Finland: Newspaper Market 2025

Newspaper Market Size in Finland

The Finnish newspaper market contracted to $X in 2022, waning by -12.9% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a abrupt descent. Newspaper consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Newspaper Production in Finland

In value terms, newspaper production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 41% against the previous year. Newspaper production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Newspaper Exports

Exports from Finland

For the fifth consecutive year, Finland recorded decline in shipments abroad of newspapers, journals and periodicals, which decreased by -19.3% to X units in 2022. In general, exports saw a dramatic decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 0.7% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, newspaper exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a precipitous decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 3.9%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X units) was the main destination for newspaper exports from Finland, with a 60% share of total exports. Moreover, newspaper exports to Sweden exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Norway (X units), twofold. The UK (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Sweden stood at -22.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (-13.5% per year) and the UK (-23.5% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the key foreign market for newspapers, journals and periodicals exports from Finland, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Norway ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Sweden amounted to -22.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (-19.5% per year) and Germany (+8.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average newspaper export price amounted to $X per unit, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Newspaper Imports

Imports into Finland

In 2022, supplies from abroad of newspapers, journals and periodicals decreased by -8.6% to X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports showed a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, newspaper imports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 17%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Norway (X units), Estonia (X units) and Russia (X units) were the main suppliers of newspaper imports to Finland, with a combined 72% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +46.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest newspaper suppliers to Finland were Sweden ($X), Norway ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined 67% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Poland, Germany, Estonia, Russia, Denmark, the Netherlands and the United States, which together accounted for a further 27%.

Among the main suppliers, Russia, with a CAGR of +23.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 newspaper import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, declining by -4.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 14%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the United States ($X per unit), while the price for Estonia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+20.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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