Paper trays, dishes, plates and cups market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, the market volume for paper trays, dishes, plates and cups in Finland surged by 64% to over 11 000 t, driven by growing consumer preference for eco-friendly packaging and innovations from major players like Huhtamäki in renewable-fiber trays. This trend was interrupted in 2020 when global disruptions, including the COVID-19 pandemic, caused a 25% drop in market volume. However, a strong rebound followed in 2021 with a 9% increase as demand for packaging and biomaterials recovered.

The market continued to expand in 2022, rising by 43% to nearly 13 000 t, supported by sustained focus on sustainability and Finland's high fibre packaging recycling rate. In 2023, volume stabilized around 12 800 t as industry innovations, such as Paptic's fibre-based recyclable materials and Huhtamäki's compostable coffee capsules, helped maintain demand. The following year saw an 11% decline to 11 400 t, influenced by labor strikes affecting production and the implementation of new Extended Producer Responsibility regulations and Single-Use Plastics Directive requirements from mid-2024.

Production paper trays, dishes, plates and cups in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Finland's production of paper trays, dishes, plates, and cups declined after two years of growth. In 2020, output was valued at 60 407 thousand US dollars, representing a 9.0% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 2.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 66 350 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 3.7%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Finland's production of paper trays, dishes, plates, and cups decreased following two years of gains. In 2020, 17 930 tonnes were produced, showing a moderate decline of 9.1% compared to the previous year. The peak was reached in 2019 with 19 733 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 9.2%.

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

Exports paper trays, dishes, plates and cups from Finland

Exports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Finland's exports of paper trays, dishes, plates, and cups increased. In 2020, exports reached 11 642 tonnes, up 11.5% year-on-year. However, over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 15.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.6%. The lowest point was in 2019 at 10 440 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 22.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden, Norway, and the United Kingdom were the leading destinations for Finland's exports of paper trays, dishes, plates, and cups in volume terms. Sweden accounted for 31.0% of exports, Norway for 23.5%, and the United Kingdom for 13.8%, together making up 68.3% of total 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

Finland's exports of paper trays, dishes, plates, and cups in value terms declined after two years of growth. In 2020, exports amounted to 37 631 thousand US dollars, down 15.7% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 4.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 44 657 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 10.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Sweden, Norway, and the United Kingdom were the main markets for Finland's exports of paper trays, dishes, plates, and cups in value terms. Sweden represented 33.2% of exports, Norway 22.5%, and the United Kingdom 10.1%, collectively accounting for 65.8% 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 paper trays, dishes, plates and cups to Finland

Imports in kind, t

Finland's imports of paper trays, dishes, plates, and cups in volume terms rose in 2020 to 2 006 tonnes, an increase of 11.1% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 11%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.6%. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 1 806 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 19.1%. In contrast, the highest volume was in 2018 at 2 233 tonnes, with the largest increase of 23.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Sweden, and Italy were the primary sources for Finland's imports of paper trays, dishes, plates, and cups in volume terms. China contributed 28.5% of imports, Sweden 17.6%, and Italy 12.2%, together comprising 58.3% 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 paper trays, dishes, plates, and cups in value terms fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 8 864 thousand US dollars, marking an 8.1% year-on-year drop. However, between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 16%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.1%. The peak value was in 2018 at 10 014 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 31.0%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, China, Italy, and Sweden were the key partners for Finland's imports of paper trays, dishes, plates, and cups in value terms. China accounted for 23.2% of imports, Italy for 16.4%, and Sweden for 15.1%, together making up 54.7% 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