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

30.4.2026

Maria Paaso appointed as Special Adviser to Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Tavio

Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio has invited Maria Paaso to serve as his Special Adviser. Paaso started in her new post on 27 April 2026.

Press releases
27.4.2026

Minister Tavio to lead trade mission to Australia and New Zealand

Finnish Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will lead a Team Finland trade mission to Australia and New Zealand between 28 April and 5 May 2026.

Press releases
23.4.2026

EU-Mercosur-sopimuksen väliaikainen soveltaminen alkaa – tullialennukset tulevat yritysten hyödynnettäviksi heti

EU:n ja Mercosur-maiden välisen kauppasopimuksen väliaikainen soveltaminen alkaa 1. toukokuuta 2026. Sopimuksen mukaiset tullialennukset alkavat asteittain ja tietyiltä tuotteilta tullit poistuvat kokonaan heti ensimmäisestä päivästä lähtien. Valtaosalla tuotteista tullit poistuvat siirtymäajan puitteissa, jolloin ensimmäinen osuus alennusta tapahtuu toukokuun alussa.

News
16.4.2026

Speech by Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio at AmCham Finland's Transatlantic opportunity event in Tampere

Speech by Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio at AmCham Finland's Transatlantic opportunity event in Tampere on 15 April 2026.

Speeches
15.4.2026

Perceptions matter - fresh boost to Finland’s food country image

Finland’s food country image will be updated together with stakeholders and companies. The aim is to enhance Finland’s food country image so that it stands out and attracts interest and to update the export materials to promote the image.

News