Finland: Meat And Poultry Market 2025

Meat And Poultry Market Size in Finland

In 2022, the Finnish meat and poultry market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Meat And Poultry Production in Finland

In value terms, meat and poultry production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of meat and poultry in Finland amounted to X kg per head in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average meat and poultry yield reached the maximum level at X kg per head in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for meat and poultry production in Finland reduced to X heads, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the number of producing animals increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number reached the peak level at X heads in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Meat And Poultry Exports

Exports from Finland

In 2022, shipments abroad of meat and poultry decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, meat and poultry exports fell modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Estonia (X tons), China (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the main destinations of meat and poultry exports from Finland, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by China (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for meat and poultry exported from Finland were Sweden ($X), South Korea ($X) and Denmark ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. New Zealand, Estonia, China, Poland, Norway, Lithuania, Japan, Latvia and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average meat and poultry export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Latvia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Meat And Poultry Imports

Imports into Finland

After three years of decline, purchases abroad of meat and poultry increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, meat and poultry imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild descent. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of meat and poultry to Finland, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, meat and poultry imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Denmark (X tons), twofold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Denmark ($X) appeared to be the largest meat and poultry suppliers to Finland, with a combined X% share of total imports. Italy, Sweden, Poland, Estonia, Spain, New Zealand and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average meat and poultry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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