Finland: Unmanufactured Tobacco Market 2025

Unmanufactured Tobacco Market Size in Finland

After four years of growth, the Finnish unmanufactured tobacco market decreased by -86.4% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption showed a dramatic setback. Unmanufactured tobacco consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Production in Finland

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 2,629,200%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of tobacco (unmanufactured) in Finland stood at less than X kg per ha in 2022, approximately reflecting the year before. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. less than X ha of tobacco (unmanufactured) were harvested in Finland; remaining stable against 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Exports

Exports from Finland

In 2022, unmanufactured tobacco exports from Finland surged to X kg, growing by 375% on the previous year. In general, exports recorded buoyant growth. The exports peaked at X kg in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco exports dropped notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

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

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands amounted to -41.7%.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for tobacco (unmanufactured) exports from Finland, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 4% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands amounted to -53.3%.

Export Prices by Country

The average unmanufactured tobacco export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -82.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 563%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then plummeted in the following year.

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 the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands amounted to $X per ton.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (-20.0%).

Unmanufactured Tobacco Imports

Imports into Finland

In 2022, purchases abroad of tobacco (unmanufactured) decreased by 0% to X kg, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports recorded a dramatic contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 9,960% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco imports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a sharp decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 106,000%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Bulgaria (X kg) constituted the largest unmanufactured tobacco supplier to Finland, with a 83% share of total imports. Moreover, unmanufactured tobacco imports from Bulgaria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X kg), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Bulgaria was relatively modest.

In value terms, Bulgaria ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tobacco (unmanufactured) to Finland, comprising 98% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 1.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Bulgaria was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average unmanufactured tobacco import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the import price posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 1,278% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 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 Bulgaria ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (+26.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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