Trade promotion services

The Trade Promotion Services under the Ministry for Foreign Affairs help Finnish companies advance their exports and go global. Our wide international network supports companies in identifying market opportunities, making use of up-to-date market information and insights, and building contacts.

Market Opportunities

Shortcut to international markets for Finnish companies including sales leads, business opportunities, future development trends and reviews on different countries.

Access2Markets service

The European Commission provides useful information for companies on export to non-EU countries and import into the EU. 

Current affairs

17.9.2026

Finnish Internet Forum 2026 tarkastelee digitaalista suvereniteettia ja internetin ikärajoituksia

Finnish Internet Forum järjestetään yhteistyössä eduskunnan tulevaisuusvaliokunnan kanssa keskiviikkona 7. lokakuuta 2026. Tapahtuman pääaiheina ovat tänä vuonna digitaalinen suvereniteetti sekä verkon ikärajoitukset ja lasten turvallisuus. Keskusteluja taustoittavat tekoälyn kehitys ja sen vaikutukset internetin toimintaan.

Press releases
11.9.2026

WTO Public Forum 2026 highlights the role of services as a driver of world trade

The WTO Public Forum, held in Geneva on 15–17 September, brings together more than 2,000 experts to discuss the role of international trade in promoting sustainable growth and prosperity. In the forum, Finland is organising a side event on the importance of services for sustainable mining, together with the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) partnership programme.

News
10.9.2026

Business opportunities in the Tanzanian digitalisation and minerals sector showcased in Helsinki

The EU-Tanzania Business Roadshow event, which will be held in Finland on 28 September, is part of a series of business events connecting European and Tanzanian businesses, investors and institutions.

News
9.9.2026

Updated online course enhances knowledge of sanctions

Effective enforcement of sanctions requires up-to-date knowledge and an understanding of sanctions and how they are applied. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has updated the content of the Introduction to Sanctions online course, which is open to everyone. The online course is now also available in Swedish.

Press releases
28.8.2026

Confederation of Finnish Industries recognises ambassadors with award

The Confederation of Finnish Industries (EK) has recognised the Finnish Ambassador to Norway, Teemu Tanner, and Team Finland Mercosur for their outstanding work to promote Finnish exports. In addition, an honourable mention was given to the financing programme SISU implemented by Finnvera and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs.

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