Not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PP sheet market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for not reinforced or laminated non-cellular polypropylene sheet in Finland underwent significant value changes from 2018 to 2024. The market value fell sharply from 61.5 million USD in 2018 to 46.3 million USD in 2019, followed by a further decrease to 42.5 million USD in 2020.

A strong rebound in 2021 pushed the market value up by 27% to 54.0 million USD. However, this recovery was short-lived, with values declining slightly in 2022 and then dropping by 25% in 2023 to 38.9 million USD. The period concluded with a moderate 11% increase in 2024, reaching 43.1 million USD.

Production not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PP sheet in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Finland's production of non-reinforced, non-laminated, non-cellular polypropylene sheets declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 36 899 thousand US dollars, marking a slight decrease of 1.3% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 30.9%, with an average annual decline of 11.6%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 57 924 thousand US dollars, which represented an 8.4% increase from the previous year. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, with a 35.5% decrease.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Finland's production of non-reinforced, non-laminated, non-cellular polypropylene sheets declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 10 938 tonnes, reflecting a small decline of 1.4% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 14.5%, equating to an average annual rate of decline of 5.1%. The peak production volume was recorded in 2018 at 13 846 tonnes, which was an 8.3% increase from 2017. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 19.9% drop.

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

Exports not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PP sheet from Finland

Exports in kind, t

Finland exported 8 918 tonnes of non-reinforced, non-laminated, non-cellular polypropylene sheets in 2020, representing a significant improvement of 22.7% compared to the prior year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 14.6%, with an average annual decline of 5.1%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 7 269 tonnes, marking a 35.2% decline from 2018. The highest volume was in 2018 at 11 211 tonnes.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Finland's export destinations for non-reinforced, non-laminated, non-cellular polypropylene sheets were highly diversified. Switzerland accounted for 16.6% of exports, Sweden for 14.2%, and Germany for 12.0%. Together, these three countries represented only 42.9% of total export flows, with the remaining 57.1% going to numerous 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

Finland's exports of non-reinforced, non-laminated, non-cellular polypropylene sheets declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export value amounted to 27 588 thousand US dollars, down by 10.1% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 16.2%, with an average annual decline of 5.7%. The highest export value was recorded in 2018 at 38 790 thousand US dollars, which was a 17.8% increase from 2017. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 20.9% drop.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Sweden, and Switzerland were among the largest buyers of non-reinforced, non-laminated, non-cellular polypropylene sheets from Finland in value terms, accounting for 13.9%, 13.1%, and 12.3% of exports, respectively. However, even combined, they represented just 39.4% of total export value, highlighting a broadly diversified partner base.

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 PP sheet to Finland

Imports in kind, t

Finland's imports of non-reinforced, non-laminated, non-cellular polypropylene sheets declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, import volume reached 9 531 tonnes, which is 8.3% lower than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 17.1%, equating to an average annual decline of 6.1%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 11 880 tonnes, representing a 3.4% increase from 2017. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 12.5% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the partner structure for imports of non-reinforced, non-laminated, non-cellular polypropylene sheets into Finland remained fragmented. The United Kingdom accounted for 19.4% of imports, Belgium for 13.3%, and Germany for 12.5%. Together, these three countries represented only 45.3% of total import flows, with no single country holding a dominant share.

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 non-reinforced, non-laminated, non-cellular polypropylene sheets declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totalled 33 201 thousand US dollars, equivalent to a solid drop of 16.2% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 15.4%, equating to an average annual decline of 5.4%. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 42 350 thousand US dollars, which was a 7.9% increase from 2017.

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

During the period from 2017 to 2020, non-reinforced, non-laminated, non-cellular polypropylene sheets were imported into Finland from many different markets. Even the largest destinations—the United Kingdom, Germany, and Belgium—together accounted for only 44.7% of total imports 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