Plastic boxes, cases and crates market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for plastic boxes, cases and crates in Finland, measured in value, showed varied movement from 2018 to 2023. After declining to 87.6 million USD in 2019, it recovered steadily, reaching 108.8 million USD by 2023. In physical volume, the market grew from 17.5 thousand tons in 2018 to 20.5 thousand tons in 2023, with a significant rise of 23.5% in the final year.

In 2024, the market value decreased by 2.8% to 105.7 million USD. This coincided with changing prices and improved availability of plastic materials, which likely influenced product costs and market value. Concurrently, growing environmental awareness supported demand for recyclable packaging, while increased road freight transport in Finland bolstered demand for plastic crates in industrial and logistics applications.

Throughout the period, production and trade flows shifted, including a sharp rise in exports during 2022 that affected market size. The absence of major legislative changes regarding packaging provided a stable regulatory environment for the market.

Production plastic boxes, cases and crates in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Finland's production of plastic boxes, cases, and crates declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 43 192 thousand US dollars, marking a 7.1% decrease from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 13.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 54 835 thousand US dollars, which represented a 10.3% increase. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 15.2%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Finland's production volume of plastic boxes, cases, and crates declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 9 664 tonnes were produced, down 6.3% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 9.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.4%. The peak was in 2018 at 11 049 tonnes, reflecting a 3.1% increase. The largest decline was in 2019, with a 6.6% drop.

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

Exports plastic boxes, cases and crates from Finland

Exports in kind, t

Finland's export volume of plastic boxes, cases, and crates declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 2 570 tonnes, a slight decrease of 1.3% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 30.9%, equating to an annualized rate of -11.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden, Russia, and the United Kingdom were the main markets for Finland's exports of plastic boxes, cases, and crates in volume terms. Sweden accounted for 52.4% of exports, Russia for 7.5%, and the United Kingdom for 6.4%. Together, these three countries represented 66.2% 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

Finland's exports of plastic boxes, cases, and crates declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export value reached 12 050 thousand US dollars, a decrease of 21.7% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 24.2%, with an annualized rate of -8.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 17 006 thousand US dollars, which saw a 6.9% increase.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden, Russia, and Estonia were consistently the main destinations for Finland's exports of plastic boxes, cases, and crates in value terms. Sweden accounted for 44.7% of exports, Russia for 8.5%, and Estonia for 7.5%. Collectively, these three countries made up 60.7% 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 plastic boxes, cases and crates to Finland

Imports in kind, t

Finland's import volume of plastic boxes, cases, and crates increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 10 086 tonnes, reflecting a solid rise of 13.1% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 8.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.9%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 10 086 tonnes, which saw a 22.1% decline.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Sweden, and Estonia accounted for the largest share of Finland's imports of plastic boxes, cases, and crates in volume terms. Germany represented 20.7% of imports, Sweden 16.5%, and Estonia 16.1%. Together, these three countries comprised 53.3% 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 plastic boxes, cases, and crates amounted to 57 737 thousand US dollars, representing a small advance of 2.2% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 2.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 59 614 thousand US dollars, which saw a 5.8% increase. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 5.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden, Germany, and Denmark were the main markets for Finland's imports of plastic boxes, cases, and crates in value terms. Sweden accounted for 21.5% of imports, Germany for 16.9%, and Denmark for 13.0%. Together, these three countries represented 51.4% 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