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

Earlier Report Observations

The market for non-reinforced or laminated non-cellular polyester sheets in Finland experienced a multi-year decline in value, falling from 63.2 million USD in 2018 to 53.6 million USD in 2021. This downward trend was interrupted by a slight increase to 54.1 million USD in 2022, followed by a sharp contraction to 43.0 million USD in 2023. A partial recovery to 49.9 million USD occurred in 2024.

In physical terms, available data from 2022 onward shows market volume followed a similar trajectory, decreasing from 10.4 thousand tons in 2022 to 9.6 thousand tons in 2023 before expanding to 12.1 thousand tons in 2024. Over the same period, domestic production grew consistently, reaching 916 tons in 2024, while import volumes fluctuated between 11.8 and 16.3 thousand tons annually.

The market's value movement was accompanied by shifts in production and trade values. Domestic production value fell markedly from 17.1 million USD in 2018 to 3.5 million USD in 2023, then rose to 5.5 million USD in 2024. Import values peaked at 61.1 million USD in 2022 before declining, remaining the primary supply source for the market throughout the period.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Production of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular polyester sheets in Finland declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 13 591 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 17.0% drop compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 15.5%, which translates to an average annual increase of 4.9%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 17 069 thousand US dollars, with the largest year-over-year increase of 45.0% also occurring that year.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

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

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

Exports in kind, t

The market showed considerable volatility during these years. Import levels varied significantly, with a 119-fold difference between the peak in 2018 and the low in 2019. In 2020, Finland's exports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular polyester sheets totaled 3 232 tonnes, representing a dramatic increase of 11,211.4% from the previous year. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 29 tonnes, while the highest was in 2018 at 3 397 tonnes. The most substantial decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 99.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden, Germany, and the Netherlands were the primary destinations for Finland's exports in kind. Sweden accounted for 50.5% of exports, Germany for 10.2%, and the Netherlands for 7.0%. Together, these three countries made up 67.7% 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

After two consecutive years of growth, exports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular polyester sheets from Finland decreased. In 2020, exports were valued at 8 625 thousand US dollars, down 4.5% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 7.7%, averaging an annual growth rate of 2.5%. The highest export value was recorded in 2019 at 9 031 thousand US dollars, with the largest year-over-year increase of 11.3% occurring in 2018.

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

During 2017–2020, Sweden, Estonia, and Thailand were the leading destinations for Finland's exports in value terms. Sweden represented 33.3% of exports, Estonia 9.3%, and Thailand 8.6%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 51.3% of total export 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 polyester sheets to Finland

Imports in kind, t

The market displayed an unstable trend over this period. Import volumes fluctuated, with a threefold difference between the high in 2020 and the low in 2019. In 2020, Finland imported a total of 5 510 tonnes of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular polyester sheets, reflecting a sharp increase of 195.6% compared to 2019. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 5 510 tonnes, with the largest decline of 63.4% also occurring that year.

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

Data from 2017 to 2020 show that imports in kind of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular polyester sheets to Finland were not heavily concentrated. Poland accounted for 19.2% of imports, Lithuania for 14.0%, and Turkey for 11.9%. Together, these three countries represented only 45.1% of total import 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, Finland's imports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular polyester sheets were valued at 50 606 thousand US dollars, showing little change from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 5.4%, averaging an annual increase of 1.8%. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 55 012 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with an 8.4% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 14.6%.

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

The country composition of imports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was diverse. Germany accounted for 17.0% of imports, Poland for 10.8%, and the Netherlands for 9.5%. Together, these three countries formed just 37.3% of total import flows, with the remaining 62.7% distributed among a wide range of other destinations.

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

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