In 2023, the volume of the meat market in Finland stood at 263.9 million kilograms. Over the two preceding years, the market exhibited a slight decline followed by marginal recovery with a year-on-year variation of -3.16% in 2022 and a modest growth of 0.98% in 2023. Looking at the longer trend, the market encountered declines between 2013 and 2016, followed by relative stabilization and slow growth from 2017 onward. From 2013-2023, the data indicates fluctuations but an overall steady volume, with a recent CAGR of 0.86% over the past 5 years.
Future market forecasts project a gradual increase at a 5-year forecast CAGR of 0.73% from 2024 to 2028, culminating in a total volume of 276.33 million kilograms by 2028. Key trends to watch for include changes in consumer preferences toward plant-based alternatives, potential per capita consumption shifts, and the impact of sustainability and health trends on meat demand.
