Wood doors, their frames and thresholds market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

The Finnish market for wood doors, their frames and thresholds contracted from 221 million dollars in 2018 to 168 million dollars by 2021. This decline was driven by regulatory uncertainty, including the revision of construction product type approval rules and new fire safety regulations for wood construction that took effect in 2018. Additionally, changes in sustainable forestry funding and increased volatility in the wood supply chain further constrained production and market access.

Consumer behavior shifted toward price consciousness in 2021, dampening demand. However, the market saw a modest recovery to 172 million dollars in 2022, supported by environmental innovations such as Kaskipuu's launch of low-carbon door production and Pihla's introduction of the Puuovi ECO line with ecological wood-fiber insulation. These developments aligned with growing consumer preference for sustainable building materials, even as the war in Ukraine disrupted timber imports and added raw material pressures.

By 2023, wood construction's share in multi-story housing reached 7%, providing underlying demand for wood doors. Nevertheless, the market fell to 155 million dollars due to persistent uncertainty in wood markets and logistical challenges. In 2024, sharply rising wood prices, especially for fiber and energy wood, significantly raised production costs, leading to a further market contraction to 144 million dollars.

Production wood doors, their frames and thresholds in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Finland's production of wood doors, frames, and thresholds declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 194.2 million US dollars, marking a substantial 10.1% decrease compared to 2019. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 227.0 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 17.8%.

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

Exports wood doors, their frames and thresholds from Finland

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 4 380 tonnes, with the highest volume recorded in 2017, reflecting a 2.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Finland's exports of wood doors, frames, and thresholds amounted to 7 476 tonnes, representing a steep 70.7% increase compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 56.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden, Estonia, and Norway remained the top buyers of wood doors, frames, and thresholds from Finland. Sweden accounted for 40.6% of exports in kind, Estonia for 12.2%, and Norway for 12.0%. Together, these three countries represented 64.8% of total exports in kind.

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 wood doors, frames, and thresholds declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 25.185 million US dollars, down by 9.7% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 36.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -14.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden, Norway, and Estonia continued to be the principal buyers of wood doors, frames, and thresholds from Finland in value terms. Sweden accounted for 44.8% of exports, Norway for 14.7%, and Estonia for 10.0%. Collectively, these countries represented 69.5% of total exports in 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 wood doors, their frames and thresholds to Finland

Imports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports hit their lowest point in 2019 at 2 315 tonnes, with the peak recorded in 2020, reflecting an 8.5-fold gap between these years. In 2020, deliveries of wood doors, frames, and thresholds to Finland amounted to 19 593 tonnes, marking a sharp uptick of 746.4% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 87.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Estonia dominated Finland's imports of wood doors, frames, and thresholds in kind, accounting for 75.8% of the total. The remaining imports were distributed among a broad group of smaller countries.

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 wood doors, frames, and thresholds increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 33.863 million US dollars, reflecting a solid 12.0% increase relative to the prior year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 26.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, imports of wood doors, frames, and thresholds to Finland in value terms were largely oriented towards Estonia and Latvia. Their combined share reached 85.7% of total flows, with other destinations playing a secondary role.

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

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