Poultry meat and offal market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

Poultry meat consumption in Finland has been on a steady upward trajectory since the 2010s, supported by industrial production and market-driven pricing without major subsidies. This foundation led to overall market growth from 231 million USD in 2018 to 356 million USD in 2024, despite a minor contraction in 2020.

A key shift occurred in 2023 when poultry surpassed pork to become the most consumed meat in Finland. This change, driven by rising total meat demand and consumer focus on affordability and convenience, contributed to an 18% surge in market value that year.

Food trends in 2024 reinforced demand, with a return to basics favoring ground meat and ready meals. Price consciousness and ease of preparation continued to influence purchasing, while updated nutrition recommendations affected shopping habits without directly substituting red meat with poultry.

Production poultry meat and offal in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Finland's poultry meat and offal production experienced a two-year growth period before declining. In 2020, the output was valued at 219.7 million US dollars, marking a 3.1% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 8.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 226.8 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 8.3%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of poultry meat and offal, 2017-2020

World map of production of poultry meat and offal, 2017-2020

The market showed an unstable pattern throughout the period. Production levels varied significantly, with a 5.3-fold difference between the peak in 2020 and the low in 2017. In 2020, Finland produced 290.6 thousand tons of poultry meat and offal, representing a dramatic 341.0% increase compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 75.6%, while the most substantial growth was recorded in 2018 with a 391.1% surge.

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

Exports poultry meat and offal from Finland

Exports in kind, t

Export activity displayed considerable volatility during these years. The lowest point was in 2019, followed by a peak in 2020, creating a 2.2-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, Finland exported 14 378 tons of poultry meat and offal, showing a dramatic 115.8% increase from 2019. The minimum volume was recorded in 2019 at 6 664 tons, which also experienced the largest decline of 51.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Estonia, Belarus, and Latvia remained the top buyers of Finnish poultry meat and offal, accounting for 36.9%, 8.4%, and 7.1% of exports in kind respectively. Together, these three countries represented 52.5% of Finland's total exports in this category.

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

Following two years of growth, Finland's poultry meat and offal exports declined. In 2020, exports reached 13 351 thousand US dollars, representing a 9.8% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 16.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 14 801 thousand US dollars, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 with 26.5% growth.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Estonia, Sweden, and Hong Kong continued to be the primary destinations for Finnish poultry meat and offal in value terms, accounting for 33.2%, 11.4%, and 7.0% of exports respectively. Collectively, these three markets represented 51.7% of Finland's total export value in this category.

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

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

Imports poultry meat and offal to Finland

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Finland imported approximately 7 657 tons of poultry meat and offal, which was 15.2% less than in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 22.1%, with an average annual decline of 8.0%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 with 4.5% growth.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Lithuania, and Thailand were among the largest suppliers of poultry meat and offal to Finland, representing 16.7%, 16.0%, and 12.8% of imports in kind respectively. However, even combined, these three countries accounted for only 45.5% of total imports, indicating a broadly diversified supplier base.

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 poultry meat and offal imports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 26 126 thousand US dollars, showing a solid 15.3% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 26.5%, equating to an average annual decline of 9.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 36 126 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 1.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Finland sourced poultry meat and offal from numerous trading partners. Even the three largest suppliers — Germany, Poland, and Lithuania — together represented only 48.6% of total imports in value terms, reflecting a highly diversified import structure.

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

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