Prepared pasta and couscous market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for prepared pasta and couscous in Finland showed significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2024. Starting at 11 475 t in 2018, consumption fell to 9 261 t the following year before rising sharply to 13 404 t in 2020. Growth continued through 2021 and 2022, reaching a peak of 18 022 t in 2023, a year of relative stabilization. The market then contracted to 16 650 t in 2024.

In 2024, new EU regulations on food packaging materials, including rules on BPA use and ecological design requirements, came into force, affecting packaging compliance for producers and importers. This period also saw continued consumer trends favoring convenience, a return to basics, and interest in authentic international cuisines, which supported demand for prepared pasta and couscous despite the overall market dip.

In value terms, the market followed a similar upward trajectory until 2022, growing from 40.3 million USD in 2018 to 65.4 million USD in 2022, indicating a rise in average value alongside the expanding physical volume during those years.

Production prepared pasta and couscous in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Finland's prepared pasta and couscous production reached a value of 12 808 thousand US dollars, marking a 46.0% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 33.3%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 10.0%. The lowest production value was recorded in 2019 at 8 776 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 16.4% also occurring that year.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Following a two-year contraction, Finland's prepared pasta and couscous production rebounded. In 2020, the country produced 3 888 tonnes, representing a 65.1% increase over the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 42.9%, averaging an annual growth rate of 12.6%. The lowest production volume was in 2019 at 2 355 tonnes, with the largest decline of 9.3% also recorded that year.

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

Exports prepared pasta and couscous from Finland

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited significant volatility during this period. Export levels fluctuated, with a 2.2-fold difference between the peak in 2020 and the low in 2019. In 2020, Finland exported 334 tonnes of prepared pasta and couscous, a 122.0% increase from 2019. The minimum export volume was 150 tonnes in 2019, which also saw the largest decline of 21.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden was the dominant destination for Finland's prepared pasta and couscous exports in volume terms, accounting for 78.2% of the total. The remaining exports were distributed among a variety of smaller markets.

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

Market behavior was marked by volatility in these years. Export values varied, with a 1.8-fold difference between the high in 2020 and the low in 2018. In 2020, Finland's prepared pasta and couscous exports were valued at 1 461 thousand US dollars, a slight increase of 0.8% year-over-year. The lowest export value was 826 thousand US dollars in 2018, which also experienced the largest decline of 7.0%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a jump of 75.5%.

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

During 2017–2020, Sweden remained the primary market for Finland's prepared pasta and couscous exports in value terms, representing 76.4% of total exports. Other destinations played a much smaller role in the export structure.

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

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

Imports prepared pasta and couscous to Finland

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Finland's imports of prepared pasta and couscous totaled 9 850 tonnes, reflecting a 39.6% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 15.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.8%. The lowest import volume was 7 056 tonnes in 2019, which also saw the largest decline of 22.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Thailand, Italy, and Germany were the leading sources for Finland's prepared pasta and couscous imports in volume terms. Thailand accounted for 29.0% of imports, Italy for 12.5%, and Germany for 12.2%, together making up 53.7% 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 prepared pasta and couscous amounted to 33 555 thousand US dollars, showing a 13.9% increase year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 18.5%, averaging an annual growth rate of 5.8%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 3.9%.

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

During 2017–2020, Thailand, Italy, and Germany continued to be the main suppliers of prepared pasta and couscous to Finland in value terms. Thailand represented 23.9% of imports, Italy 13.8%, and Germany 13.1%, collectively accounting for 50.8% of total import value.

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

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