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Pasta and couscous market in Finland

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The pasta and couscous market in Finland expanded significantly between 2018 and 2024, with total volume growing from 40 753 tonnes to 53 243 tonnes. This growth was not linear, featuring a notable contraction in 2019 followed by a strong recovery and subsequent increases.

After dipping to 35 494 tonnes in 2019, market volume jumped by over 11 000 tonnes in 2020, establishing a new higher base above 47 000 tonnes. The market then stabilized around this level in 2021 before climbing to a peak of 52 404 tonnes in 2022. A slight correction occurred in 2023, but volume rebounded to a new high of 53 243 tonnes in 2024.

In value terms, the market mirrored this upward trend, rising from 76.3 million US dollars in 2018 to 118.5 million US dollars in 2022. The most pronounced value growth coincided with the volume surge from 2020 onward.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2022
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2022
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Finland
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2022, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Finland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Finland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Finland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Finland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Finland, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Finland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Finland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Finland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Finland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Finland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Finland, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Finland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Finland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Finland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Finland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Finland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Finland, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Finland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Finland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Finland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Finland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Finland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Finland, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Finland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production pasta and couscous in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Finland's pasta and couscous production reached a value of 28 013 thousand US dollars, showing a strong increase of 23.5% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 37.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.1%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when production fell by 6.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.2%	(6.8%)	23.5%	11.1%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Finland produced 18 689 tonnes of pasta and couscous, which was 15.9% higher than the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production increased by 41%, with an average annual growth rate of 12.1%. The largest decline was in 2019, with a drop of 2.9%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, rising by 25.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	25.3%	(2.9%)	15.9%	12.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports pasta and couscous from Finland

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. In 2019, Finland's pasta and couscous exports hit a low of 154 tonnes, marking a decline of 61.8%. By 2020, exports surged to 632 tonnes, a 310.5% increase from the previous year. This created a 4.1-fold difference between the minimum in 2019 and the maximum in 2020.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(23.3%)	(61.8%)	310.5%	6.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden and Estonia remained the top markets for Finland's pasta and couscous exports in volume terms, together accounting for 82.9% of total flows. Other partners played a supplementary role during this period.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Finland in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Finland's pasta and couscous exports increased for the second consecutive year. In 2018, exports reached a low of 1 206 thousand US dollars, declining by 4.7%. By 2019, exports rose sharply by 46.9%, and in 2020, they amounted to 2 288 thousand US dollars, marking a significant gain of 29.1% from the previous year. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 80.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 21.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.7%)	46.9%	29.1%	21.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden, with 57.9% of total flows, and Estonia, with 29.0%, together accounted for 86.9% of Finland's pasta and couscous exports in value terms. Other partners made up the remaining share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Finland in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports pasta and couscous to Finland

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Finland imported approximately 29 353 tonnes of pasta and couscous, indicating a 50.3% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 32.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.8%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 19 530 tonnes, which represented a decline of 20.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.7%	(20.5%)	50.3%	9.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Thailand, and Germany were the main suppliers of pasta and couscous to Finland in volume terms. Italy accounted for 53.5% of imports, Thailand for 10.9%, and Germany for 6.1%, together comprising 70.5% of total imports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Finland's pasta and couscous imports were recorded at 63 555 thousand US dollars, showing a solid gain of 19.7% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 34.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.4%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a slight drop of 0.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.5%	(0.1%)	19.7%	10.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Thailand, and Sweden led as the top suppliers of pasta and couscous to Finland in value terms. Italy accounted for 39.5% of imports, Thailand for 14.0%, and Sweden for 9.2%, with their combined share reaching 62.7% of total imports in value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io