Tablecloths and serviettes of paper, cellulose wadding or fibres market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, the market volume for paper tablecloths and serviettes in Finland expanded from 4 801 to 5 326 tons. However, by 2021, the market had contracted sharply to 3 356 tons, with the market value falling to $12.7 million from $17.2 million in 2018.

The market began to recover in 2022, with the value rising to $15.4 million, supported by growing demand for eco-friendly, wood-based textiles and the launch of new cellulose fibre innovations such as Norratex™ and the founding of Ioncell Ltd. In 2023, European production increased by 11%, contributing to a rise in Finland's domestic output to 1 455 tons and a market value of $16.1 million. However, in 2024, a 4.9% decline in European production led to a drop in Finland's market volume to 2 992 tons and a value of $15.4 million.

Production paper tablecloths and serviettes in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Finland's production of tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 7 733 thousand US dollars, marking a 6.2% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production fell by 25.5%, which translates to an average annual decline of 9.3%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Finland produced 2 464 tonnes of tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers, down 2.0% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 5%, averaging a 1.6% annual growth rate. The highest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 2 516 tonnes, with the largest increase of 7.2% occurring that year. The most significant decline of 2.0% was observed in 2019.

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

Exports paper tablecloths and serviettes from Finland

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Export volumes reached their peak in 2017 and fell to their lowest point in 2019, representing a 20-fold difference. In 2020, Finland exported 202 tonnes of tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers, which was a sharp increase of 1,068.4% compared to the previous year. The minimum volume was recorded in 2019 at 17 tonnes, with the largest decline of 94.1% also occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the three main markets—Estonia, Russia, and Sweden—collectively accounted for 67.5% of Finland's total exports in volume of tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers.

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 tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 801 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp drop of 26.8% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 40.5%, averaging an annual decline of 15.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Estonia, Sweden, and Norway were the leading destinations in terms of export value. Estonia accounted for 40.1% of exports, Sweden for 16.6%, and Norway for 11.9%, together representing 68.6% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports paper tablecloths and serviettes to Finland

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Finland imported 1 801 tonnes of tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers, a decrease of 37.4% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 31.5%, averaging an annual decline of 11.8%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 879 tonnes, with the largest increase of 11.7% also occurring that year.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Germany, Poland, and the Netherlands were the largest contributors to Finland's imports in volume. Germany accounted for 37.3% of imports, Poland for 19.9%, and the Netherlands for 19.0%, together making up 76.3% 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, K $ US

Finland's imports of tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 6 735 thousand US dollars, representing a steep reduction of 30.3% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 29.2%, averaging an annual decline of 10.9%. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 9 875 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 3.8% also occurring that year.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany, Poland, and the Netherlands remained the key sources for Finland's imports in value terms. Germany accounted for 38.8% of imports, Poland for 16.7%, and the Netherlands for 15.4%, together comprising 70.9% 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