Frozen fruit and nuts market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for frozen fruit and nuts in Finland experienced considerable volatility between 2018 and 2024. Starting at 14 454 tonnes in 2018, it rose to 17 047 tonnes in 2019 and stabilized near that level in 2020. A sharp contraction followed in 2021, with volume dropping to 10 738 tonnes, before a recovery to 14 992 tonnes in 2022. Another decline occurred in 2023, bringing volume to 11 900 tonnes, which was followed by an increase to 12 948 tonnes in 2024.

In value terms, the market followed a different trajectory, growing from $53.6 million in 2018 to a peak of $68.6 million in 2021. This was followed by a three-year downturn, with the market value falling to $66.3 million in 2022, then sharply to $41.9 million in 2023, and further to $36.4 million by 2024, indicating a significant shift in price points or product composition over the latter part of the period.

The market's development in 2024 was influenced by evolving consumer habits and regulatory changes. Growing interest in health, wellness, and convenient snacking, including pre-cut fruits and smoothies, supported the rise in physical volume. At the same time, new European Union labeling directives for fruit juices and stricter origin information requirements for dried products introduced fresh parameters for market participants.

Production frozen fruit and nuts in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Finland's frozen fruit and nuts production, measured in monetary terms, experienced a decline in 2020 after two consecutive years of growth. The output was valued at 45 768 thousand US dollars, representing a 1.2% decrease from 2019. Over the four-year period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 26%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.0%. The peak value occurred in 2019 at 46 324 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 15.2%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Finland's frozen fruit and nuts production, measured in volume, grew for the second year in a row in 2020. The country produced 9 480 tonnes, up by 0.9% from 2019. However, over the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 9.5%, with an average annual decline of 3.3%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 9 274 tonnes, which also marked the largest annual decrease of 11.4%. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest annual increase of 1.4%.

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

Exports frozen fruit and nuts from Finland

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Finland's exports of frozen fruit and nuts, measured in volume, amounted to 6 488 tonnes. This reflected a sharp year-over-year decline of 25.3%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 42.1%, with an average annual decline of 16.6%. The largest annual drop occurred in 2018 at 38.9%, while 2019 saw the largest annual increase of 26.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden, Germany, and China were the primary markets for Finland's frozen fruit and nuts exports in volume terms. Sweden accounted for 40.4% of exports, Germany for 22.1%, and China for 10.8%. Together, these three countries represented 73.3% 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 frozen fruit and nuts, measured in value, rebounded in 2020 after a two-year decline. The export volume reached 23 233 thousand US dollars, marking a 15.7% increase from 2019. However, over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 13%, with an average annual decline of 4.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 20 085 thousand US dollars, and the largest annual decrease occurred in 2018 at 19.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden, Germany, and China formed the main cluster of markets for Finland's frozen fruit and nuts exports in value terms. Sweden held a 39.4% share, Germany 20.4%, and China 13.0%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 72.8% 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 frozen fruit and nuts to Finland

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Finland's imports of frozen fruit and nuts, measured in volume, declined in 2020 after two years of growth. The country imported 14 120 tonnes, down by 13.5% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 23.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.3%. The peak volume was recorded in 2019 at 16 327 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 35.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Russia, and Sweden were the key sources for Finland's frozen fruit and nuts imports in volume terms. Poland accounted for 39.6% of imports, Russia for 12.0%, and Sweden for 10.3%. Together, these three countries represented 61.9% of total import flows.

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

Finland's imports of frozen fruit and nuts, measured in value, increased for the third consecutive year in 2020. Imports totalled 41 355 thousand US dollars, reflecting a robust 12.9% rise from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 45.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 13.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Russia, and Sweden continued to be the main suppliers of frozen fruit and nuts to Finland in value terms. Poland held a 31.1% share, Russia 15.5%, and Sweden 12.5%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 59.0% of total imports in value terms.

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

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