3% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 14.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.6%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 7.9%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018, at 13.9%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Finland ranked 13th globally in the production of food preparations for infants.

Top producers of food preparations for infants, 2017-2020

World map of production of food preparations for infants, 2017-2020

In 2020, Finland produced 3 196 tonnes of food preparations for infants, showing a modest rise of 4.3% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 4.6%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 1.5%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 3 263 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 6.1%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 6.8%.

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

Exports food preparations for infants from Finland

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Exports varied significantly, with a low in 2019 and a high in 2018, showing a 118-fold difference. In 2020, Finland exported 417 tonnes of food preparations for infants, up by 7 473.5% year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 6 tonnes, and the maximum in 2018 at 653 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 99.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading destinations for Finland's exports of food preparations for infants in kind were Russia, accounting for 49.9% of exports, China with 15.4%, and Sweden at 11.0%. Together, these three countries represented 76.2% 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

Finland's exports of food preparations for infants declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 2 461 thousand US dollars, showing a moderate drop of 3.5% compared to the prior year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 25.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.0%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 2 853 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 10.6%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 45.9%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Russia, China, and Sweden remained the main markets for Finland's exports of food preparations for infants in value terms. Russia accounted for 45.3% of exports, China for 33.0%, and Sweden for 6.1%, jointly representing 84.3% 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 food preparations for infants to Finland

Imports in kind, t

The market behavior was characterized by volatility during these years. Imports peaked in 2017 and reached their lowest point in 2019, with a 4.7-fold gap between these years. In 2020, foreign supplies of food preparations for infants to Finland totaled 4 537 tonnes, amounting to a sharp increase of 269.9% year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 227 tonnes, and the largest decline occurred in 2019, at 76.6%.

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

Over 2017 to 2020, Spain, Denmark, and Sweden led as the top suppliers of food preparations for infants to Finland in kind. Spain accounted for 56.3% of imports, Denmark for 15.7%, and Sweden for 11.6%, with their combined share reaching 83.6% 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

Cross-border shipments of food preparations for infants to Finland declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Finland imported 12 220 thousand US dollars of food preparations for infants, reflecting a controlled contraction of 4.4% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 13.9%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 4.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain, Sweden, and Denmark continued to be the main suppliers of food preparations for infants to Finland in value terms. Spain accounted for 46.6% of imports, Sweden for 16.2%, and Denmark for 12.7%, jointly forming 75.5% 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