Unprinted labels of paper or paperboard market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

The Finnish market for unprinted paper and paperboard labels expanded from 2 523 thousand USD in 2018 to over 5 254 thousand USD by 2022. This growth was underpinned by strong domestic paper and board production, led by major state-owned companies like Metsä Group and Stora Enso. Tightening EU and national environmental regulations on packaging, along with a consumer shift towards sustainable products, increased demand for paper-based labels.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 caused production disruptions and supply chain issues, but the market continued to grow as stricter recycling policies and packaging labeling requirements boosted paper label use. The post-pandemic recovery in 2021 was reinforced by the emergence of new segments such as biodegradable packaging materials and increased investments by state-owned enterprises in sustainable production technologies.

After reaching a peak in 2022, the market value declined to 4 642 thousand USD in 2023 due to global market disruptions, changes in international trade policy, and energy price fluctuations. However, 2024 saw a rebound to 5 002 thousand USD, driven by new packaging solutions that reduce plastic use and improve recyclability, alongside ongoing updates to EU recycling legislation and national environmental requirements.

Production unprinted labels of paper or paperboard in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Finland's production of unprinted paper or paperboard labels declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 109 thousand US dollars, marking an 18.1% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 95.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of negative 64.7%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Finland produced 6.5 tonnes of unprinted paper or paperboard labels, a sharp decline of 97.6% compared to 2019.

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

Exports unprinted labels of paper or paperboard from Finland

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 7.8 tonnes, with a 67.0% decline that year. In 2020, exports rebounded to 26.8 tonnes, a substantial increase of 245.4% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2019, export volumes varied by 3.8 times.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the partner structure for exports in kind was balanced rather than concentrated. Russia accounted for 12.9% of exports, Estonia for 12.6%, and Norway for 12.3%, together representing 37.8% of total flows. Many other countries made up the remaining 62.2%.

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 unprinted paper or paperboard labels increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 347 thousand US dollars, up 12.7% from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 306 thousand US dollars, with a 0.2% decline that year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 13.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the country breakdown of exports in value terms remained scattered. Russia contributed 12.6% of exports, Estonia 10.6%, and Germany 10.5%, together accounting for 33.6% of total flows. No single partner emerged as clearly dominant.

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

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

Imports unprinted labels of paper or paperboard to Finland

Imports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. Imports hit their lowest point in 2019 at 23.7 tonnes, with a 92.8% decline that year. In 2020, imports surged to a total of 23.7 tonnes, a dramatic increase of 1,683.5% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2019, import volumes varied by 19 times.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Denmark was the leading source for imports in kind, accounting for 44.3% of the total. Germany followed with 16.3%, and the United Kingdom with 7.9%. Together, these three countries formed the main group, representing 68.5% 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 unprinted paper or paperboard labels increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 3,526 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 22.9% gain compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 2,637 thousand US dollars, with a 7.7% decline that year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 23.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.3%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Denmark, Germany, and Belgium formed the core of imports in value terms. Denmark accounted for 22.7% of imports, Germany for 19.0%, and Belgium for 12.9%, together taking 54.6% 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