Icebreaker Otso in Oulu. Photo Tim Bird

International trade

International trade and external economic relations are a central part of Finland’s foreign and security policy. They support our competitiveness, employment and wellbeing.

Trade promotion services

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The Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Finnish embassies promote the export and internationalisation of Finnish companies.

Report on International Economic Relations and Development Cooperation

The report on international economic relations and development cooperation complements the report on foreign and security policy with more detailed trade and development policy measures. The aim is to better support Finland’s commercial and economic interests in developing markets and to increase the economic independence of countries by strengthening the responsibility of developing countries for their own development.

Current affairs

7.4.2026

Minister Tavio to lead trade mission to South Korea

Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will lead a Team Finland trade mission to South Korea's capital Seoul on 8–10 April. The Minister will be accompanied by a group of Finnish companies in the thermal energy sector.

Press releases
2.4.2026

Consultation opens on two new national general authorisations for exporting dual-use items

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs requests comments by 22 April 2026 on draft decisions on two national general authorisations for exporting dual-use items.

News
26.3.2026

Finland prepares to open consulate in Munich

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs will continue to reform its network of diplomatic missions by establishing a consulate in Munich, where Business Finland formerly had an office.

Press releases
25.3.2026

Opening Words by Foreign Minister Valtonen at the Launch of the Millennium Technology Prize

Opening words by Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen at the Launch of the Millennium Technology Prize on 25 March 2026 in Helsinki.

Speeches
24.3.2026

Kauppapolitiikka magazine: The limitless potential of space

Space offers almost limitless possibilities for business and innovation. The theme article of the latest issue of the Kauppapolitiikka trade magazine explains the diverse dimensions of the space economy and looks at its growing importance for Finnish businesses.

Press releases