Finland: Mercury Market 2022

Mercury Market Size in Finland

The Finnish mercury market was estimated at $less than X in 2020, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Mercury Production in Finland

In value terms, mercury production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a dramatic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Mercury production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Mercury Exports

Exports from Finland

In 2021, approx. X kg of mercuries were exported from Finland; remaining relatively unchanged against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a dramatic decrease. The exports peaked at X tonnes in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mercury exports stood at $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a precipitous slump. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X kg), the Netherlands (X kg) and Russia (X kg) were the main destinations of mercury exports from Finland.

From 2012 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Russia (with a CAGR of +X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for mercury exports from Finland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Russia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled -X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average mercury export price amounted to $X per tonne, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last seven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, mercury export price increased by +X% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2019 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Mercury Imports

Imports into Finland

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of mercuries, when their volume increased by X% to X kg. Overall, imports, however, saw a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X kg in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mercury imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X kg) constituted the largest mercury supplier to Finland, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, mercury imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+X% per year) and the UK (+X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mercury to Finland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the UK ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+X% per year) and Belgium (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average mercury import price amounted to $X per tonne, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per tonne), while the price for Belgium ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform