Liquid flow and level instruments market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for liquid flow and level instruments in Finland began the 2018-2024 period at a volume of 35.7 million US dollars. This level was supported by broader industrial trends, including growing demand for process automation and stringent regulations in healthcare and food processing that required precise liquid management and resource efficiency. Over the following four years, however, the market experienced a gradual contraction, declining to 32.0 million dollars by 2022.

A pronounced reversal started in 2023, when the market volume surged by 20% to 38.5 million dollars. Growth continued in 2024, reaching 39.7 million dollars. This expansion was primarily driven by the tightening of environmental protection and emissions management regulations within the European framework, which increased the need for flow and level measurement equipment across Finnish industry. Furthermore, significant investments in renewable energy infrastructure across Europe bolstered demand for flow meters in applications such as heat distribution.

Production liquid flow and level instruments in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In Finland, the production value of liquid flow and level instruments reached 30 690 K $ US in 2020, showing a strong increase of 18.9% compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 6.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 25 819 K $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 10.4%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, unit

Finland's production of liquid flow and level instruments increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 79 088 units, marking a rise of 1.4% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 4.2%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 1.4%.

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

Exports liquid flow and level instruments from Finland

Exports in kind, K unit

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 40.8 K units, while the highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 103.3 K units, creating a 2.5-fold gap between these years. In 2020, exports from Finland amounted to 101.4 K units, representing a significant gain of 148.3% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 60.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Finland exported liquid flow and level instruments to many different markets. Even the largest destinations—the Netherlands, Germany, and Sweden—together accounted for only 31.3% of total 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 exports of liquid flow and level instruments increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 30 547 K $ US, showing an improvement of 11.3% over the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 46%, which translates to an annualized rate of 13.5%.

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

Over the 2017–2020 period, exports in value terms were spread across a wide range of partner countries. Norway (16.1% of exports in value terms), Germany (12.5%), and China (8.9%) together represented just 37.5% of total 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 liquid flow and level instruments to Finland

Imports in kind, K unit

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. Imports hit their lowest point in 2019 at 38.0 K units, while the peak was in 2017, resulting in a 10.6-fold gap. In 2020, Finland's imports reached 275.7 K units, indicating a sharp rise of 626.2% year-on-year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 88.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy (47.9% of imports in volume terms), Germany (25.9%), and Sweden (5.1%) were the leading sources in Finland's import structure, together accounting for 78.9% of total 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

After two years of growth, Finland's imports of liquid flow and level instruments declined. In 2020, imports totaled 34 805 K $ US, showing a slight decrease of 1.8% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports increased by 13.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 35 428 K $ US, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 8.4%.

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

During 2017–2020, Germany (30.5% of imports in value terms), the Netherlands (17.3%), and France (13.4%) consistently held leading positions in Finland's import structure, jointly accounting for 61.2% of total flows.

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

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