Unlaminated plastics profiles market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

The Finnish market for unlaminated plastics profiles showed high volatility from 2018 to 2024. Production and total market volume peaked in 2021 at 8,340 tonnes and 9,042 tonnes, respectively, followed by a severe contraction in 2022 to 5,242 tonnes and 6,031 tonnes. A slight recovery was observed by 2024, though levels remained well below the previous high.

The market's value followed a similar trend, reaching $125.6 million in production and $111.5 million in total market size in 2021 before falling sharply to $51.1 million and $47.4 million in 2022. International trade flows, especially imports and exports, exhibited dramatic swings during the period, contributing to the overall market instability.

Production unlaminated plastics profiles in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2018, the output value of unlaminated plastics profiles in Finland reached its peak at 100.1 million US dollars. This was followed by a decline to 89.8 million US dollars in 2019, marking the lowest point with a 10.3% decrease. In 2020, production rebounded to 99.8 million US dollars, showing an 11.2% increase compared to the previous year.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Production of unlaminated plastics profiles in Finland peaked in 2018 at 7,088 tonnes. It then fell to 5,946 tonnes in 2019, the lowest level with a 16.1% decline. In 2020, output recovered to 6,609 tonnes, representing an 11.2% rise from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, overall production decreased by 3.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.3%.

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

Exports unlaminated plastics profiles from Finland

Exports in kind, t

Exports of unlaminated plastics profiles from Finland showed significant volatility between 2017 and 2020. The highest volume was recorded in 2017, while the lowest was in 2019 at just 38 tonnes, creating a 63-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exports surged to 1,952 tonnes, a dramatic increase of 4,983.3% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 98.2% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Finland's exports of unlaminated plastics profiles were distributed across multiple countries without a single dominant market. Romania accounted for 20.9% of export volume, Russia for 12.0%, and Sweden for 9.0%. Together, these three countries represented 41.9% of total exports, while the remaining 58.1% went to various other destinations.

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 declining for two consecutive years, Finland's export value of unlaminated plastics profiles increased in 2020. The lowest point was in 2019 at 19,073 thousand US dollars, following a 10.0% decrease in 2018. In 2020, exports rose to 24,773 thousand US dollars, a 29.9% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 5.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Finland exported unlaminated plastics profiles to a diverse range of markets. Russia was the largest destination with 17.4% of export value, followed by Romania at 15.8% and Germany at 10.5%. These three countries together accounted for 43.7% of total export value, while numerous smaller markets made up the remaining 56.3%.

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

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

Imports unlaminated plastics profiles to Finland

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Imports of unlaminated plastics profiles to Finland displayed considerable volatility from 2017 to 2020. The highest volume was in 2018 at 3,179 tonnes, while the lowest was in 2019 at 71 tonnes, resulting in a 45-fold difference. In 2020, imports climbed to 2,663 tonnes, a substantial increase of 3,639.4% compared to 2019. The most significant decline occurred in 2019 with a 97.8% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany was the primary source of unlaminated plastics profiles imports to Finland, accounting for 54.2% of import volume. Belgium contributed 5.8% and Czechia 4.5%. Together, these three countries supplied 64.6% of Finland's total imports during this period.

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

The import value of unlaminated plastics profiles to Finland reached its highest point in 2018 at 21,546 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 15.1% increase. It then fell to 17,900 thousand US dollars in 2019, the lowest level with a 16.9% decline. In 2020, imports recovered to 19,021 thousand US dollars, showing a moderate 6.3% rise from the previous year.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany was the leading source of unlaminated plastics profiles imports to Finland in value terms, representing 41.7% of total import value. Czechia accounted for 7.4% and Belgium for 6.8%. These three countries together supplied 56.0% of Finland's imports, with the remaining 44.0% coming from various other sources.

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

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