Agricultural production in Finland
According to FAOSTAT, Finland produced 3.3 million t of cereals, 268,310 t of vegetables, 25,150 t of fruit, 397,311 t of meat and 2.2 million t of milk in 2024. Its largest crops by volume were oats (1.2 million t), barley (1.2 million t) and wheat (759,380 t).
- Products recorded
- 66
- World #1
- 0
- products
- World top 10
- 2
- products
- Year
- 2024
Among its twelve largest crops, the biggest ten-year change was in dry peas (+625%), followed by rye (−41%).
Livestock numbers: 764,030 cattle, 974,130 pigs, 115,432 sheep and 5,140 goats.
Totals by group
| Group | Tonnes | World rank | Share | 10-year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All cereals | 3,276,940 | 78 | 0.1% | −21% |
| All milk | 2,209,220 | 54 | 0.22% | −7.9% |
| All sugar crops | 666,600 | 84 | 0.03% | +6.4% |
| All roots and tubers | 553,100 | 97 | 0.06% | −7.9% |
| All meat | 397,311 | 80 | 0.11% | +2.7% |
| All vegetables | 268,310 | 114 | 0.02% | +1.7% |
| All pulses | 116,500 | 71 | 0.12% | +720% |
| All eggs | 80,000 | 62 | 0.08% | +19% |
| All fruit | 25,150 | 160 | 0% | +20% |
All products by volume, 2024
| Product | Tonnes | World rank | Share | 10-year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cow milk | 2,209,220 | 51 | 0.28% | −7.9% |
| Oats | 1,221,540 | 5 | 5.45% | +18% |
| Barley | 1,178,950 | 24 | 0.83% | −36% |
| Skim milk of cows | 925,528 | 32 | 0.65% | −22% |
| Wheat | 759,380 | 57 | 0.1% | −30% |
| Sugar beet | 666,600 | 33 | 0.23% | +6.4% |
| Potatoes | 553,100 | 60 | 0.14% | −7.9% |
| Beer | 325,100 | 64 | 0.18% | −19% |
| Pork (pig meat) | 160,910 | 47 | 0.13% | −14% |
| Chicken meat | 140,010 | 76 | 0.11% | +32% |
| Peas, dry | 103,000 | 18 | 0.73% | +625% |
| Beef (cattle meat) | 86,510 | 73 | 0.12% | +4.1% |
| Cheese from whole cow milk | 84,720 | 36 | 0.37% | −17% |
| Hen eggs | 80,000 | 62 | 0.09% | +19% |
| Carrots and turnips | 76,090 | 53 | 0.17% | +1.3% |
| Yoghurt | 73,000 | 17 | 1.47% | −22% |
| Cream, fresh | 68,150 | 13 | 1.83% | +4.5% |
| Raw sugar | 67,945 | 83 | 0.04% | −7.7% |
| Rapeseed or canola oil, crude | 65,500 | 34 | 0.21% | −21% |
| Skim milk and whey powder | 64,008 | 16 | 1.36% | +191% |
| Cucumbers | 61,280 | 51 | 0.07% | +27% |
| Butter of cow milk | 57,880 | 23 | 0.97% | +8.9% |
| Rapeseed | 49,100 | 42 | 0.06% | −21% |
| Mixed grain | 47,040 | 5 | 2.9% | −34% |
| Rye | 44,000 | 25 | 0.38% | −41% |
| Tomatoes | 40,940 | 101 | 0.02% | +2.6% |
| Onions, dry | 29,720 | 99 | 0.03% | +13% |
| Cabbages | 26,940 | 88 | 0.04% | −3.4% |
| Triticale | 24,480 | 31 | 0.2% | — |
| Margarine and shortening | 23,118 | 46 | 0.18% | −39% |
| Whey, dry | 21,811 | 20 | 0.66% | −37% |
| Buttermilk, dry | 18,247 | 14 | 2.78% | — |
| Molasses | 17,086 | 89 | 0.02% | −17% |
| Whole milk powder | 15,401 | 29 | 0.31% | +285% |
| Broad beans and horse beans, dry | 13,500 | 33 | 0.22% | — |
| Lettuce and chicory | 13,280 | 51 | 0.05% | −20% |
| Tallow | 13,000 | 29 | 0.16% | +22% |
| Strawberries | 11,740 | 39 | 0.11% | −9.3% |
| Apples | 9,170 | 76 | 0.01% | +76% |
| Turkey meat | 8,650 | 26 | 0.17% | +18% |
| Peas, green | 8,050 | 40 | 0.04% | +18% |
| Cauliflower and broccoli | 4,330 | 63 | 0.02% | +9.4% |
| Sunflower-seed oil, crude | 3,900 | 57 | 0.02% | −26% |
| Soya bean oil | 3,400 | 80 | 0.01% | −52% |
| Pumpkins and squash | 2,960 | 101 | 0.01% | +62% |
| Honey | 2,300 | 62 | 0.12% | −12% |
| Currants | 2,070 | 13 | 0.29% | +21% |
| Pig fat, rendered | 1,714 | 59 | 0.03% | +77% |
| Chillies and peppers, green | 1,600 | 106 | 0% | +208% |
| Cereals n.e.c. | 1,550 | 48 | 0.02% | −45% |
| Mushrooms | 1,070 | 46 | 0% | −15% |
| Sheep meat | 1,050 | 117 | 0.01% | −3.7% |
| Raspberries | 1,040 | 26 | 0.11% | +34% |
| Spinach | 1,030 | 44 | 0% | +17% |
| Other oil seeds, n.e.c. | 930 | 50 | 0.04% | — |
| Leeks | 850 | 42 | 0.04% | +119% |
| Linseed | 700 | 35 | 0.02% | — |
| Pears | 620 | 78 | 0% | — |
| Oil of linseed | 525 | 40 | 0.07% | +6.1% |
| Other berries and fruits of the genus vaccinium n.e.c. | 250 | 47 | 0.02% | +17% |
| Blueberries | 210 | 30 | 0.02% | — |
| Horse meat, fresh or chilled | 181 | 43 | 0.02% | −60% |
| Green garlic | 80 | 99 | 0% | +63% |
| Asparagus | 50 | 46 | 0% | +257% |
| Other stone fruits | 50 | 27 | 0.01% | −60% |
| Other beans, green | 40 | 104 | 0% | −38% |
Live animals, 2024
Finland among the world’s producers, 2024
Share of world production by country for the largest crops of Finland, which is outlined on the map.
Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
Production per person, 2024
Finland had 5.6 million inhabitants in 2024 (FAOSTAT estimate). Production of its largest products per inhabitant, compared with the world average:
| Product | kg per person | World, kg per person | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cow milk | 393 | 97.7 | 4.0× |
| Oats | 217 | 2.75 | 79.1× |
| Barley | 210 | 17.4 | 12.1× |
| Skim milk of cows | 165 | 17.5 | 9.4× |
| Wheat | 135 | 97.8 | 1.4× |
| Sugar beet | 119 | 36.0 | 3.3× |
| Potatoes | 98.5 | 47.8 | 2.1× |
| Beer | 57.9 | 22.7 | 2.6× |
| Pork (pig meat) | 28.6 | 15.4 | 1.9× |
| Chicken meat | 24.9 | 15.7 | 1.6× |
| Peas, dry | 18.3 | 1.73 | 10.6× |
| Beef (cattle meat) | 15.4 | 8.55 | 1.8× |
Production divided by population; it is not consumption, because crops are traded and used for feed, processing and industry.
Trade in agricultural products, 2024
Finland reported exports of 116 and imports of 170 of the products covered here.
Largest exports by value
| Product | Tonnes | Value | USD/kg | World rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butter of cow milk | 31,824 | USD 210 m | 6.61 | 10 of 113 |
| Oats | 506,437 | USD 150 m | 0.30 | 2 of 73 |
| Skim milk and whey powder | 43,601 | USD 115 m | 2.63 | 13 of 110 |
| Cheese from whole cow milk | 8,252 | USD 42.6 m | 5.16 | 43 of 123 |
| Beer of barley, malted | 40,187 | USD 31.7 m | 0.79 | 41 of 149 |
| Whey, dry | 20,670 | USD 31.0 m | 1.50 | 21 of 79 |
| Meat of pig with the bone, fresh or chilled | 12,970 | USD 30.0 m | 2.31 | 23 of 81 |
| Hen eggs in shell, fresh | 14,082 | USD 27.9 m | 1.98 | 25 of 107 |
| Cream, fresh | 7,712 | USD 26.2 m | 3.40 | 21 of 69 |
| Wine | 8,562 | USD 24.2 m | 2.83 | 36 of 128 |
Largest imports by value
| Product | Tonnes | Value | USD/kg | World rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheese from whole cow milk | 68,249 | USD 353 m | 5.17 | 26 of 192 |
| Coffee, green | 51,266 | USD 261 m | 5.10 | 28 of 177 |
| Wine | 74,636 | USD 258 m | 3.45 | 25 of 192 |
| Rape or colza seed | 137,109 | USD 66.9 m | 0.49 | 22 of 91 |
| Tomatoes | 24,635 | USD 64.1 m | 2.60 | 48 of 163 |
| Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) | 16,390 | USD 52.2 m | 3.19 | 37 of 161 |
| Grapes | 14,335 | USD 50.0 m | 3.49 | 49 of 188 |
| Rapeseed or canola oil, crude | 33,267 | USD 45.1 m | 1.36 | 27 of 165 |
| Beer of barley, malted | 37,548 | USD 43.7 m | 1.16 | 55 of 192 |
| Tangerines, mandarins, clementines | 29,498 | USD 42.5 m | 1.44 | 37 of 169 |
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026: quantities in tonnes and values in current US dollars as reported; exports include re-exports. Only the FAO trade items that match Husfarm production pages are included: meat covers fresh or chilled meat only (frozen meat is a separate item), and processed goods such as milled rice or flour are not listed.
Questions and answers
What are the main crops produced in Finland?
By volume, the largest products of Finland in 2024 were cow milk (2.2 million t), oats (1.2 million t), barley (1.2 million t), according to FAOSTAT.
Is Finland the world’s largest producer of anything?
Not in 2024. Its highest world rank was 5th, for oats.
How much cow milk does Finland produce per person?
About 393 kg per inhabitant in 2024, compared with a world average of 97.7 kg (production divided by population, FAOSTAT).
What does Finland export most?
By value, its largest agricultural exports in 2024 among the products covered here were butter of cow milk (USD 210 m), oats (USD 150 m), skim milk and whey powder (USD 115 m), according to FAOSTAT.
What does Finland import most?
By value, its largest agricultural imports in 2024 among the products covered here were cheese from whole cow milk (USD 353 m), coffee, green (USD 261 m), wine (USD 258 m).
Where does this data come from?
Production, trade and population figures are from FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Rankings, shares and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.