Fresh or chilled pork market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2024, the Finnish fresh and chilled pork market contracted every year, falling from 85 694 t to 51 036 t in volume. Throughout much of this period, European Union traceability regulations required the labeling of the country of origin and place of origin for pork, increasing compliance costs and affecting market operations.

Domestic pork production in Finland also declined steadily, dropping from 75 861 t in 2018 to 49 860 t in 2024. Imports, after a temporary increase in 2019, more than halved by 2024, while exports showed fluctuations with a peak of 9 904 t in 2022. These trade movements contributed to the overall reduction in market volume.

In value terms, the market decreased from 356.1 mln USD in 2018 to 248.9 mln USD in 2024, with the sharpest drop occurring in 2022. Despite some recovery in value in 2023, the overall downward trend persisted, reflecting both lower physical volumes and price changes.

Production fresh or chilled pork in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of decline, Finland's fresh or chilled pork production has rebounded. In 2020, output reached 298.6 million US dollars, marking a gradual 3.8% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 9.6%, which translates to an average annual decline of 3.3%. The lowest point occurred in 2019 at 287.8 million US dollars, with the sharpest drop that year at 10.8%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Finland's fresh or chilled pork production has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 66 754 tonnes, showing a slight 0.6% decrease compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production dropped by 12%, averaging a 4.2% annual decline.

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

Exports fresh or chilled pork from Finland

Exports in kind, t

Finland's exports of fresh or chilled pork have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 5 035 tonnes, remaining largely stable compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 31.1%, with an average annual decline of 11.7%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 3 172 tonnes, which also saw the steepest drop of 56.6%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 58.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, three key markets—Poland, Sweden, and Estonia—collectively accounted for 76.4% of Finland's total fresh or chilled pork exports by 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

Finland's fresh or chilled pork exports have grown for the second year running. In 2020, exports totaled 16 933 thousand US dollars, reflecting a modest 4.3% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 span, exports decreased by 11.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.8%. The lowest value was in 2018 at 11 244 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 41.0%. The biggest rise was in 2019 at 44.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Sweden, and Estonia formed the core markets for Finland's fresh or chilled pork exports by value. Poland led with 42.8%, followed by Sweden at 28.6%, and Estonia at 11.4%. Together, these three countries represented 82.7% 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 fresh or chilled pork to Finland

Imports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, Finland's imports of fresh or chilled pork have declined. In 2020, imports totaled 9 934 tonnes, down 33.2% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 18%, averaging a 6.4% annual decrease. The peak was in 2019 at 14 861 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 14.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany dominated Finland's fresh or chilled pork imports by volume, holding a 76.5% share of total flows. Other trading partners accounted for relatively minor portions.

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 increase, Finland's imports of fresh or chilled pork have dropped. In 2020, imports amounted to 48 150 thousand US dollars, showing a significant 23.1% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports declined by 12.7%, with an average annual drop of 4.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 48 150 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest rise of 8.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany remained the dominant partner for Finland's fresh or chilled pork imports by value, capturing 79.7% of total flows. Other markets contributed smaller shares, forming a long tail in the import structure.

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

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