Plastic furniture market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for plastic furniture in Finland experienced strong growth from 2018 to 2022, with its total value rising from 5.6 million USD to 9.4 million USD. This expansion was powered by a sustained increase in imports, which more than doubled over the five-year period, while domestic production remained a smaller and more volatile component of the market.

A sharp reversal began in 2023, with the market value contracting by 41% to 5.5 million USD and falling further to 4.6 million USD in 2024. This downturn was driven by new EU and Finnish legislation aimed at reducing plastic waste and increasing recycling, which extended producer responsibility for plastic products. Concurrently, consumer preferences shifted toward sustainable materials like wood and aluminum for garden furniture, reducing demand for plastic alternatives. High energy prices in Europe also continued to pressure the plastic industry, contributing to the market's decline.

Production plastic furniture in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Finland's plastic furniture production declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 92.0 K $ US, marking a 34.2% decrease compared to the previous year. Production fell by 68.7% between 2017 and 2020, which translates to an annualized decline of 32.1%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 407.7 K $ US, with the largest increase that year at 38.5%. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, when production decreased by 65.7%.

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

Exports plastic furniture from Finland

Exports in kind, t

The market showed considerable volatility during this period. Export volumes peaked in 2018 at 68 t and hit their lowest point in 2019 at 10 t, representing a 7.1-fold difference. In 2020, plastic furniture exports from Finland reached 54 t, reflecting a sharp increase of 460.6% compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a drop of 85.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main markets for Finland's plastic furniture exports in kind were Russia, accounting for 45.2% of exports, Estonia with 16.7%, and Belgium at 6.3%. Together, these three countries made up 68.2% 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 plastic furniture exports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 597 K $ US, showing a modest decrease of 6.8% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 13%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 4.1%. The highest export value was recorded in 2018 at 728 K $ US, with the largest increase that year at 37.8%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, when exports fell by 12.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Finland's plastic furniture exports in value terms were distributed across a wide range of buyers. Russia was the largest market, accounting for 26.4% of exports, followed by Sweden at 10.7% and the United States at 10.5%. Together, these three countries contributed 47.6% of total export value, while numerous other countries held smaller but notable shares.

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 furniture to Finland

Imports in kind, t

Import trends were unstable over these years. Volumes reached their highest level in 2020 at 1 443 t and their lowest in 2019 at 34 t, a 43-fold difference. In 2020, Finland imported 1 443 t of plastic furniture, which is 4 186.4% more than in 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a drop of 96.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China was the leading source of plastic furniture imports in kind for Finland, accounting for 40.7% of imports. Israel contributed 14.2%, and Poland 10.8%. Combined, these three countries represented 65.8% 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 plastic furniture imports increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports were recorded at 7 699 K $ US, reflecting a notable rise of 17.7% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 6.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.3%. The lowest import value was in 2018 at 5 889 K $ US, when the largest decline of 28.6% occurred.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the primary sources for Finland's plastic furniture imports in value terms were China, accounting for 27.9% of imports, Vietnam at 12.1%, and Poland at 10.2%. Together, these three countries made up 50.2% 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