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

Earlier Report Observations

The market for not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets in Finland, measured in physical volume, contracted from 88.7 thousand tons in 2018 to 73.1 thousand tons in 2023. In value terms, the market size followed a different trajectory, rising from 245.6 million dollars in 2018 to a peak of 272.1 million dollars in 2022 before declining to 216.8 million dollars in 2024.

In 2024, the broader European Union market for these products experienced a significant 14% rebound in production volume after two consecutive years of decline. This regional recovery in manufacturing activity provided a positive context for the Finnish market, which operates as a minor exporter within the EU bloc.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Finland's output of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets was valued at 372.9 million US dollars, showing no change from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 3.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.1%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 371.9 million US dollars, while the maximum occurred in 2018 at 413.0 million US dollars. The largest decline of 10.0% took place in 2019, and the largest increase of 7.1% was observed in 2018.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

In 2020, Finland produced 139.7 thousand tonnes of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets, marking a 2.6% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 4.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.4%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 140.7 thousand tonnes. The largest decline of 3.2% occurred in 2019, while the largest increase of 5.1% was seen in 2018.

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

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

Exports in kind, t

Finland's exports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totalled 92 133 tonnes, representing a modest year-over-year rise of 2.3%. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 8.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Finland supplied not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets to a diverse range of markets. Sweden accounted for 25.3% of exports in kind, Poland for 9.7%, and Belgium for 9.3%, together making up 44.3% of total exports. The remaining 55.7% was distributed among many smaller destinations.

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, M $ US

In 2020, Finland exported 267.3 million US dollars worth of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets, a 6.0% increase year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports rose by 3.4%, with an annualized rate of 1.1%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 252.2 million US dollars, and the maximum in 2018 at 272.0 million US dollars. The largest decline of 7.3% occurred in 2019.

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

During 2017–2020, Finland's exports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets in value terms were directed to a broad set of markets. Sweden contributed 23.0% of exports, Belgium 12.5%, and the United Kingdom 10.2%, together accounting for 45.7% of total exports. The remaining 54.3% came from numerous smaller destinations.

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 PE sheets to Finland

Imports in kind, t

Finland's imports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 39 703 tonnes, up by 10.2% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 6.6%, with an annualized rate of 2.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 35 893 tonnes, and the largest decline of 3.6% also occurred in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany was the main supplier of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets to Finland, accounting for 29.3% of imports in kind, followed by Sweden at 12.9% and Italy at 9.8%. Together, these three countries comprised 52.0% 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, M $ US

In 2020, foreign supplies of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets to Finland reached 106.3 million US dollars, a decline of 2.6% from 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 104.7 million US dollars, while the maximum occurred in 2019 at 109.1 million US dollars. The largest increase of 4.3% was observed in 2019.

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

Over 2017–2020, Germany, Sweden, and Italy were the largest suppliers of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets to Finland in value terms, with shares of 29.3%, 12.0%, and 7.5%, respectively. However, their combined contribution was limited to 48.8% of total imports, indicating a diversified country structure.

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

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