Rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses of PE market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses of polyethylene in Finland showed significant volatility between 2018 and 2024. In physical volume, the market contracted from 32 535 tonnes in 2018 to a low of 27 719 tonnes in 2019, then expanded sharply to a peak of 37 552 tonnes in 2021, before declining again to 24 524 tonnes by 2023. In value terms, the market followed a similar pattern, reaching its highest point at $104.8 million in 2022 and then falling to $78.7 million in 2023.

Market value saw a modest recovery to $83.1 million in 2024. This uptick aligned with the implementation of new European Union regulations directly affecting plastic products. From July 2024, Finland enforced the EU Single-Use Plastics Directive's requirement for tethered caps on beverage containers, which applies to relevant plastic packaging components. Furthermore, the EU Regulation on recycled plastic, which mandated third-party certification for recycled material from October 2024, began influencing material sourcing and production standards for manufacturers. Concurrently, innovation in polymer materials was highlighted by Huhtamaki's 2024 patent for a plastic barrier laminate containing polyethylene, signaling ongoing technological development within the Finnish plastics sector.

Production rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses of PE in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Finland's production of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polyethylene (PE) rebounded in 2020 after two consecutive years of decline. The output was valued at 66 367 thousand US dollars, marking a moderate year-on-year increase of 9.7%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 5.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -1.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 60 489 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 7.7%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Finland produced 26 932 tonnes of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses of PE, representing a robust increase of 11.2% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 8.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.8%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 24 209 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 2.4%.

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

Exports rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses of PE from Finland

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The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. The minimum volume was recorded in 2017, while the maximum was in 2018, with a 3.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses of PE from Finland totaled 1 193 tonnes, a decrease of 15.2% from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 53.4%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 275.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden and Estonia clearly dominated Finland's export structure for rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses of PE in volume terms, with other countries accounting for the remaining share.

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

Exports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses of PE from Finland declined for the second consecutive year in 2020. The export value totaled 3 573 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp drop of 50.3% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 55.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -23.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 8 358 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 5.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden and Estonia together accounted for 80.4% of Finland's total export value for rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses of PE, with the remaining flows distributed thinly across other markets.

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

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

Imports rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses of PE to Finland

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The market exhibited volatility during these years. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019, while the highest was in 2018, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 2.2 times. In 2020, Finland imported 9 556 tonnes of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses of PE, a substantial increase of 94.4% from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 54.2%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Sweden (68.8% of import volume), Denmark (7.7%), and Germany (7.5%) were the main sources for Finland's imports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses of PE, together representing 84.1% of total 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 rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses of PE reached 27 195 thousand US dollars, reflecting a robust improvement of 19.7% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 4.2%, equating to an annualized rate of -1.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 22 718 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2018 at 33 292 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 31.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden (53.3% of import value), Germany (15.2%), and Denmark (11.6%) led Finland's import structure for rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses of PE in value terms, together accounting for 80.1% 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