A sector more significant than its size

Food industry key figures

• Finland’s largest producer of consumer goods and fourth largest industry.
• Turnover EUR 13.8 billion (2023).
• Three largest sectors are meat processing, dairy and the bakery industry.
• Employs 40,000 people in 2,600 businesses all over Finland.
• Small-business dominated. Some 65 per cent of the companies employ less than five people.
• The domesticity rate of food produced in Finland is high (82 per cent).
• Value of food exports is EUR 2.3 billion and of food imports EUR 5.8 billion (2024).

Tasty food of high quality  

Finnish food and food products have many strengths.   

• Products are traceable and of a high quality. Food safety is world class.  
• Products are tasty, nutritional and healthy.  
• Food industry companies contribute to employment, well-being and affluence.  
• Employees and competence have a key role.  
• Sustainable and environmentally friendly practices. Animal welfare is promoted in many ways.  

Unique food culture  

Finnish food culture is a unique combination of Western and Eastern influences. Tastes change due to global trends, but some traditions live on – like rye bread, for example. The range of Finnish food products is wide.