Plastic tableware, kitchenware and household articles market in Finland, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The market for plastic tableware and kitchenware in Finland experienced fluctuations in volume between 2018 and 2024, with a low point in 2019 before recovering and reaching 12 501 metric tons by 2024. In value terms, measured in thousand US dollars, the market declined in 2019 and 2020 but then entered a period of sustained growth, culminating in a sharp rise to 98 761 thousand US dollars in 2024.

Regulatory measures began to reshape the market from August 2021, when Finland introduced bans and mandatory marking for single-use plastic products. This was followed by preparations in 2023 for new eco-modulated fees based on packaging recyclability, which altered cost structures and influenced product design for manufacturers and importers.

The market in 2024 was significantly impacted by a suite of new EU and national regulations, including rules for attached lids on beverage containers and the upcoming General Product Safety Regulation. Simultaneously, a clear shift in Finnish consumer preference towards ecological and biocomposite materials, such as tableware made from pinewood and sugar cane, supported demand for sustainable alternatives and contributed to the strong growth in market value.

Production plastic tableware, kitchenware and household articles in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Finland's production of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles reached 23 391 thousand US dollars, marking a gradual increase of 5.7% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 4.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 22 131 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 2.7%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Finland's production of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 4 635 tonnes, representing a modest rise of 5.9% compared to 2019. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 4 246 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 7.1%.

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

Exports plastic tableware, kitchenware and household articles from Finland

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. They dropped to a minimum in 2019 and then climbed to their maximum in 2020, resulting in a 44-fold shift. In 2020, Finland exported 2 491 tonnes of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles, which is 4,261.8% higher than the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 57 tonnes, with the largest decline of 97.2% also occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden, Estonia, and Denmark remained the main buyers of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles from Finland in terms of volume. Sweden accounted for 53.7% of exports, Estonia for 11.0%, and Denmark for 7.8%, jointly forming 72.4% of total exports in kind.

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 tableware, kitchenware, and household articles increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 19 737 thousand US dollars worth of these goods, indicating a slight uptick of 1.9% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 46.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden, Estonia, and Denmark formed the main cluster of markets for Finland's exports in value terms. Sweden accounted for 41.0% of exports, Estonia for 12.0%, and Denmark for 7.5%, with a combined share of 60.5% 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 tableware, kitchenware and household articles to Finland

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes displayed volatility over the observed period. They fell to a low in 2019 before rising to a high in 2020, varying by 2.4-fold. In 2020, Finland imported 8 723 tonnes of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles, up by 138.5% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 3 657 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 58.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Poland, and Germany were the primary suppliers of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles to Finland in terms of volume. China accounted for 20.6% of imports, Poland for 17.6%, and Germany for 14.4%, jointly making up 52.6% of total imports in kind.

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

After a two-year increase, Finland's imports of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles declined in value. In 2020, the country imported 60 178 thousand US dollars worth of these goods, down by 5.4% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 7.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.3%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 60 178 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 12.1% occurring in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of imports in value terms was highly diversified. China, Poland, and Germany together accounted for only 44.2% of total flows, with China at 21.8%, Poland at 12.1%, and Germany at 10.3%. The remaining 55.8% was formed by a long tail of smaller markets.

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

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