Finland: Tobacco Market 2025

Tobacco Market Size in Finland

The Finnish tobacco market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, increasing by 22% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Tobacco Production in Finland

In value terms, tobacco production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -11.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 60%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Tobacco Exports

Exports from Finland

For the third year in a row, Finland recorded decline in shipments abroad of tobacco (smoking tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff), which decreased by -97.8% to X kg in 2020. Overall, exports recorded a sharp curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 170%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, tobacco exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports showed a dramatic decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 240%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Spain (X kg) was the main destination for tobacco exports from Finland, with a 97% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands (X kg), with a 2.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Spain stood at -17.3%.

In value terms, Spain ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for tobacco (smoking tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff) exports from Finland, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 2.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Spain stood at -19.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average tobacco export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 17% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 35% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2020, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sweden (-0.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Tobacco Imports

Imports into Finland

In 2021, purchases abroad of tobacco (smoking tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff) increased by 69% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 138% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, tobacco imports amounted to $X in 2021. In general, imports enjoyed a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 90%. 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

The Netherlands (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of tobacco imports to Finland, together comprising 100% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +168.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tobacco (smoking tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff) to Finland, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Denmark, with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands totaled +5.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+14.9% per year) and Denmark (-17.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average tobacco import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+17.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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