Largest market shown
Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude
$5.2B of latest reported imports and $4.7B of calculated three-year opportunity.
Importer opportunity guide
Finland import opportunities
where to source next
Explore Finland's import market by product, supplier concentration, demand growth, and sourcing gaps. Use reported market size and calculated indicators to decide where deeper supplier research may be useful.
Latest imports$74.9B2024 reported value
Import CAGR-3.4%Three-year reported change
GDP$298.7BLatest reported value
GDP per capita$53.1KLatest reported value
Trade openness52.9%Reported share of GDP
Finland import opportunities
What makes this an attractive import market?
Compare market size and growth with supplier concentration. A large market may still need product, quality, tariff, logistics, and buyer validation.
Current import base
$74.9B in imports
Finland recorded $74.9B in imports in 2024, with a three-year change of -3.4%.
How to use the guide
Compare demand with supply
Start with the highest-value products, then review supplier concentration and market conditions before choosing a sourcing route.
Import market overview
Find products where demand and sourcing options meet
This page separates reported import observations from calculated indicators so market size is not mistaken for a guaranteed sourcing opportunity.
Finland imports products from suppliers across major trade regions. The current profile reports $74.9B of imports in 2024, while the opportunity view highlights product and supplier combinations where market demand and supply context may justify further research.
Use the opportunity table to compare product market size, demand growth, supplier counts, concentration, and projected imports. High concentration can indicate reliance on a small supplier base; it can also reflect specialized products that require careful validation.
Top import opportunities
Products and supplier context to review
The top 50 screened products are ranked by calculated three-year opportunity. Reported market values and calculated indicators are labeled separately.
| Rank | Product | Market size | Demand growth | Suppliers | Concentration | Top supplier | Projected imports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HS 270900Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude | $5.2BLatest imports | +5.2% | 9 | 6277 | NORDeclining | $6.1B |
| 2 | HS 870380Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsion | $1.1BLatest imports | +48.0% | 33 | 2916 | DEUSlowing | $2.2B |
| 3 | HS 750110Nickel: nickel mattes | $697.0MLatest imports | +18.5% | 23 | 8786 | RUSDeclining | $1.2B |
| 4 | HS 271020Product description unavailable | $716.4MLatest imports | +14.3% | 18 | 9996 | SWEStable | $1.1B |
| 5 | HS 850760Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square) | $1.0BLatest imports | +8.0% | 55 | 6292 | CHNGrowing | $1.3B |
| 6 | HS 740200Copper: unrefined, copper anodes for electrolytic refining | $478.2MLatest imports | +55.4% | 6 | 9997 | SWEDeclining | $934.0M |
| 7 | HS 271111Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas | $802.8MLatest imports | +21.1% | 11 | 4762 | NORDeclining | $1.4B |
| 8 | HS 271012Product description unavailable | $791.7MLatest imports | +6.5% | 31 | 5468 | SWEDeclining | $955.4M |
| 9 | HS 870360Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power | $960.6MLatest imports | +46.2% | 28 | 2253 | DEUDeclining | $1.9B |
| 10 | HS 720421Ferrous waste and scrap: of stainless steel | $839.6MLatest imports | +9.8% | 11 | 3331 | DEUStable | $1.1B |
| 11 | HS 151800Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions: oxidised, boiled or otherwise chemically modified, (excluding those of heading no. 1516), inedible mixtures or preparations of fats or oils | $297.7MLatest imports | +24.1% | 29 | 7846 | NLDDeclining | $569.1M |
| 12 | HS 260112Iron ores and concentrates: agglomerated (excluding roasted iron pyrites) | $406.3MLatest imports | +11.0% | 24 | 7794 | SWEDeclining | $555.1M |
| 13 | HS 271600Electrical energy | $393.6MLatest imports | +3.0% | 5 | 8101 | SWEStable | $429.6M |
| 14 | HS 030214Fish: fresh or chilled, Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99 | $284.8MLatest imports | +10.9% | 6 | 9746 | NORAccelerating | $388.7M |
| 15 | HS 271019Product description unavailable | $1.6BLatest imports | +5.6% | 60 | 1069 | SWEDeclining | $1.9B |
| 16 | HS 300490Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.s. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale | $1.2BLatest imports | +4.9% | 61 | 1078 | DEUSlowing | $1.4B |
| 17 | HS 261690Precious metal ores and concentrates: (excluding silver) | $265.6MLatest imports | +19.7% | 8 | 6249 | ECUDeclining | $455.1M |
| 18 | HS 851712Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks | $742.0MLatest imports | +6.0% | 66 | 2279 | CHNDeclining | $883.8M |
| 19 | HS 290110Acyclic hydrocarbons: saturated | $226.4MLatest imports | +13.9% | 40 | 9571 | USAStable | $334.6M |
