Self-adhesive plastic films and sheets market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for self-adhesive plastic films and sheets in Finland expanded significantly in value from $103.8 million in 2018 to $134.6 million in 2021, with a notable surge of over 17% in the latter year. While physical volume data is limited for the early period, the market's value trajectory indicated robust demand leading into the decade.

After a slight contraction to $127.8 million in 2022, the market value recovered to $141.4 million in 2023 and reached $151.5 million by 2024. In physical terms, market volume also rose to 24,265 tonnes in 2024. This growth coincided with the stabilization of plastic material prices and improved availability as industry supply chains balanced inventory levels, creating more favorable conditions for market activity.

Furthermore, increasing environmental awareness and the push for a circular plastic economy, including restrictions on single-use items, emerged as influential factors shaping the market landscape in recent years.

Production self-adhesive plastic films and sheets in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Finland's production of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, output reached 183.2 million US dollars, marking a 2.0% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 10.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.5%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

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

Exports self-adhesive plastic films and sheets from Finland

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Exports hit their lowest point in 2019 at 88 tonnes, then surged to 29,006 tonnes in 2020, representing a dramatic increase of 32,969.9% year-over-year. This swing resulted in a 331-fold difference between the two years. The sharpest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 99.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, France, and Russia were the top destinations for Finland's exports of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets by volume. Poland accounted for 23.7% of exports, France for 19.1%, and Russia for 17.5%. Together, these three countries made up 60.3% 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 exports of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets in value terms reached 136.3 million US dollars in 2020, up 3.6% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 14%, with an average annual rate of 4.5%. The largest increase was in 2018 at 13.7%, while the biggest drop was in 2019 at 3.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the export market in value terms was diverse. Poland, France, and Russia were key partners, each contributing 15.8%, 15.8%, and 15.4% respectively, totaling 47.1% of exports. The remaining 52.9% was distributed among numerous other countries, reflecting a broad partner landscape.

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

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

Imports self-adhesive plastic films and sheets to Finland

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes showed significant volatility over these years. In 2019, imports were at their lowest at 145 tonnes, then jumped to 7,314 tonnes in 2020, a massive increase of 4,955.7% compared to the previous year. This created a 51-fold difference between the two years. The steepest decline was in 2019, falling by 97.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Germany, and France were the leading sources of imports by volume for Finland's self-adhesive plastic films and sheets. Italy held 28.8% of imports, Germany 21.3%, and France 8.0%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 58.1% 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 imports of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets in value terms totaled 68.1 million US dollars in 2020, a 9.7% rise from the prior year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 16.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.3%. The largest increase occurred in 2018 at 11.1%, while the biggest decrease was in 2019 at 4.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and the United States were the main suppliers of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets to Finland in value terms. Germany accounted for 28.4% of imports, Italy for 13.4%, and the United States for 11.2%. Together, these three countries made up 52.9% of total import value.

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

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