Preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts in Finland, valued at $31.3 million in 2018, contracted to $26.9 million in 2019 amid economic factors such as rising prices that influenced consumer purchasing behavior. A sustained recovery followed, with the market reaching $39.4 million by 2024, driven by strengthened consumer trends toward well-being, plant-based diets, and a preference for basic, wholesome foods.

Domestic production fluctuated but rose to $16.5 million in 2024, while imports grew significantly from $13.6 million to $23.7 million over the period, bolstering market supply. The steady decline in exports reflected a focus on domestic consumption. Advances in food preservation like freeze-drying improved logistics and international trade, supporting the availability of diverse products for Finnish consumers.

Production preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Finland's production of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 10 248 thousand US dollars, marking a 10.0% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 47.9%, with an average annual decline of 19.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 20 085 thousand US dollars. The largest drop occurred in 2019, with a 43.3% decrease, while the biggest increase was seen in 2018 at 2.1%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

After two years of decline, Finland's production volume of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts saw an increase. In 2020, 6 102 tonnes were produced, representing a 1.2% rise compared to 2019. However, from 2017 to 2020, overall production decreased by 57.4%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 24.7%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 6 031 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 54.4%.

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

Exports preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts from Finland

Exports in kind, t

Finland's exports of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts have fallen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 834 tonnes, a 40.2% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports dropped by 41.3%, with an average annual decline of 16.3%. The peak was in 2018 at 1 548 tonnes, which also experienced the largest increase of 8.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia and Estonia remained the primary buyers of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts from Finland, together accounting for 83.1% of total exports in volume. The remaining share was distributed among various other countries.

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 preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts in value terms have declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports were valued at 1 580 thousand US dollars, down 7.7% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 26%, with an average annual rate of 9.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 2 384 thousand US dollars. The largest drop occurred in 2019 with a 28.2% decrease, while the biggest increase was in 2018 at 11.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia and Estonia continued to dominate as the top markets for Finland's exports in value terms, together making up 80.7% of total flows. Other partners played a smaller, supplementary role.

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

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

Imports preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts to Finland

Imports in kind, t

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. Import volumes of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts in Finland varied significantly, with a low of 3 084 tonnes in 2019 and a high of 12 444 tonnes in 2020, representing a fourfold difference. In 2020, imports surged to 12 444 tonnes, a dramatic 303.5% increase year-over-year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 62.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Sweden, and Estonia were the main suppliers of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts to Finland in volume terms. Germany accounted for 29.1% of imports, Sweden for 14.0%, and Estonia for 12.1%, together comprising 55.3% of total imports.

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 preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 19 160 thousand US dollars, up 11.3% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 55.8%, with an average annual rate of 15.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Sweden, and Estonia made the largest contributions to Finland's imports in value terms. Germany accounted for 25.4% of imports, Sweden for 15.7%, and Estonia for 12.0%, jointly representing 53.0% of total flows.

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

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