Registers, account books, diaries and albums market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for registers, account books, diaries and albums in Finland contracted from 21.5 million US dollars in 2018 to 16.4 million US dollars in 2020. This decline was driven by a significant drop in the export value of paper and cardboard, particularly fine paper and magazine paper, which affected industry companies. International demand changes and production capacity contraction in Finland also contributed to the downturn.

After a slight recovery to 16.9 million US dollars in 2021, the market fell again to 15.4 million US dollars in 2022. Weakening demand for paper and cardboard towards the end of 2022, along with growing environmental awareness among consumers favoring recycled materials, influenced market dynamics.

The market grew to 16.2 million US dollars in 2023, partly due to the commissioning of new capacity at the Kemi pulp mill, which increased pulp exports, and international logistics and price shocks that affected trade. In 2024, the market edged down to 15.7 million US dollars amid uncertain market prospects, although the Kemi plant's capacity continued to support exports.

Production registers, account books, diaries and albums in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Finland's production of registers, account books, diaries, and albums has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 7 731 thousand US dollars, marking a 17.2% drop from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 58.7%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 25.5%.

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

Exports registers, account books, diaries and albums from Finland

Exports in kind, t

Market performance showed significant fluctuations during this period. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 12 tonnes, while the highest occurred in 2020 with 74 tonnes, representing a peak-to-trough ratio of 6.3 times. In 2020, deliveries from Finland surged by 525.5% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was in 2019, at 72.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Sweden, and Norway were among the largest buyers of registers, account books, diaries, and albums from Finland, accounting for 19.4%, 13.4%, and 12.7% of exports in kind, respectively. However, together they made up just 45.5% of total exports, indicating a broadly diversified partner base.

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 registers, account books, diaries, and albums have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 1 306 thousand US dollars, a strong rise of 14.3% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 54.7%, averaging 15.6% per year. The lowest value was in 2018 at 823 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 2.5%. The largest increase was in 2019, at 38.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Sweden, Denmark, and France were the main destinations for Finland's exports in value terms, absorbing 42.1%, 16.7%, and 6.6% of total exports, respectively. Together, they accounted for 65.4% of all exports.

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

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

Imports registers, account books, diaries and albums to Finland

Imports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility over the observed period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 474 tonnes and peaked in 2017, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 4.9 times. In 2020, Finland's imports rose to 1 892 tonnes, a sharp increase of 299.3% from the previous year. The largest decline was in 2019, at 78.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Estonia, China, and Germany were the primary suppliers of registers, account books, diaries, and albums to Finland, contributing 27.0%, 21.4%, and 8.4% of imports in kind, respectively. Together, they accounted for 56.8% 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 foreign registers, account books, diaries, and albums have declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 9 964 thousand US dollars, a 5.9% decrease from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 11%, averaging a 3.8% annual decline. The highest value was in 2018 at 11 256 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 0.6%. The largest decline was in 2019, at 5.9%.

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

In the period from 2017 to 2020, China, Estonia, and Sweden consistently remained the main sources for Finland's imports in value terms, accounting for 27.4%, 17.2%, and 9.6% of total imports, respectively. Together, they made up 54.2% of all import flows.

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

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