Plastic tableware and kitchenware market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for plastic tableware and kitchenware in Finland experienced notable shifts in volume and value between 2018 and 2024. Physical market volume grew from 8.7 thousand tons in 2018 to a peak of 10.0 thousand tons in 2021, before gradually declining to 8.9 thousand tons by 2024. In value terms, the market demonstrated stronger momentum, rising from 50.8 million US dollars in 2018 to a high of 62.7 million US dollars in 2022, suggesting changes in product mix or average prices even as volume contracted in later years.

By 2024, evolving consumer preferences began to shape demand, with trends emphasizing practicality, natural materials, and a return to basics influencing kitchenware choices. Concurrently, the expanding role of online sales channels increased product accessibility for consumers. These developments contributed to the market environment in the final year of the period, against a backdrop of moderated overall volume.

Production plastic tableware and kitchenware in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Finland's production of plastic tableware and kitchenware was valued at 23 091 thousand US dollars, showing a modest increase of 5.6% compared to the previous year. The lowest value in this period was recorded in 2019 at 21 875 thousand US dollars, which also marked the largest decline of 2.6%. Over the four-year span from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 4.9%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 1.6%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Finland's production volume of plastic tableware and kitchenware rose for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 4 573 tonnes, representing a 6.6% increase from 2019. The lowest volume was in 2018 at 4 119 tonnes, which also saw the largest drop of 9.1%.

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

Exports plastic tableware and kitchenware from Finland

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market. The minimum export volume was 30 tonnes in 2019, while the peak was 1 122 tonnes in 2018, resulting in a 37-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Finland exported 973 tonnes, a sharp rise of 3,100.6% from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 97.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden, Denmark, and Estonia were the top markets for Finland's plastic tableware and kitchenware exports by volume. Sweden accounted for 35.2% of exports, Denmark for 14.0%, and Estonia for 13.6%, together making up 62.9% 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

After two years of growth, Finland's exports of plastic tableware and kitchenware in value terms fell. In 2020, exports totaled 7 303 thousand US dollars, a significant decrease of 16.6% from the year before. The highest value was in 2019 at 8 759 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 20.4%. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 6.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden, Estonia, and Denmark remained the leading buyers of Finland's plastic tableware and kitchenware by value. Sweden represented 27.4% of exports, Estonia 15.7%, and Denmark 14.6%, collectively accounting for 57.7% of total export value.

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 tableware and kitchenware to Finland

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Finland imported 5 353 tonnes of plastic tableware and kitchenware, a sharp increase of 50.3% compared to the previous year. The lowest import volume was 3 563 tonnes in 2019, which also experienced the largest decline of 37.7%. The peak was in 2018 at 5 715 tonnes.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Germany, and Poland were the main suppliers of plastic tableware and kitchenware to Finland by volume. China contributed 20.9% of imports, Germany 18.6%, and Poland 15.8%, together making up 55.4% of total import volume.

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 plastic tableware and kitchenware in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 32 439 thousand US dollars, down 8.3% from the prior year. The highest value was in 2018 at 35 639 thousand US dollars, which also recorded the largest increase of 2.5%. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 6.7%, with an average annual decline of 2.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—China, Belgium, and Germany—collectively accounted for 52.4% of Finland's total import value for plastic tableware and kitchenware.

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

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