The analyzed historical price data for Meat and Poultry Meat Products in Finland between 2009 and 2019 indicates variable trends, with prices ranging from 4.88 to 5.34 euros per kilogram. The most significant drop occurred from 2009 to 2010, with a 5.8% decrease, and the only other notable decrease was in 2017 by 4.6%. Conversely, prices peaked in 2019 at 5.34 euros, suggesting a generally increasing trend following 2013. From 2015 onwards, the compound annual growth rate showed a modest upward trajectory of around 1.45%, demonstrating persistent price stability.
Future trends to consider in the Finnish meat market include:
- Impact of alternative proteins and plant-based diets potentially altering consumer demand patterns.
- European Union's sustainability initiatives might influence production costs and pricing.
- Economic conditions post-COVID-19 could affect consumer purchasing power and influence price adaptations.
