Finland posted a trade surplus of EUR 0.16 billion in October 2025, shifting from a deficit of EUR 0.48 billion in the corresponding month last year, according to preliminary estimates. Exports climbed by 9.3% year-on-year to EUR 6.9 billion, driven by higher shipments to both EU (0.2%) and non-EU countries (22.8%). Among key trading partners, exports increased notably to Switzerland (173%), Russia (169.4%), Germany (6.4%), the US (30.2%), China (13.4%), and Poland (19.8%). Meanwhile, imports rose by 2% to EUR 6.74 billion, weighed down by decreased purchases from both EU (-0.2%) and non-EU countries (-1.8%). Imports rose mainly from the US (23.8%), Taiwan (257.3%), Brazil (113.2%), and the Netherlands (12.9%). Considering the January to October period, the country recorded a deficit of EUR 0.17 billion, narrowing sharply from EUR 2.5 billion in the corresponding period a year ago.