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

Earlier Report Observations

The market for not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PS sheets in Finland exhibited significant volatility from 2018 to 2024. After an initial decline to 19.8 million dollars in 2019, market size expanded strongly, peaking at 35.9 million dollars in 2022. This growth phase saw domestic production and imports rise concurrently.

The market entered a downward trajectory after 2022, contracting to 26.3 million dollars in 2023 and further to 23.5 million dollars in 2024. Both production and import volumes followed this declining trend, bringing the market value below its 2018 level by the end of the period.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The market experienced significant fluctuations during this period. Volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2020, representing a 4.1-fold increase between these years. In 2020, the output of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PS sheets in Finland was valued at 18 008 K $ US, marking a 45.0% increase from 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 23.3%, while the most substantial increase was recorded in 2018 at 268.5%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

The market displayed volatility throughout the observed period. Production volumes hit their lowest in 2017 and reached their highest in 2020, showing a 4.2-fold difference. In 2020, Finland produced 6 819 t of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PS sheets, which represents a 198.9% increase compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 6.4%.

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

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

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend during this timeframe. Exports varied significantly, reaching their lowest point in 2019 and their highest in 2017, with a 102-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Finland exported 156 t of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PS sheets, representing a remarkable 6,942.0% year-over-year increase. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 2 t, with the largest decline also occurring in 2019 at 98.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Estonia (48.4% of exports in kind), Poland (20.9% of exports in kind), and Norway (19.3% of exports in kind) were the top buyers of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PS sheets from Finland. Together, these three countries accounted for 88.7% of total exports in kind.

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 decline, exports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PS sheets from Finland increased in 2020. The export volume reached 623 K $ US, up 17.8% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 32.3%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 12.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 529 K $ US, with the largest decline also occurring in 2019 at 34.2%.

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

Throughout the 2017–2020 period, Estonia (60.1% of exports in value terms), Norway (15.7% of exports in value terms), and Poland (14.7% of exports in value terms) formed the core group of markets for Finnish exports. Together, these three countries represented 90.5% of total export flows in value terms.

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 PS sheets to Finland

Imports in kind, t

Finland imported 1 606 t of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PS sheets in 2020, showing a substantial year-over-year increase of 28.8%. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 8.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.8%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 247 t, while the maximum occurred in 2018 at 1 765 t. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 29.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany (32.6% of imports in kind), Austria (19.8% of imports in kind), and Portugal (12.3% of imports in kind) stood out as the main sources for imports in kind. Together, these three countries accounted for 64.6% 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

Finland's imports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PS sheets declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 6 902 K $ US, which is 12.6% lower compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 8 020 K $ US, with the largest increase also occurring in 2018 at 15.2%.

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

Throughout the 2017–2020 period, Germany (32.2% of imports in value terms), Austria (19.0% of imports in value terms), and Portugal (10.8% of imports in value terms) remained the main markets for imports in value terms of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PS sheets to Finland. Jointly, these three countries accounted for 62.0% 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