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Metal-frame seats market in Finland

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Finnish market for metal-frame seats experienced sustained growth from 2018 to 2022, with its total value rising from 72.9 million USD to 117 million USD. During this period, both domestic production and import volumes increased substantially, contributing to the market expansion.

A sharp contraction occurred in 2023, reducing the market size to 81.4 million USD. The following year brought a recovery to 85.2 million USD, supported by rising commercial demand from office and hotel sectors, alongside consumer preferences shifting towards ergonomic and aesthetically pleasing seat designs.

The market also benefited from the cultural emphasis on sustainable materials in Finnish furniture, which boosted demand for metal-frame seats as part of combined furniture sets. Established manufacturers like Artek continued to produce iconic designs, reinforcing the domestic market and export opportunities.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Finland
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K unit
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K unit
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K unit
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Finland in kind, 2018-2024, K unit
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Finland by countries, 2018-2024, K unit
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Finland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Finland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/unit
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Finland, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Finland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K unit
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Finland in kind, 2018-2024, K unit
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Finland by countries, 2018-2024, K unit
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Finland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Finland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/unit
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Finland, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Finland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K unit
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Finland in kind, 2018-2024, K unit
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Finland by countries, 2018-2024, K unit
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Finland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Finland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/unit
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Finland, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Finland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K unit
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Finland in kind, 2018-2024, K unit
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Finland by countries, 2018-2024, K unit
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Finland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Finland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/unit
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Finland, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Finland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K unit
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K unit
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production metal-frame seats in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Finland's metal-frame seat production was valued at 25 091 K $ US, marking a 10.6% year-over-year increase. Production grew by 14.4% between 2017 and 2020, averaging an annualized rate of 4.6%. The smallest change occurred in 2019, with a slight decline of 0.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.7%	(0.2%)	10.6%	4.6%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Finland's metal-frame seat production volume rose for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 186.9 K units, up 12.6% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 35.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.0%	4.7%	12.6%	10.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports metal-frame seats from Finland

Exports in kind, K unit

Finland exported 73 K units of metal-frame seats in 2020, a 15.0% gain compared to the previous year. Exports grew by 14.6% from 2017 to 2020, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.6%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 64 K units, while the peak was in 2018 at 79 K units. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping 19.9%, and the largest increase was in 2018, rising 24.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	24.3%	(19.9%)	15.0%	4.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Finland's metal-frame seat exports in kind were widely distributed across markets. Estonia accounted for 22.3% of exports, Latvia for 14.7%, and Sweden for 12.0%, together making up 49.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Finland's metal-frame seat export value declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 6 093 K $ US, down 3.0% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value increased by 2.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 6 867 K $ US. The largest decline was in 2019, falling 8.5%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, rising 15.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.1%	(8.5%)	(3.0%)	0.7%

Source: SHEV.io

The country composition of Finland's metal-frame seat exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was diverse. Estonia represented 19.4% of exports, Sweden 15.5%, and Russia 10.2%, together accounting for 45.2% of total flows, with the remaining 54.8% spread across numerous other destinations.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports metal-frame seats to Finland

Imports in kind, K unit

Data for the most recent year is unavailable.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(70.0%)	(99.9%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Finland's metal-frame seat imports increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 61 524 K $ US, up 2.6% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 17.7%, averaging an annualized rate of 5.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.2%	5.1%	2.6%	5.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China led as the top supplier of metal-frame seats to Finland, accounting for 43.3% of imports in value terms, followed by Sweden at 13.8% and Vietnam at 8.2%. Together, these three countries made up 65.2% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io