# Finnish trade and import-export trends

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/finnish-trade-and-import-export-trends
> Updated: 2026-08-18T11:28:39.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Finland’s trade landscape has seen significant shifts in both export and import sectors. In the second quarter of 2026, total exports of goods and services reached a record 34.6 billion euros, a 15% increase from the previous year. This growth was driven by goods, particularly a 25% surge in exports to the United States, which included the delivery of a 1.9 billion euro cruise ship.

Conversely, the import sector experienced a sharp contraction in specific areas. Low-value e-commerce shipments from outside the EU to Finland fell by 76.3% in July compared to the previous year. This decline followed the removal of duty-free status for shipments under 150 euros. Officials noted that these regulatory changes, supported by EU-level policy shifts, aim to level the playing field for domestic retailers. This trend was further reflected in a 17% decrease in web traffic to Chinese marketplaces between January and July.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-18: Finland sees sharp drop in low-value e-commerce imports

Low-value e-commerce shipments to Finland dropped 76.3 percent year-on-year in July following the removal of duty-free status for goods under 150 euros.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/finland-sees-sharp-drop-in-low-value-e-commerce-imports

### 2026-08-12: Finland exports reach record 34.6 billion euros in Q2

Finland's exports reached a record 34.6 billion euros in Q2, driven by a 25% surge in goods sent to the US, including a major cruise ship delivery, despite a decline in service exports.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/finland-exports-reach-record-346-billion-euros-in-q2

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