Nonwovens market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

The Finnish nonwovens market showed varied movement from 2018 to 2022. Starting at 127.3 million dollars in 2018, it dipped slightly to 122.8 million dollars the following year before growing significantly to 141.3 million dollars in 2020 and reaching a peak of 160.2 million dollars in 2021. A modest correction brought the market size to 154.1 million dollars in 2022.

Market volume contracted sharply to 114.1 million dollars in 2023. During this period, industry collaboration advanced as SharpCell Oy and Valmet Corporation worked to develop new automation and quality control technologies for nonwoven production. In 2024, the market recovered to 118.1 million dollars. This rebound coincided with the implementation of expanded Extended Producer Responsibility regulations, which required all packaging producers to register, and a strategic partnership between Lenzing AG and Toray Industries to develop sustainable nonwoven fabrics from wood-based fibers.

Production nonwovens in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2019, Finland's nonwovens production reached its lowest value at 96.3 million US dollars, declining by 3.4% that year. However, output rebounded strongly in 2020, valued at 113.5 million US dollars, marking a solid 17.8% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 15.8%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 5.0%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Finland's nonwovens production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 27 880 tonnes of nonwovens, showing a strong year-over-year advance of 20.6%. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 22.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.0%.

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

Exports nonwovens from Finland

Exports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. In 2019, Finland's nonwovens exports hit their lowest point at 1 681 tonnes, declining by 62.8% that year. By contrast, exports surged dramatically in 2020 to 5 712 tonnes, representing a 239.7% increase relative to the prior year. This resulted in a 3.4-fold variation between the minimum in 2019 and the maximum in 2020.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the United States, and Poland stood out as the main markets for Finland's nonwovens exports in kind. Germany accounted for 25.1% of exports, the United States for 21.0%, and Poland for 10.4%. Together, these three countries represented 56.5% 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

Nonwovens exports from Finland have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume reached 51 280 thousand US dollars, up by 16.2% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 45.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 13.2%.

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

In the period from 2017 to 2020, Germany, the United States, and Poland remained the main destinations for Finland's nonwovens exports in value terms. Germany contributed 26.7% of exports, the United States 19.1%, and Poland 10.3%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 56.1% of total exports.

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

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

Imports nonwovens to Finland

Imports in kind, t

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. In 2019, Finland's nonwovens imports reached their lowest point at 2 018 tonnes, with the largest decline of 87.9% recorded that year. Imports then peaked in 2020 at 19 281 tonnes, marking an 855.4% year-over-year increase. This created a 9.6-fold difference between the minimum in 2019 and the maximum in 2020.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and Czechia were the principal suppliers of nonwovens to Finland in kind. Germany accounted for 23.9% of imports, Italy for 18.8%, and Czechia for 8.4%. Together, these three countries jointly accounted for 51.1% of total imports.

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

Nonwovens shipments to Finland from abroad have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 79 058 thousand US dollars, showing a strong increase of 11.9% from a year earlier. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 22.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.0%.

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

In the years 2017 to 2020, the leading sources for Finland's nonwovens imports in value terms were Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands. Germany accounted for 28.0% of imports, Italy for 16.7%, and the Netherlands for 7.4%. These three countries together represented 52.1% of total import flows.

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

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