Metal furniture excluding office use market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

The Finnish market for metal furniture excluding office use expanded from 98.4 million dollars in 2018 to a peak of 134.7 million dollars in 2022. This period of growth was followed by a significant contraction to 110.9 million dollars in 2023, before a modest recovery to 114.8 million dollars in 2024.

The market's strong growth in 2021, reaching 124.4 million dollars, aligned with increased focus on sustainable development and circular economy practices in metal mining and recycling, which heightened consumer interest in metal furniture for its environmental profile. The subsequent decline in 2023 corresponded with weakened metal industry development early that year, driven by reduced global demand affecting supply conditions and market sentiment. In 2024, interior design trends emphasizing metal finishes and a sustained consumer preference for sustainable products helped the market regain some footing, despite ongoing cyclical sensitivity and softer global demand in the metal sector.

Production metal furniture not for office use in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Finland's production of metal furniture excluding office use has grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 65 609 thousand US dollars, marking a controlled increase of 7.1% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 41.5%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 12.3%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Finland produced 2 784 tonnes of metal furniture excluding office use, showing little change from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 6.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.2%.

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

Exports metal furniture not for office use from Finland

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 39 tonnes, while the highest occurred in 2017, resulting in a peak-to-trough ratio of 71 times. In 2020, exports from Finland reached 2 634 tonnes, which is 6,587.0% higher than in 2019. The largest decline of 98.5% was also recorded in 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, exports of metal furniture excluding office use from Finland were distributed across numerous markets. Belgium accounted for 20.6% of exports in kind, Sweden for 16.2%, and the United States for 9.2%, with these three countries together making up only 46.0% of total 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

After a two-year decline, Finland's exports of metal furniture excluding office use increased in 2020. The value reached 22 198 thousand US dollars, which is 7.3% higher than in 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 20 685 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline of 6.1% occurred in 2018.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, exports in value terms were spread across a wide range of partner countries. Sweden contributed 19.5% of exports in value terms, Belgium 12.9%, and Germany 9.7%, with these three countries jointly accounting for just 42.1% 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 metal furniture not for office use to Finland

Imports in kind, t

Market behavior during these years was characterized by volatility. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 8 131 tonnes, while the highest was in 2020, showing a peak-to-trough amplitude of 1.8 times. In 2020, imports into Finland totaled 14 750 tonnes, indicating a steep rise of 81.4% compared to 2019. The largest decline of 38.9% also occurred in 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China remained the main supplier of metal furniture excluding office use to Finland, accounting for 57.4% of imports in kind. Sweden followed with 6.8%, and Poland with 3.7%, with these three countries together forming 68.0% of total imports in kind.

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

Finland's imports of metal furniture excluding office use have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 62 385 thousand US dollars, remaining relatively stable compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 26.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.1%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, China was the leading source of imports in value terms, accounting for 39.3%. Sweden contributed 11.0%, and Estonia 6.9%, with these three countries together forming 57.2% 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