Sauces, condiments, seasonings and mustard market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for sauces, condiments, seasonings and mustard in Finland fell to 45 116 tonnes in 2019 before rebounding to 63 956 tonnes in 2020. This recovery was fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic, which increased home cooking and boosted household demand for convenient sauces and seasoning mixes, alongside a shift in consumer preferences toward healthier and plant-based options.

Market growth continued, reaching 74 329 tonnes by 2022. The expansion of online food retail in Finland provided a new sales channel, while the launch of innovative products emphasizing natural ingredients, reduced sugar, and ethnic flavors attracted health-conscious consumers and catered to evolving international food trends.

In 2023, the market volume rose to 75 210 tonnes, but the market value increased more sharply to 264.7 million US dollars, influenced by global raw material price volatility and supply chain disruptions. By 2024, volume reached 78 065 tonnes while value stabilized at 264.5 million US dollars, as major international players like Kraft Heinz expanded their ready-made sauce and meal kit offerings, and the demand for clean-label, additive-free products gained further momentum.

Production sauces, condiments, seasonings and mustard in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Finland's production of sauces, condiments, seasonings, and mustard was valued at 80 461 thousand US dollars, marking a 3.6% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 5.8%, which translates to an annualized rate of 1.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 83 156 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year of 9.4%. In contrast, 2019 saw the most significant decline of 6.6%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Finland's production volume of sauces, condiments, seasonings, and mustard declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 24 791 tonnes, down by 3.3% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, overall production decreased by 2.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%. The peak volume was reached in 2018 at 26 218 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 2.7%.

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

Exports sauces, condiments, seasonings and mustard from Finland

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Finland exported 9 555 tonnes of sauces, condiments, seasonings, and mustard, representing a strong rise of 16.9% compared to the previous year. The minimum volume was recorded in 2019 at 8 174 tonnes, with the largest decline that year of 19.6%. The maximum volume occurred in 2018 at 10 169 tonnes.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, Sweden, and Estonia were the key partners for Finland's exports of sauces, condiments, seasonings, and mustard in volume terms. Russia accounted for 38.5% of exports, Sweden for 18.5%, and Estonia for 16.7%, collectively making up 73.7% of total export flows.

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, M $ US

Finland's export value of sauces, condiments, seasonings, and mustard declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 36.8 million US dollars, a gradual decrease of 6.2% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 6.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 39.6 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 14.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Russia, Denmark, and Estonia remained the principal buyers of Finland's sauces, condiments, seasonings, and mustard in value terms. Russia represented 31.4% of exports, Denmark 18.6%, and Estonia 17.2%, together accounting for 67.2% of total export value.

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

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

Imports sauces, condiments, seasonings and mustard to Finland

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The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Finland imported 48 720 tonnes of sauces, condiments, seasonings, and mustard in 2020, up by 76.3% compared to 2019. The minimum volume was recorded in 2019 at 27 642 tonnes, with the largest decline that year of 39.7%. From the low in 2019 to the high in 2020, import volumes varied by 1.8 times.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Estonia were the largest suppliers of sauces, condiments, seasonings, and mustard to Finland in volume terms. Sweden accounted for 30.9% of imports, the Netherlands for 12.2%, and Estonia for 11.6%, together forming 54.6% 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, M $ US

Finland's import value of sauces, condiments, seasonings, and mustard increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 132.5 million US dollars, up by 7.1% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 17.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.6%.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, Sweden, Estonia, and the Netherlands stood out as the main markets for Finland's imports of sauces, condiments, seasonings, and mustard in value terms. Sweden represented 30.3% of imports, Estonia 13.4%, and the Netherlands 10.6%, collectively accounting for 54.3% of total 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