The number of liquid bulk tankers in Finland has shown substantial fluctuations over the past decade, with a notable peak in 2019 at 34.13 million gross tonnage. By 2023, this figure decreased to 25.89 million gross tonnage, representing a year-on-year decline of 2.75% from 2022. Analyzing the past five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) has been -4.95%, indicating a downward trend in the short term. The forecast for the next five years suggests a continued decline, with a projected 5-year CAGR of -2.35% and an overall drop in volume by 11.23% by 2028.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in global trade dynamics, environmental regulations impacting fleet compositions, and technological advancements in tanker operations, all of which could influence the demand for liquid bulk tankers in Finland.