Finland's nuts imports have shown significant variability over the past decade, with swings from decreases in certain years to strong recoveries in others. In 2023, imports stood at 10.98 thousand metric tons, marking a 2.98% increase from the previous year. The cumulative annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years is 2.38%, pointing to stable yet modest growth.
In the upcoming years, forecasted values indicate a continuous increase, with a predicted 5-year CAGR of 2.09% and a total growth rate of 10.88% by 2028. It's crucial to keep an eye on potential fluctuations in global supply chains and domestic consumption patterns that could impact future import volumes.
Future trends to watch for include:
- The impact of health trends favoring plant-based diets on nut consumption.
- Changes in trade policies and potential tariffs that could affect import costs.
- Variations in global production due to climate change impacting supply stability.