Machines for moulding articles in paper pulp paper or paperboard market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the Finnish market for machines moulding articles from pulp, paper, or paperboard showed considerable movement. The market volume reached 4 656 units in 2018 before declining to 3 412 units in 2019, a drop that aligned with a period of consolidation in the domestic paper and paperboard manufacturing sector where the number of businesses was contracting. In 2020, the market recovered to 4 065 units, indicating a rebound in demand.

Market volume subsequently adjusted downward to 4 032 units in 2021 and fell more sharply to 3 247 units in 2022. This period reflected a phase of lower overall demand within the industry.

The market stabilized in 2023 with a slight increase to 3 265 units. This coincided with Metsä Group's announcement of a significant investment program to upgrade and extend the lifetime of its Mänttä mill, a move that likely supported demand for machinery. In 2024, the market volume decreased to 2 661 units. During this time, Finnish industry leader Valmet Oyj expanded its global technology footprint through an acquisition in Brazil, and the sector continued to be influenced by global shifts toward sustainable production and packaging solutions.

Production machines for moulding articles in paper pulp paper or paperboard in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

After two consecutive years of decline, Finland's production of machines for moulding articles in paper pulp, paper, or paperboard has rebounded. In 2020, output reached 2 101 K $ US, marking a 20.3% year-over-year increase. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 32.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -12.4%. The lowest point was in 2019, with a value of 1 746 K $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 30.7%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Production volumes peaked in 2017 and hit their lowest in 2019, with a dramatic 40-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Finland produced 3.9 K units of these machines, indicating a significant gain of 16.6% compared to the previous year. The minimum volume was recorded in 2019 at 3.3 K units, while the largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 96.6%.

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

Exports machines for moulding articles in paper pulp paper or paperboard from Finland

Exports in kind, unit

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Exports varied widely, from a low in 2018 to a high in 2019, with a 41-fold difference. In 2020, deliveries from Finland amounted to 36.52 units, representing a sharp decrease of 91.8% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 11.00 units, while the maximum was in 2019 at 448.01 units. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a staggering rise of 3,972.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden and India clearly dominated Finland's exports of machines for moulding articles in paper pulp, paper, or paperboard in kind, jointly accounting for 80.6% of total flows. Other countries held much smaller shares during this period.

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

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. Exports reached their highest value in 2019 and their lowest in 2020, reflecting a 16-fold gap. In 2020, Finland's export volume for these machines was 79 K $ US, representing a 93.7% loss compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 254 K $ US, and the largest increase occurred that same year, with a rise of 176.7%.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Brazil, Sweden, and India were the primary buyers of Finland's machines for moulding articles in paper pulp, paper, or paperboard in value terms. Brazil accounted for 37.3% of exports, Sweden for 27.5%, and India for 14.5%, jointly making up 79.3% of total exports in value terms.

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

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

Imports machines for moulding articles in paper pulp paper or paperboard to Finland

Imports in kind, unit

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. Import volumes rose to their maximum in 2019 and fell to a minimum in 2017, showing a 12.4-fold shift. In 2020, deliveries to Finland totalled 245.21 units, representing a sharp fall of 55.6% over the past year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 551.90 units, and the largest increase occurred that year, with a rise of 423.1%.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Imports of machines for moulding articles in paper pulp, paper, or paperboard to Finland declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Finland imported 388 K $ US worth of these machines, marking an abrupt contraction of 37.4% from a year earlier. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 42.6%, equating to an annualized rate of -16.9%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 915 K $ US, and the largest increase occurred that year, with a rise of 35.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the Netherlands, and China accounted for the largest share of Finland's imports of these machines in value terms. Germany made up 37.5% of imports, the Netherlands 19.6%, and China 14.9%, together comprising 71.9% 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