| 20 | HS 847130Data processing machines: portable, digital and automatic, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display | $500.9MLatest imports | +2.6% | 67 | 3524 | CHNDeclining | $540.5M |
| 21 | HS 260800Zinc ores and concentrates | $582.5MLatest imports | +7.7% | 15 | 2271 | SWEDeclining | $727.1M |
| 22 | HS 870423Vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnes), nes in item no 8704.1 | $321.5MLatest imports | +9.0% | 20 | 4562 | SWESlowing | $416.0M |
| 23 | HS 851762Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus | $641.0MLatest imports | +9.9% | 84 | 1292 | CHNDeclining | $851.3M |
| 24 | HS 880240Aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg | $235.7MLatest imports | +3.4% | 7 | 8664 | FRADeclining | $260.4M |
| 25 | HS 260300Copper ores and concentrates | $1.0BLatest imports | +6.2% | 20 | 1248 | BRAStable | $1.2B |
| 26 | HS 271121Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: in gaseous state, natural gas | $265.5MLatest imports | -0.5% | 3 | 8317 | ESTGrowing | $261.5M |
| 27 | HS 380300Chemical products: tall oil, whether or not refined | $174.3MLatest imports | +22.6% | 38 | 5175 | USADeclining | $321.6M |
| 28 | HS 870340Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power | $446.9MLatest imports | +45.2% | 30 | 1432 | SWEGrowing | $872.8M |
| 29 | HS 740311Copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes | $232.0MLatest imports | +3.3% | 4 | 6336 | BELDeclining | $255.8M |
| 30 | HS 300215Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale | $448.7MLatest imports | +6.9% | 36 | 1505 | CHEDeclining | $547.5M |
| 31 | HS 841290Engines: parts, for engines and motors of heading no. 8412 | $394.2MLatest imports | +15.4% | 55 | 1918 | CHNDeclining | $606.2M |
| 32 | HS 740811Copper: wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 6mm | $205.6MLatest imports | +4.2% | 11 | 4994 | DEUDeclining | $232.7M |
| 33 | HS 270112Coal: bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated | $296.7MLatest imports | +1.8% | 15 | 3616 | USADeclining | $312.6M |
| 34 | HS 847150Digital processing units: other than those of subheadings 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two of the following types of unit: storage units, input units or output units | $570.1MLatest imports | +2.6% | 57 | 1604 | THADeclining | $615.7M |
| 35 | HS 853710Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts | $362.7MLatest imports | +8.7% | 78 | 1432 | DEUStable | $466.3M |
| 36 | HS 850440Electrical static converters | $398.0MLatest imports | +5.1% | 95 | 1470 | DEUDeclining | $461.7M |
| 37 | HS 300439Medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale | $164.4MLatest imports | +7.1% | 28 | 4247 | DNKDeclining | $202.1M |
| 38 | HS 730890Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.s. in heading no. 7308 | $510.8MLatest imports | +9.8% | 58 | 1083 | ESTDeclining | $676.1M |
| 39 | HS 847989Machines and mechanical appliances: n.e.s. in item no. 8479.8, having individual functions | $204.4MLatest imports | +3.3% | 61 | 2829 | DEUSlowing | $225.3M |
| 40 | HS 870240Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with only electric motor for propulsion, new or used | $77.1MLatest imports | +24.0% | 11 | 6177 | CHNGrowing | $147.2M |
| 41 | HS 870323Vehicles: spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity exceeding 1500cc but not exceeding 3000cc | $351.4MLatest imports | -1.5% | 39 | 2246 | SWEDeclining | $335.9M |
| 42 | HS 870829Vehicles: parts and accessories, of bodies, other than safety seat belts | $257.3MLatest imports | +4.5% | 76 | 1813 | DEUDeclining | $293.8M |
| 43 | HS 090111Coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated | $227.9MLatest imports | +1.4% | 52 | 2715 | BRADeclining | $237.5M |
| 44 | HS 860210Rail locomotives: diesel-electric powered | $55.8MLatest imports | +42.7% | 1 | 10000 | ESPDeclining | $109.0M |
| 45 | HS 840999Engines: parts for internal combustion piston engines (excluding spark-ignition) | $243.3MLatest imports | +3.1% | 79 | 2017 | DEUDeclining | $266.3M |
| 46 | HS 870899Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708 | $317.7MLatest imports | +3.1% | 89 | 1289 | DEUGrowing | $348.5M |
| 47 | HS 210690Food preparations: n.e.s. in item no. 2106.10 | $314.2MLatest imports | +5.7% | 87 | 1223 | SWEDeclining | $370.7M |
| 48 | HS 271113Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, butanes | $153.7MLatest imports | +12.0% | 21 | 4065 | USASlowing | $215.8M |
| 49 | HS 261310Molybdenum ores and concentrates: roasted | $98.7MLatest imports | +6.2% | 5 | 7687 | NLDDeclining | $118.3M |
| 50 | HS 850231Electric generating sets: wind-powered, (excluding those with spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines) | $168.3MLatest imports | +18.9% | 12 | 2676 | ESPStable | $283.1M |
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Product sectors
Which sectors carry the most demand?
