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Sales of New Cars In Finland

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Sales of New Cars In Finland – Data, Trends, Charts & Analysis

Here you will find annual car sales figures for Finland. These statistics are Total Market Volumes, which include passenger cars as well as light commercial vehicles (LCVs).

Since the late 1990s, the Finnish car market has fluctuated between 95,000 and 165,000 annual sales. From a peak of over 163,000 sales in 2005, the market fell back to under 100,000 sales in 2009. After this, the market rebounded to above 135,000 sales in two years but fell again in the next two years. A five-year winning streak from 2014 to 2018 was broken in 2019, as car sales have returned to the average of the past 20 years. LCV sales typically make up around 10% of total car sales in Finland.

Finland Automotive Sales Data & Recent Highlights

The Finland car sales market has been fluctuating in recent years. There was a sharp decline in sales in 2020, followed by a slight recovery in 2021. However, there was another decline in sales in 2022. There are a number of factors that have contributed to the volatility of the Finland car sales market. These include the economic slowdown, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the chip shortage.

The economic slowdown has led to a decrease in disposable income, which has made it difficult for people to afford cars. The COVID-19 pandemic has also disrupted the supply chain, making it difficult to import cars. And the chip shortage has affected the production of new cars.

Despite the volatility, the Finland car sales market is expected to continue to grow in the coming years. The economy is expected to recover, and the government is taking steps to address the challenges facing the market, such as reducing import duties and improving the road infrastructure.

Interesting Finland New Car Sales Stats

  • Best Sales Year Volume: 148,161 units sold
  • Worst Sales Year Volume: 55,836 units sold
  • Average Sales Per Year: 111,497.0 units sold
  • Total Sales Units (since 2005): 3,679,400 units sold

Top 5 Most Popular Automotive Brands In Finland

The top 5 car brands sold in Finland. These brands have been consistently popular in Finland for many years. They offer a wide range of models to choose from, and they are known for their reliability and affordability and all of them have a long history in the region.

  1. Toyota
  2. Volkswagen
  3. Skoda
  4. Volvo
  5. Kia

Finland New Motor Vehicle Sales Table

Year Sales Growth
1990 139,095
1991 92,483 -33.51
1992 68,547 -25.88
1993 55,836 -18.54
1994 67,201 20.35
1995 79,890 18.88
1996 95,830 19.95
1997 104,507 9.05
1998 125,751 20.33
1999 136,324 8.41
2000 134,646 -1.23
2001 109,487 -18.69
2002 116,877 6.75
2003 142,222 21.69
2004 142,439 0.15
2005 148,161 4.02
2006 145,700 -1.66
2007 125,608 -13.79
2008 139,669 11.19
2009 90,574 -35.15
2010 111,968 23.62
2011 126,123 12.64
2012 111,251 -11.79
2013 103,455 -7.01
2014 106,237 2.69
2015 108,819 2.43
2016 118,991 9.35
2017 120,480 1.25
2018 120,480 0.00
2019 114,202 -5.21
2020 96,392 -15.60
2021 98,481 2.17
2022 81,674 -17.07

Finland New Motor Vehicle Sales Chart

Sources: Manufacturers, ANDC, JATO Dynamics.