Earlier Report Observations
The Finnish market for trunks, suitcases, and similar containers grew from 23.6 million dollars in 2018 to 25.6 million dollars in 2019. This expansion was supported by rising travel demand and the entry into force of the EU Package Travel Directive in July 2018, which strengthened consumer rights for tour packages and likely encouraged travel planning. Concurrently, manufacturers focused on lighter, more durable luggage using recycled materials, stimulating product renewal.
Market volume collapsed to 17.7 million dollars in 2020 and further to 12.9 million dollars in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which severely restricted travel and kept tourism consumption significantly below pre-pandemic levels.
A strong recovery followed from 2022, with the market reaching 29.6 million dollars in 2024. The removal of pandemic restrictions triggered a 43% surge in the Finnish tourism sector's turnover in 2022, directly boosting luggage demand. This period also saw the launch of innovative, sustainable products featuring advanced materials like DuraMAKX composites and designs emphasizing lightness and durability, aligning with a lasting consumer shift toward eco-friendly and resilient luggage.
Table of content
- 1. Disclaimer
- 2. Terms of use of the report
- 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
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4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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4.1.1. In value
- 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
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4.1.1. In value
- 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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5. Production
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5.1. Production in Finland
- 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K unit
- 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
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5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
- 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K unit
- 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
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5.1. Production in Finland
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6. Imports
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6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
- 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
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6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
- 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Finland in kind, 2018-2024, t
- 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Finland by countries, 2018-2024, t
- 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
- 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Finland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Finland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
- 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Finland, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
- 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Finland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
- 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
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6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
- 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Finland in kind, 2018-2024, t
- 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Finland by countries, 2018-2024, t
- 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
- 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Finland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Finland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
- 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Finland, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
- 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Finland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
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7. Exports
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7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
- 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
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7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
- 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Finland in kind, 2018-2024, t
- 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Finland by countries, 2018-2024, t
- 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
- 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Finland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Finland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
- 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Finland, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
- 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Finland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
- 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
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7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
- 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Finland in kind, 2018-2024, t
- 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Finland by countries, 2018-2024, t
- 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
- 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Finland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Finland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
- 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Finland, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
- 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Finland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
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8. Trade balance
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
- 8.1.1. In kind, t
- 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
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8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
- 8.2.1. In kind, t
- 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
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9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
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9.1. Direct Data
- 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.2. Mirror Data
- 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.1. Direct Data
Production trunks, suitcases and similar containers in Finland
In value, 2017-2020, K $ US
Finland's production of trunks, suitcases, and similar containers grew for the second year in a row. In 2020, output reached 4 274 K $ US, marking a significant 66.6% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 28%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.6%. The lowest production value was recorded in 2018 at 2 097 K $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 37.2%.
Annual dynamics of production in Finland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (37.2%) | 22.3% | 66.6% | 8.6% |
Exports trunks, suitcases and similar containers from Finland
Exports in kind, t
Market performance showed notable fluctuations during this period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2019 at 35 t, then climbed to 78 t in 2020, representing a sharp 119.3% increase. The overall shift from the peak in 2017 to the trough in 2019 was 2.5-fold, with the largest decline of 57.7% occurring in 2019.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Finland in kind, 2017-2020, t
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (4.9%) | (57.7%) | 119.3% | (4.1%) |
From 2017 to 2020, Finland's exports of trunks, suitcases, and similar containers were distributed across many partner countries. The top three destinations—Russia (16.5%), Sweden (13.4%), and Estonia (12.6%)—together accounted for only 42.5% of total export volumes.
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
After two years of growth, Finland's exports of trunks, suitcases, and similar containers declined. In 2020, exports fell to 4 560 K $ US, a strong 14.8% drop from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 34.4%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 10.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 5 351 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 32.9%.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Finland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 18.7% | 32.9% | (14.8%) | 10.4% |
Between 2017 and 2020, Finland traded trunks, suitcases, and similar containers with numerous countries. Even the largest export markets—Russia, Japan, and Sweden—combined for just 41.5% 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 trunks, suitcases and similar containers to Finland
Imports in kind, t
The data reveals irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Import volumes dropped to their lowest in 2019 at 89 t, then surged to 1 027 t in 2020, a massive 1,051.1% gain. The peak-to-trough amplitude from 2017 to 2019 was 20-fold, with the largest decline of 94.7% occurring in 2019.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Finland in kind, 2017-2020, t
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (5.3%) | (94.7%) | 1 051.1% | (16.9%) |
From 2017 to 2020, China dominated Finland's imports of trunks, suitcases, and similar containers in volume terms, holding a 73.0% share of total flows, while other markets made up the remainder.
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 trunks, suitcases, and similar containers totaled 18 011 K $ US, a 36.5% decrease year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 31.2%, with an average annual decline of 11.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 28 366 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 11.0%.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Finland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (2.4%) | 11.0% | (36.5%) | (11.7%) |
Throughout 2017-2020, China (54.1%), India (5.3%), and Vietnam (4.5%) were the key sources for Finland's imports in value terms, together accounting for 63.9% 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
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