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Trade in Finland

Finland was the world’s 42nd largest exporter of goods and 33rd largest exporter of commercial services in 2021. Export values were $82.0 and $32.8 billion USD respectively. Finland’s top export category was manufactures, followed by fuels and mining products, and agricultural products. In 2020, Finland’s main export destination markets for goods and services trade were to Germany, Sweden and the United States, with trade representing 71.63 per cent of GDP. In terms of imports, Finland is the world’s 44th largest importer of goods and 32nd largest importer of commercial services. Import values were $86.0 and $35.7 billion USD respectively in 2021. Finland’s top import category was manufactures, followed by fuels and mining products and agricultural products. Leading import partners were Germany, Sweden and the Russian Federation. Finland is a member of the European Union, which is part of 45 different Regional Trade Agreements, including with Central America, Pacific States and Eastern and Southern Africa States.
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General Information

This section includes general information on the economy, legal system, official languages and links to additional demographic information.

Official Name

Republic of Finland

Abbreviation

FI

Capital

Helsinki

WTO Membership Date

1 January 1995

Legal System

civil law system based on the Swedish model

Language

Finnish, Swedish

Number of Time Zone(s)

1

Additional Information

Financial Information

This section includes financial information such as the currency, exchange rate lookup and local banks issuing trade finance.

Currency

Euro

Exchange Rate

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GTFP Confirming Banks

Through the IFC's Global Trade Finance Program (GTFP) bank network, local financial institutions can establish working partnerships with a vast number of major international banks in the Program that can broaden access to finance and reduce cash collateral requirements. This extends and complements the capacity of banks to deliver trade finance by providing risk mitigation on a per-transaction basis in challenging markets where trade lines may be limited.
  • Aktia Bank PLC - Helsinki, Finland - SWIFT: HELSFIHH

  • Credit Agricole CIB Helsinki - Helsinki, Finland - SWIFT: BSUIFIHH

  • Danske Bank Helsinki - Helsinki, Finland - SWIFT: DABAFIHX

  • Nordea Bank Finland PLC - Helsinki, Finland - SWIFT: NDEAFIHH

  • OP Corporate Bank - Helsinki, Finland - SWIFT: OKOYFIHH

  • Sampo Bank PLC - Helsinki, Finland - SWIFT: PSPBFIHH

  • SEB Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland - SWIFT: ESSEFIHX

  • Svenska Handelsbanken Finland - Helsinki, Finland - SWIFT: HANDFIHH

Contact Information

This section includes contact information for business support organizations and national resources.

Business Support Organizations

Industrial Property Offices

  • Finnish Patent and Registration Office (PRH)

SPS Enquiry Points

Sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) enquiry points are government agencies designated to answer questions about trade requirements.
  • Ministry of Employment and the Economy (in Finland)
    Phone: +(358 29) 516 001
    Website: http://www.tem.fi

    P.O. Box 32

    [email protected]

TBT Enquiry Points

Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) enquiry points are government agencies designated to answer questions about trade requirements.
  • For technical regulations and conformity assessment procedures:
    Ministry of Employment and the Economy (in Finland)
    Phone: +(358) 29 516001
    Website: http://www.tem.fi

    P.O. Box 32

    [email protected]

Additional Information

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Last Reviewed: June, 2023

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