Gymnastics, athletics, sports and outdoor games equipment including table tennis equipment, swimming pools and paddling pools market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for gymnastics, athletics, sports and outdoor games equipment in Finland grew from 191 млн долл. in 2018 to 208 млн долл. in 2020. This initial expansion was driven by international trends, including rising health consciousness and the growing popularity of sports and physical activity.

A sharp surge followed in 2021, with market volume reaching 300 млн долл. However, a multi-year contraction began in 2022, bringing the market size down to 285 млн долл. that year, 194 млн долл. in 2023, and 165 млн долл. by 2024.

Production sports and outdoor games equipment in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Finland's production of gymnastics, athletics, sports and outdoor games equipment—including table tennis equipment, swimming pools, and paddling pools—declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 89 237 thousand US dollars, marking a gradual decline of 4.9% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 4.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 99 818 thousand US dollars, which represented a significant increase of 17.1%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 6.0%.

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

Exports sports and outdoor games equipment from Finland

Exports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. The lowest export volume occurred in 2019 at 134 tonnes, while the highest was recorded in 2018 at 6 248 tonnes—a peak-to-trough ratio of 47 times. In 2020, export volumes from Finland totaled 5 893 tonnes, marking a sharp uptick of 4,292.8% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 97.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, exports in kind of gymnastics, athletics, sports and outdoor games equipment—including table tennis equipment, swimming pools, and paddling pools—from Finland were distributed across a large number of markets. Japan accounted for 19.1% of exports in kind, Sweden for 16.1%, and Russia for 8.2%. Together, these three countries represented only 43.3% 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, M $ US

Export deliveries of gymnastics, athletics, sports and outdoor games equipment—including table tennis equipment, swimming pools, and paddling pools—from Finland declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Finland exported 70.8 million US dollars worth of these goods, down by 6.8% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 19.8%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 6.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 80.3 million US dollars, which represented the largest increase of 35.9%.

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

The market base for exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was wide. Sweden accounted for 15.1% of exports in value terms, Russia for 14.2%, and the United States for 8.3%. Together, these three countries represented just 37.6% of total export flows, with the remaining 62.4% shared by numerous other countries.

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

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

Imports sports and outdoor games equipment to Finland

Imports in kind, t

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. The lowest import volume occurred in 2019 at 336 tonnes, while the highest was reached in 2020 at 21 407 tonnes—a peak-to-trough ratio of 64 times. In 2020, import shipments to Finland totaled 21 407 tonnes, indicating a sharp increase of 6,279.4% versus the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 98.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China was the principal destination for imports in kind, accounting for 58.9% of the total. Germany followed with 6.4%, and Sweden with 4.2%. Together, these three countries accounted for 69.5% 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, M $ US

After a two-year gain, imports of foreign gymnastics, athletics, sports and outdoor games equipment—including table tennis equipment, swimming pools, and paddling pools—into Finland declined. In 2020, imports came to 189.7 million US dollars, showing no significant change from a year earlier. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 30.5%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 9.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 189.9 million US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2018 at 17.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China was the main destination for imports in value terms, accounting for 46.4% of the total. Sweden followed with 6.7%, and the United States with 5.3%. Together, these three countries formed the principal group, with a combined share of 58.4% of total import flows.

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

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