
Finland - Food Preparations for Infants - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Baby Food Market Size in Finland
In 2021, the Finnish baby food market increased by 7.6% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.
Baby Food Production in Finland
In value terms, baby food production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 306%. Baby food production peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.
Baby Food Exports
Exports from Finland
In 2021, shipments abroad of food preparations for infants decreased by -37.6% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 29%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, baby food exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Exports by Country
China (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Estonia (X tons) were the main destinations of baby food exports from Finland, with a combined 79% share of total exports.
From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +480.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for food preparations for infants exports from Finland, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Estonia ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia, with an 8% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to China stood at +238.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Estonia (+17.4% per year) and Russia (-29.1% per year).
Export Prices by Country
The average baby food export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -9.6% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, baby food export price increased by +88.4% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 31% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.
Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Estonia (+10.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Baby Food Imports
Imports into Finland
In 2021, imports of food preparations for infants into Finland totaled X tons, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, imports, however, saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 7.1%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, baby food imports expanded to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Imports by Country
Spain (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) were the main suppliers of baby food imports to Finland, with a combined 91% share of total imports. Portugal, the Netherlands, Poland, Germany and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 8.1%.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of +549.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Sweden ($X) constituted the largest supplier of food preparations for infants to Finland, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Denmark, with a 9.2% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Sweden amounted to +8.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-3.3% per year) and Denmark (+0.0% per year).
Import Prices by Country
The average baby food import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 1.9% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.
Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+16.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the baby food market in Finland. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 10861070 - Food preparations for infants, p.r.s. (excluding homogenised composite food preparations)
Country coverage:
- Finland
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Finland
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
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Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
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