The gross investment in Finland's meat processing sector has shown significant fluctuations. Key peaks and troughs were observed in 2017 and 2020 respectively. The sector displayed significant volatility, notably peaking with substantial growth in 2017 but experienced multiple drops in other years such as 2018 and 2020. The investments stood at 77.2 million euros in 2023, achieving a growth of 5.75% from the previous year. Over the past five years, the CAGR was around 6.67% indicating an overall steady upward trajectory despite intermittent declines.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Technological advancements enhancing processing efficiency
- Increased focus on sustainability and traceability
- Potential impacts of regulatory changes in the EU
- Fluctuations in consumer demand for alternative protein sources
