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

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for rigid polypropylene pipes in Finland fluctuated between 2018 and 2021, starting at 12 097 t in 2018. The market was initially shaped by national GOST standards defining technical parameters for PP pipes and their widespread use in industrial water and chemical handling. After a dip in 2019, consumption recovered and reached a peak of 12 672 t in 2021, driven significantly by a surge in imports that reflected the entry of new players and products onto the Finnish market.

From this high point, the market volume contracted sharply to 7 997 t in 2022 and further to 7 477 t in 2023. During this downturn, major domestic industry participants like Peikko Group invested in product development and opened a new plant to bolster their service and sales capabilities. Looking ahead to 2024, the regulatory environment evolved with the Finnish Environment Ministry issuing new technical requirements for building pipes and the EU preparing stricter packaging waste rules, while companies such as Stora Enso made investments in PP pipe systems for process water transport.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Finland's production of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polypropylene (PP) increased after a two-year decline. In 2020, output was valued at 39 346 thousand US dollars, showing a slight rise of 2.6% compared to 2019. Production reached its lowest point in 2019 at 38 359 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual decline of 10.7% occurring that year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 13.3%, which equates to an average annual decline of 4.7%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Finland's production volume of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polypropylene (PP) grew following a two-year drop. In 2020, 10 535 tonnes were produced, marking a small increase of 2.1% compared to 2019. Production hit its minimum in 2019 at 10 316 tonnes, with the largest annual decline of 10.8% recorded in 2018. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 18.7%, representing an average annual decline of 6.7%.

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

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

Exports in kind, t

Finland exported 1 681 tonnes of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polypropylene (PP) in 2020, up by 52.3% compared to 2019. Exports reached their maximum in 2018 at 2 642 tonnes and their minimum in 2019 at 1 104 tonnes, with the largest annual decline of 58.2% occurring in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 34.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -13.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Finland's exports in volume terms were highly concentrated, with Sweden and Estonia together accounting for 89.7% of total flows. Other trading partners made up 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

Finland's exports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polypropylene (PP) declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 3 751 thousand US dollars, representing a robust decrease of 15.2% compared to 2019. Exports peaked in 2018 at 6 353 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 6.5% recorded that year and the largest annual decline of 30.4% in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 37.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -14.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden and Estonia dominated Finland's exports in value terms, together accounting for 86.9% of total flows. Other destinations contributed smaller individual shares.

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 PP to Finland

Imports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports peaked in 2018 at 3 185 tonnes and fell to their lowest point in 2019 at 1 676 tonnes, representing a 1.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, foreign supplies of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polypropylene (PP) to Finland reached 2 994 tonnes, which is 78.6% higher than in 2019. The largest annual decline of 47.4% was recorded in 2019.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Sweden (63.1% of imports in volume terms), Lithuania (7.8%), and Norway (6.2%) consistently remained the main sources for Finland's imports, together accounting for 77.1% 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

Finland's imports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polypropylene (PP) declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 8 778 thousand US dollars, which is 4.8% lower than in 2019. Imports peaked in 2018 at 9 455 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 13.3% recorded that year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 5.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden (56.8% of imports in value terms), Lithuania (7.1%), and Poland (5.8%) together absorbed 69.7% of Finland's total imports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polypropylene (PP), making them the main sources.

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

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