Not reinforced or laminated non-cellular acrylic sheets market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

The Finnish market for not reinforced or laminated non-cellular acrylic sheets, measured in volume, grew strongly from 1 705 t in 2019 to a peak of 2 380 t in 2021. This expansion was supported by a rise in imports, which reached 2 298 t in 2021, while domestic production trended downward.

After 2021, market volume contracted significantly, falling to 1 429 t in 2023 before a modest recovery to 1 560 t in 2024. The decline was accompanied by a drop in imports and a concurrent rise in exports, which reduced the net volume available domestically.

In value terms, the market decreased from $12.5 million in 2018 to $7.2 million in 2024. This overall decline in market value occurred despite a temporary rebound in 2021, reflecting changes in both trade volumes and price levels over the period.

Production not reinforced or laminated non-cellular acrylic sheets in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Finland's production of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular acrylic sheets was valued at 1 113 K $ US, marking a 9.2% decrease from the previous year. Production peaked in 2019 at 1 401 K $ US, with the largest annual increase of 10.2% recorded that same year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production declined by 20.5%, translating to an average annualized rate of 7.3%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Finland produced 295.0 t of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular acrylic sheets, reflecting a 10.5% drop compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 51.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.9%.

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

Exports not reinforced or laminated non-cellular acrylic sheets from Finland

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Finland's exports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular acrylic sheets totaled 131 t, showing a gradual reduction of 3.9% from 2019. Exports hit their lowest point in 2018 at 112 t, with the largest annual decline of 36.6% occurring that year. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 21.2%. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 26.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Estonia was the dominant partner for Finland's exports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular acrylic sheets in kind, accounting for 71.1% of total flows, while the remaining share was distributed among other 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 uptick, Finland's exports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular acrylic sheets in value terms declined in 2020, reaching 767 K $ US, which is 25.9% lower than in 2019. Exports peaked in 2019 at 1 036 K $ US, with the largest annual increase of 29.1% recorded in 2018. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 12.3%, translating to an annualized rate of 4.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Estonia, Norway, and Germany consistently led Finland's export structure in value terms for not reinforced or laminated non-cellular acrylic sheets. Estonia accounted for 65.3% of exports, Norway for 9.3%, and Germany for 4.6%, collectively representing 79.1% 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 not reinforced or laminated non-cellular acrylic sheets to Finland

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, Finland's imports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular acrylic sheets in kind rebounded in 2020, totaling 2 034 t, a 34.6% increase year-over-year. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 1 511 t, with the largest annual decline of 30.3% occurring that year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 12.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -4.2%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Germany, Belgium, and the United Kingdom formed the key group of partners for Finland's imports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular acrylic sheets in kind. Germany accounted for 24.3% of imports, Belgium for 22.3%, and the United Kingdom for 9.6%, jointly representing 56.1% 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

Finland's imports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular acrylic sheets in value terms declined for the third consecutive year in 2020, totaling 9 366 K $ US, a solid decrease of 10.7% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 31.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 11.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Belgium, and the United States remained the leading destinations for Finland's imports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular acrylic sheets in value terms. Germany accounted for 28.5% of imports, Belgium for 20.0%, and the United States for 8.0%, with a combined share of 56.6% 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