Moulds and moulding boxes market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2024, the Finnish market for moulds and moulding boxes showed marked volatility, with the market volume peaking at 90.2 million US dollars in 2022. This peak represented a substantial rise from the 62.7 million US dollars recorded in 2021. The market then contracted to 77.6 million US dollars in 2023 and saw a further slight decrease to 75.4 million US dollars in 2024.

The period began with a market volume of 75.8 million US dollars in 2018, which fell to 66.1 million in 2019. A recovery to 73.1 million US dollars followed in 2020, but the market dipped again in 2021. These swings indicate variable demand and supply conditions within the Finnish fabricated metals sector over the seven-year span.

Production moulds and moulding boxes in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In Finland, the output of moulds and moulding boxes was valued at 52 649 K $ US in 2020, showing a notable increase of 11.3% compared to the previous year. Production reached its minimum in 2019 at 47 293 K $ US, while the maximum was recorded in 2018 at 55 243 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 14.4%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 3.9%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 1.3%.

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

Exports moulds and moulding boxes from Finland

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 8 t, with the highest volume recorded in 2020 at 2 239 t, reflecting a 274-fold gap. In 2020, exports of moulds and moulding boxes from Finland totalled 2 239 t, marking a significant increase of 27,267.7% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a decrease of 99.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical structure of exports in kind was highly diversified. Russia accounted for 19.8% of exports in kind, Saudi Arabia for 8.0%, and the United States for 7.9%, together comprising only 35.7% of total flows. The remaining 64.3% was distributed among numerous smaller partner countries.

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, cross-border shipments of moulds and moulding boxes from Finland increased. Exports totalled 30 765 K $ US in 2020, indicating a gain of 24.1% year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 24 800 K $ US, with the largest decline that year at 19.5%. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 15.7%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 5.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main buyers of moulds and moulding boxes from Finland in value terms were Russia, accounting for 63.7% of exports, the United States at 7.2%, and Romania at 4.1%. Together, these three countries comprised 75.0% 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 moulds and moulding boxes to Finland

Imports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 21 t, with the highest volume in 2020 at 1 744 t, showing an 82-fold difference. In 2020, Finland imported 1 744 t of moulds and moulding boxes, which is 8,085.8% stronger compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a decrease of 98.5%.

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

In the period from 2017 to 2020, the principal destinations for imports in kind were China, accounting for 39.3% of imports, South Korea at 12.0%, and Germany at 10.4%. These three countries jointly accounted for 61.8% 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

In 2020, the volume of moulds and moulding boxes imports to Finland totalled 51 265 K $ US, which is 17.5% stronger compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 43 629 K $ US, while the maximum was in 2018 at 51 417 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 15.1%, and the largest increase was in 2018, with a rise of 17.7%. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 17.4%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 5.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading destinations for imports in value terms of moulds and moulding boxes to Finland were China, accounting for 24.2% of imports, South Korea at 22.5%, and Germany at 14.2%. Together, these three countries accounted for 60.9% 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