HS2 sectors group the screened products into broader families for an easier first comparison.
| Sector | Products | Market size | Opportunity | Average growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mineral fuelsHS2 27 | 6 | $7.1B | $6.5B | +7.1% |
| VehiclesHS2 87 | 8 | $3.8B | $2.7B | +22.3% |
| HS2 sector 00HS2 00 | 3 | $3.1B | $2.1B | +8.8% |
| Electrical equipmentHS2 85 | 6 | $3.4B | $2.0B | +9.4% |
| Ores, slag and ashHS2 26 | 5 | $2.4B | $1.5B | +10.1% |
| CopperHS2 74 | 3 | $915.8M | $1.3B | +21.0% |
| NickelHS2 75 | 1 | $697.0M | $1.1B | +18.5% |
| MachineryHS2 84 | 5 | $1.9B | $839.5M | +5.4% |
| Pharmaceutical productsHS2 30 | 3 | $1.9B | $660.4M | +6.3% |
| Iron and steelHS2 72 | 1 | $839.6M | $516.2M | +9.8% |
| Animal and vegetable fatsHS2 15 | 1 | $297.7M | $502.3M | +24.1% |
| Fish and crustaceansHS2 03 | 1 | $284.8M | $383.7M | +10.9% |
Supply gaps
Where supplier concentration deserves attention
The concentration index helps identify products where reported imports rely more heavily on a smaller supplier base. It is a screening signal, not a recommendation by itself.
| Product | Market size | Suppliers | Concentration | Top supplier | Share gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 860210Rail locomotives: diesel-electric powered | $55.8M | 1 | 10000 | ESP | 100.0% |
| HS 740200Copper: unrefined, copper anodes for electrolytic refining | $478.2M | 6 | 9997 | SWE | 100.0% |
| HS 271020Product description unavailable | $716.4M | 18 | 9996 | SWE | 100.0% |
| HS 030214Fish: fresh or chilled, Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99 | $284.8M | 6 | 9746 | NOR | 98.7% |
| HS 290110Acyclic hydrocarbons: saturated | $226.4M | 40 | 9571 | USA | 97.8% |
| HS 750110Nickel: nickel mattes | $697.0M | 23 | 8786 | RUS | 93.7% |
| HS 880240Aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg | $235.7M | 7 | 8664 | FRA | 92.8% |
| HS 271121Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: in gaseous state, natural gas | $265.5M | 3 | 8317 | EST | 90.7% |
Supplier landscape
Which supplier markets appear most often?
These supplier names come from the leading peer signal in the screened opportunity rows and should be validated at product level.
NOR
Norway
3 screened products
$6.0BCalculated opportunity across these rowsSWE
Sweden
11 screened products
$4.9BCalculated opportunity across these rowsDEU
Germany
11 screened products
$3.5BCalculated opportunity across these rowsCHN
China
6 screened products
$2.2BCalculated opportunity across these rowsRUS
Russia
1 screened products
$1.1BCalculated opportunity across these rowsUSA
USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
4 screened products
$799.7MCalculated opportunity across these rowsNLD
Netherlands
2 screened products
$605.4MCalculated opportunity across these rowsEST
Estonia
2 screened products
$362.6MCalculated opportunity across these rowsFrequently asked questions
Using the Finland import opportunity index
Definitions and practical guidance for interpreting market size, growth, suppliers, and concentration.
What are the import opportunities?
They are product and supplier combinations in Finland's screened import market with substantial reported demand and calculated opportunity indicators. They are research priorities, not guaranteed savings or supply contracts.
What does supplier concentration mean?
The concentration index indicates how much reported imports rely on a smaller supplier base. A high value can suggest supply dependence, but it can also reflect specialized products or limited reporting.
How should sourcing teams use this page?
Start with products that fit your specification and volume needs, then validate suppliers, tariffs, standards, logistics, pricing, and continuity for Finland.
Data source
OECD trade statistics with CEPII context
OECD (2025), Balanced international merchandise trade statistics (BIMTS) - HS2017-6D, OECD Data Explorer (accessed on 2026-08-30). OECD BIMTS is the primary trade series for this view. Supporting bilateral trade context uses CEPII BACI bilateral trade flows (202601) under Etalab 2.0 Open Licence. Yugalinks presents derived views of reported observations and calculated indicators. Data terms: OECD Terms & Conditions.