Key Market Indicators
**Finnish Non-Ferrous Metal Import Expected to Decline** The Finnish non-ferrous metal import sector is projected to decrease to approximately 1.53 million metric tons by 2028, down from 1.63 million metric tons in 2023. This marks an average annual decline of 1%. Despite this downturn, Finnish demand for non-ferrous metals has shown a modest growth of 0.2% per year since 2005. In 2023, Finland ranked 17th in non-ferrous metal imports, with Iceland surpassing it, importing around 1.63 million metric tons. Spain, France, and Norway took the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively. **Growth in Finnish Non-Ferrous Metal Exports** Conversely, Finnish non-ferrous metal exports are on the rise. By 2028, exports are expected to reach approximately 1.14 million metric tons, up from 1.04 million metric tons in 2023. This represents an average annual growth rate of 1.5%. Since 2005, Finnish supply has increased by an average of 0.9% per year. In 2023, Finland was ranked 15th in non-ferrous metal exports, with Bulgaria slightly ahead at 1.04 million metric tons. Spain, France, and the Netherlands occupied the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively.
