Harvesting and threshing machinery market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

The Finnish harvesting and threshing machinery market reached its highest volume in 2018, with over 1,300 units sold. This peak was driven by strong replacement demand and the popularity of specific models, particularly Ponsse's Scorpion harvester, alongside the dominant market positions of local manufacturers Ponsse and John Deere, which together accounted for most sales.

After the 2018 peak, market volume fell sharply to around 600 units in 2019. A recovery followed in 2020 and 2021, bringing the market close to 900 units, before it stabilized near that level in 2022 with a minor adjustment.

The market contracted again in 2023 and 2024, dropping to approximately 800 and then 600 units. The decline in 2024 coincided with reported shrinking consumption and the implementation of new regulatory measures, including expanded Extended Producer Responsibility obligations. During this period, major manufacturers like John Deere introduced AI-powered combine harvesters, and Finnish firms Logset and Sampo-Rosenlew launched new machinery models, reflecting ongoing technological advancement despite the market downturn.

Production harvesting and threshing machinery in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Finland's output of harvesting and threshing machinery was valued at 31 429 K $ US, marking a modest 1.1% increase compared to the previous year. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 12.3%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 3.9%. The peak value occurred in 2018, reaching 34 805 K $ US. That year also saw the largest increase at 24.3%, while the most significant decline was recorded in 2019, with a drop of 10.7%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, unit

Finland's production of harvesting and threshing machinery in physical units rose for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 461.0 units, remaining relatively stable compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production surged by 42.7%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 12.6%. The lowest production level was observed in 2018 at 300.0 units, which also experienced the largest decline of 7.1%. In contrast, 2019 recorded the most substantial increase at 53.3%.

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

Exports harvesting and threshing machinery from Finland

Exports in kind, unit

Finland's exports of harvesting and threshing machinery in physical units declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country exported 135 units, reflecting a sharp decrease of 42.3% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 35.4%, which corresponds to an annualized decline of 13.6%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 253 units, a year that also saw the largest increase of 21.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Finland in kind, 2017-2020, unit

Between 2017 and 2020, Finland's exports of harvesting and threshing machinery in physical units were distributed across a wide range of buyers. The top three destinations—Azerbaijan (19.7% of exports in kind), Germany (13.0%), and Russia (8.8%)—collectively accounted for only 41.5% of total exports. Numerous other countries held smaller but still notable shares, indicating a diversified export portfolio.

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 harvesting and threshing machinery in value terms decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export value amounted to 10 581 K $ US, representing a 40.3% year-over-year decline. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports dropped by 26.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -9.9%. The peak export value was recorded in 2018 at 18 395 K $ US, which also experienced the largest increase of 27.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Finland's exports of harvesting and threshing machinery in value terms were relatively evenly distributed among various markets. The leading destinations—Azerbaijan (22.3% of exports in value terms), Germany (16.1%), and Sweden (9.0%)—together made up only 47.3% of total export flows, highlighting a broad and balanced export structure.

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

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

Imports harvesting and threshing machinery to Finland

Imports in kind, unit

Following a two-year decline, Finland's imports of harvesting and threshing machinery in physical units rebounded in 2020. Import volume reached 511 units, showing a significant increase of 31.4% compared to the previous year. However, over the entire 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 68.3%, with a CAGR of -31.8%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 389 units, which also saw the largest decline of 69.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Finland in kind, 2017-2020, unit

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States and China dominated Finland's imports of harvesting and threshing machinery in physical units, jointly accounting for 80.2% of total import flows. The remaining share was distributed among other markets, underscoring the concentrated nature of these imports.

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

Import values for harvesting and threshing machinery in Finland showed notable volatility from 2017 to 2020. The lowest point occurred in 2017, while volumes climbed to their peak in 2020, representing a 2.3-fold increase between these years. In 2020, import value totaled 20 938 K $ US, reflecting a sharp rise of 114.1% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a drop of 48.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the primary sources for Finland's imports of harvesting and threshing machinery in value terms were Germany (45.5% of imports in value terms), Belgium (20.4%), and Denmark (11.4%). Together, these three countries accounted for 77.3% of total import flows, indicating a high degree of concentration in the import market.

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

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