Mushrooms and truffles market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled mushrooms and truffles in Finland contracted from over 3.1 thousand tons in 2018 to around 2.47 thousand tons in 2023. The decline was most pronounced in 2019 when the market volume fell by approximately 450 tons, followed by a partial recovery in 2020. Over the subsequent years, market size continued to drift downward, reaching its lowest point in 2022 before a modest uptick in 2023.

Domestic production of mushrooms and truffles remained relatively stable between 1.0 and 1.3 thousand tons throughout the period, with a notable drop in 2020. Imports, which account for the majority of supply, exhibited greater volatility, declining sharply in 2019 and again in 2022. Export volumes were negligible in comparison and did not significantly influence the overall market trajectory.

By 2023, the market showed signs of stabilization with both production holding steady and imports rising slightly from the previous year. The overall reduction in market volume over the six-year period reflects changes in both domestic output and foreign supply flows.

Production mushrooms and truffles in Finland

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Top producers of mushrooms and truffles, 2017-2020

World map of production of mushrooms and truffles, 2017-2020

Finland's production of mushrooms and truffles reached its highest point in 2019 at 1 330 tonnes. In 2020, production fell to 1 010 tonnes, marking a year-over-year decline of 24.1%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 23.5%, which translates to an annualized rate of 8.5%. The largest annual increase occurred in 2019, at 0.8%.

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Exports mushrooms and truffles from Finland

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Finland's exports of mushrooms and truffles in kind showed significant volatility during the observed period. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2018 at 99 tonnes, while the minimum was in 2019 at just 2 tonnes, representing a dramatic 40-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exports rebounded to 44 tonnes, reflecting a substantial increase of 1 690.3% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 97.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Sweden were the leading destinations for Finland's exports of mushrooms and truffles in kind. The Netherlands accounted for 42.2% of exports, Belgium for 33.8%, and Sweden for 18.8%. Together, these three countries represented 94.9% of Finland's total export flows in this category.

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 two consecutive years of growth, Finland's exports of mushrooms and truffles in value terms declined in 2020. Exports totaled 532 thousand US dollars, down 60.4% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 52.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 22.2%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 1 344 thousand US dollars, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 15.9%.

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

Throughout the 2017-2020 period, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Sweden played dominant roles in Finland's exports of mushrooms and truffles in value terms. The Netherlands accounted for 37.4% of export value, Belgium for 28.5%, and Sweden for 16.9%. Collectively, these three markets represented 82.7% of Finland's total export flows by value.

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

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

Imports mushrooms and truffles to Finland

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Finland's imports of mushrooms and truffles in kind reached 1 770 tonnes in 2020, representing a 33.7% increase year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 5.8%, with an annualized rate of 1.9%. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 324 tonnes, while the maximum was in 2018 at 1 879 tonnes. The largest annual decline occurred in 2019, at 29.6%.

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From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Lithuania, and Germany consistently held leading positions in Finland's imports of mushrooms and truffles in kind. The Netherlands accounted for 45.1% of imports, Lithuania for 32.5%, and Germany for 14.0%. Together, these three countries represented 91.6% of Finland's total import flows in this category.

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, Finland's imports of mushrooms and truffles in value terms reached 6 527 thousand US dollars, showing a moderate increase of 5.1% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 19.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.2%. The largest annual decline was recorded in 2019 at 2.5%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 16.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—the Netherlands, Lithuania, and Germany—collectively accounted for 87.1% of Finland's total imports of mushrooms and truffles 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