Frozen vegetables market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

The frozen vegetable market in Finland experienced volatility in physical volume from 2018 to 2021. The market size fell from 66 875 t in 2018 to 56 856 t in 2019, then recovered to 62 332 t in 2020 before declining again to 59 398 t in 2021. In value terms, the market decreased to 85 627 тыс. долл. in 2019 but began growing thereafter, reaching 90 270 тыс. долл. in 2021. These fluctuations coincided with repeated increases in alcohol and tobacco excise taxes, which reduced consumers' disposable income and likely dampened demand for retail food items, including frozen vegetables.

Between 2022 and 2023, the market's physical volume stabilized around 61 456 t in 2022 and 58 963 t in 2023. However, the market value rose substantially, jumping from 90 576 тыс. долл. in 2022 to 101 605 тыс. долл. in 2023, indicating a shift toward higher-priced products or increased unit prices.

In 2024, the market value continued its strong growth, reaching 112 204 тыс. долл., while physical volume saw a modest increase to 59 740 t. This period was marked by several demand-side drivers: overall grocery retail sales grew by 2.4%, reflecting broader consumption growth. Health and wellness trends led consumers to perceive frozen vegetables as a healthy and convenient alternative to fresh produce. Advances in quick-freezing technology improved product quality and nutritional retention, boosting consumer confidence. Additionally, new product varieties like wok vegetables and oven-roasted blends expanded the assortment and attracted new customer segments, further stimulating market expansion.

Production frozen vegetables in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Finland's frozen vegetable output was valued at 55 183 thousand US dollars, marking a substantial year-over-year increase of 18.4%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 26.9%, with an annualized growth rate of 8.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when output fell by 6.4%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of frozen vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of frozen vegetables, 2017-2020

In 2020, Finland produced 30 228 tonnes of frozen vegetables, showing a limited year-over-year increase of 8.5%. Between 2017 and 2020, production rose by 24.5%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 7.6%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a drop of 3.5%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, with growth of 18.9%.

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

Exports frozen vegetables from Finland

Exports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. In 2019, exports reached their lowest point at 869 tonnes, while the highest volume was observed in 2018 at 3 242 tonnes, reflecting a 3.7-fold gap between these years. In 2020, Finland exported 2 815 tonnes of frozen vegetables, up by 223.9% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 73.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—Italy, Sweden, and Estonia—together accounted for 91.4% of Finland's total frozen vegetable exports in volume terms.

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 frozen vegetable exports increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 4 705 thousand US dollars, showing a modest improvement of 7.3% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 140.4%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 34.0%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets—Italy, Sweden, and Estonia—remained central to Finland's frozen vegetable exports in value terms, together accounting for 92.6% 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 vegetables to Finland

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Finland's frozen vegetable imports totaled 34 919 tonnes, constituting a rise of 16.9% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 13.5%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 4.7%. The minimum volume was recorded in 2019 at 29 863 tonnes, while the maximum occurred in 2018 at 41 237 tonnes. The largest decline was in 2019, with a drop of 27.6%.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Belgium, Poland, and the Netherlands led as the top suppliers of frozen vegetables to Finland, with shares of 37.4%, 18.1%, and 17.6% of imports in volume terms, respectively. Their combined share reached 73.1% of total imports in kind.

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 frozen vegetable import volume declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 39 014 thousand US dollars, which is 10.1% less than the prior year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 11.8%, with an annualized decline rate of 4.1%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 46 339 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, with growth of 4.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—Belgium, the Netherlands, and Poland—together accounted for 69.4% of Finland's total frozen vegetable 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