Metal caps and lids market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

The Finnish metal caps and lids market saw significant volume fluctuations between 2018 and 2024. After reaching a peak of 5 090 tons in 2021, the market declined to 3 415 tons in 2022. The following year, volume recovered to 3 811 tons, coinciding with a 12% increase in demand for tamper-evident closures from 2022 to 2024, driven by consumer need for transparency in pharmaceutical and food applications. This period also saw the influence of sustainability trends and the initial effects of Finnish legislation on single-use plastics and extended producer responsibility.

Market volume decreased to 3 466 tons in 2024 as new regulations took effect. The tethered caps requirement for beverage containers, mandatory from July 2024, prompted widespread design and production adaptations across the industry. Concurrently, expanded extended producer responsibility rules increased compliance obligations, leading to operational changes for companies including Tetra Pak and retailer Kesko.

Production metal caps and lids in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Finland's production of metal caps and lids declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 12 118 thousand US dollars, marking an 18.6% reduction compared to 2019. Production decreased by 18.5% between 2017 and 2020, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 6.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 15 490 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 4.1% also occurring that year.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Finland produced 1 646 tonnes of metal caps and lids, representing a significant decline of 22.8% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 35%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -13.4%. The largest annual decline occurred in 2018 at 26.5%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 with a 14.6% rise.

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

Exports metal caps and lids from Finland

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Finland exported 737 tonnes of metal caps and lids in 2020, reflecting a dramatic increase of 5,400.9% compared to 2019. Import levels fluctuated significantly, with a 132-fold difference between the peak in 2017 and the low in 2019. The minimum export value was recorded in 2019 at just 13 tonnes, with the largest decline of 99.2% also occurring that year.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Poland, Sweden, and Estonia stood out as the main markets for Finland's exports of metal caps and lids in volume terms. Poland accounted for 31.9% of exports, Sweden for 21.6%, and Estonia for 9.0%. Together, these three countries represented 62.5% 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, K $ US

Finland's cross-border shipments of metal caps and lids declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 4 861 thousand US dollars, showing a 25.4% reduction from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 56.1%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 24.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden, Poland, and Estonia led the structure of Finland's exports of metal caps and lids in value terms. Sweden accounted for 25.8% of exports, Poland for 21.8%, and Estonia for 8.1%. Collectively, these three markets represented 55.7% 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 metal caps and lids to Finland

Imports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. Finland imported approximately 2 835 tonnes of metal caps and lids in 2020, marking a sharp rise of 147.9% year-over-year. Imports peaked in 2017 and reached their lowest point in 2019, with a 5.8-fold difference between these years. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 144 tonnes, with the largest decline of 68.7% also occurring that year.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Poland, Russia, and Ireland formed the core of Finland's imports of metal caps and lids in volume terms. Poland accounted for 47.6% of imports, Russia for 22.0%, and Ireland for 10.1%. Together, these three countries represented 79.7% 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, K $ US

After a two-year decline, Finland's imports of metal caps and lids increased in 2020. Import volume totaled 16 128 thousand US dollars, reflecting a robust rise of 18.2% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 57.5%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 24.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 13 639 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual decline of 42.6% occurring in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Russia, and Germany remained the principal suppliers of metal caps and lids to Finland in value terms. Poland accounted for 42.0% of imports, Russia for 21.2%, and Germany for 13.0%. Jointly, these three countries accounted for 76.2% of total 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