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Fresh cheese and curd market in Finland

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The fresh cheese and curd market in Finland began at 41 970 tons in 2018 but contracted sharply to 36 270 tons in 2019 as imports fell. Recovery to 41 988 tons in 2020 was supported by rising production and imports. The completion of new modern production facilities in late 2018 helped maintain domestic output capacity during this period.

After moderate declines in 2021-2022, market volume rose to 40 748 tons in 2023 and further to 45 472 tons in 2024. The 2024 growth was underpinned by consumer trends favoring convenience like pre-sliced cheeses, along with quality recognition such as Valio Viola® being named Finland's best fresh cheese, which stimulated demand. In value terms, the market reached 204.6 million US dollars in 2024, reflecting higher valuations.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Finland
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Finland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Finland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Finland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Finland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Finland, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Finland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Finland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Finland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Finland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Finland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Finland, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Finland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Finland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Finland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Finland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Finland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Finland, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Finland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Finland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Finland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Finland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Finland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Finland, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Finland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production fresh cheese and curd in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Finland's fresh cheese and curd production was valued at 109.8 million US dollars, marking a 6.5% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 11.8%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 3.8%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, when production fell by 1.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.3%	(1.1%)	6.5%	3.8%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Fresh cheese and curd production in Finland has risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 22,856 tonnes, representing a 7.5% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production expanded by 10.3%, averaging an annual growth rate of 3.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.1%	1.5%	7.5%	3.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports fresh cheese and curd from Finland

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited considerable volatility during these years. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 6 tonnes, before surging to 278 tonnes in 2020—a dramatic increase of 4,919.4% from the previous year. The peak was recorded in 2017, with exports 77 times higher than in 2019. The sharpest decline occurred in 2019, when exports dropped by 97.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(49.4%)	(97.4%)	4 919.4%	(13.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, three key markets—Sweden, Estonia, and the United States—collectively accounted for 80.0% of Finland's total fresh cheese and curd exports by volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Finland's fresh cheese and curd exports amounted to 1.216 million US dollars, reflecting a 14.4% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports declined by 49.1%, averaging an annual drop of 20.2%. The largest decrease was in 2018, with a 47.1% fall, while the biggest increase occurred in 2019, rising by 12.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(47.1%)	12.4%	(14.4%)	(20.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden (32.0% of export value), Estonia (28.2%), and the United States (21.8%) were the top contributors to Finland's fresh cheese and curd export earnings, together making up 82.0% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports fresh cheese and curd to Finland

Imports in kind, t

After two years of decline, imports of fresh cheese and curd into Finland rebounded in 2020. That year, imports reached 19,410 tonnes, up 29.3% from 2019. However, over the full period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 18.8%, with an average annual decline of 6.7%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 15,016 tonnes, which also saw the steepest drop of 29.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.2%)	(29.3%)	29.3%	(6.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany (42.6% of import volume), Denmark (25.3%), and Sweden (20.8%) were the leading suppliers of fresh cheese and curd to Finland, collectively representing 88.7% of total imports by volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Finland's fresh cheese and curd import value declined for the third consecutive year in 2020, totaling approximately 56.491 million US dollars—a 4.5% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports fell by 19.6%, with an average annual decline of 7.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.3%)	(11.1%)	(4.5%)	(7.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany (32.0% of import value), Denmark (31.6%), and Sweden (20.4%) topped the list of suppliers to Finland, together accounting for 84.0% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io