Vinyl ester and other vinyl polymers in primary forms market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2022, the Finnish market for vinyl ester and other vinyl polymers in primary forms showed relative stability in physical volume, fluctuating between 22 000 t and 25 000 t. The market size peaked in 2022 at 24 862 t, while in value terms it surged to 83.1 million USD, indicating a substantial increase in unit prices that year.

The market contracted sharply in 2023, with volume falling to 16 168 t, but recovered partially in 2024 to 18 342 t. The recovery in 2024 coincided with a 10% growth in European vinyl acetate polymer production, which expanded supply, and was supported by stringent EU environmental regulations that boosted demand for water-based adhesives and coatings where these polymers are key components.

Production vinyl ester and other vinyl polymers in primary forms in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Finland's production of vinyl ester and other vinyl polymers in primary forms reached a value of 11 969 thousand US dollars, representing a solid 19.2% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 11.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 10 040 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 13.2%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Following a two-year decline, Finland's production of vinyl ester and other vinyl polymers in primary forms rebounded in 2020, reaching 9 312 tonnes. This marked a 13.9% increase from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production rose by 3.1%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 1.0%. The lowest output was in 2019 at 8 176 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 8.0%.

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

Exports vinyl ester and other vinyl polymers in primary forms from Finland

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Finland's exports of vinyl ester and other vinyl polymers in primary forms amounted to 8 285 tonnes, showing a robust year-on-year increase of 17.2%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 7 072 tonnes, while the highest was in 2018 at 8 443 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 16.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading destinations for Finland's exports of vinyl ester and other vinyl polymers in primary forms in volume terms were Sweden, accounting for 39.8% of exports, Germany with 32.4%, and Poland at 7.8%. Together, these three countries represented 80.0% 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, K $ US

In 2020, Finland's exports of vinyl ester and other vinyl polymers in primary forms reached a value of 11 826 thousand US dollars, which is 6.2% higher than in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 8.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.7%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 3.9%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 6.2% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden, Germany, and Poland remained the principal buyers of vinyl ester and other vinyl polymers in primary forms from Finland in value terms. Sweden accounted for 33.3% of exports, Germany for 32.7%, and Poland for 10.3%. Collectively, these three markets represented 76.3% 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 vinyl ester and other vinyl polymers in primary forms to Finland

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Finland's imports of vinyl ester and other vinyl polymers in primary forms reached 23 111 tonnes, showing a slight gain of 2.0% compared to 2019. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 22 655 tonnes, while the highest was in 2018 at 23 133 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 2.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Asia (not elsewhere specified), and the United States formed the main cluster of markets for Finland's imports of vinyl ester and other vinyl polymers in primary forms in volume terms. Germany accounted for 36.0% of imports, Asia for 18.2%, and the United States for 10.2%. Together, these sources represented 64.4% 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

After two years of growth, Finland's imports of vinyl ester and other vinyl polymers in primary forms declined in 2020. The total import value for that year was 48 750 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a drop of 7.7% compared to 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 52 863 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 5.2% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Asia (not elsewhere specified), and the United States together accounted for 62.8% of Finland's total import value for vinyl ester and other vinyl polymers in primary forms. Germany represented 31.1% of imports, Asia 16.9%, and the United States 14.8%, making them the main sources for these imports.

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

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