---
title: "To What Extent Does Finland Engage in International Trade of Services?"
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date_published: "2023-11-30"
series: "ETLA Raportit - Reports"
series_number: "142"
issn:
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  - "2323-2455"
jel_codes:
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language: "fi"
publisher: "ETLA Economic Research"
pdf_url: "https://www.etla.fi/wp-content/uploads/ETLA-Raportit-Reports-142.pdf"
identifier: "https://www.etla.fi/julkaisut/id/ETLA-Raportit---Reports-142"
abstract_translations:
  en: "This report examines the development and composition of Finland’s international trade in services compared to other countries. The findings reveal a substantial growth in Finland’s service exports, though at a slower pace than the EU average. Different countries have specialized in various types of services. Finland stands out for its prominent presence in IT services and software, while Sweden specializes in music services, and Denmark in maritime transport services. Both Finland and Denmark have focused their service exports in specific areas. In the future, diversifying the range of service exports is crucial."
---

# To What Extent Does Finland Engage in International Trade of Services?

**Published:** 2023-11-30  
**Categories:** Rapporter  
**URL:** https://www.etla.fi/sv/publikationer/rapporter/to-what-extent-does-finland-engage-in-international-trade-of-services/

#### Abstract

This report examines the development and composition of Finland’s international trade in services compared to other countries. The findings reveal a substantial growth in Finland’s service exports, though at a slower pace than the EU average. Different countries have specialized in various types of services. Finland stands out for its prominent presence in IT services and software, while Sweden specializes in music services, and Denmark in maritime transport services. Both Finland and Denmark have focused their service exports in specific areas. In the future, diversifying the range of service exports is crucial.

---

## Additional Information

**Issn:** 2323-2447, 2323-2455 (Pdf)

**Jel:** F14, L8

**Kansikuva:** https://www.etla.fi/wp-content/uploads/etla-raportit-reports-142-kansi.jpg

**Key Words:** Comparison, Exports, Internationalization, Imports, Service

**Kieli:** fi

**Kirjoittajat:** Ali-Yrkkö, Jyrki - Kuosmanen, Natalia

**Lataa Pdf:** https://www.etla.fi/wp-content/uploads/ETLA-Raportit-Reports-142.pdf

**Paivays:** 30.11.2023

**Saatavuus:** 2

**Sarja:** ETLA Raportit - Reports

**Sarja Nro:** 142

**Sivuja:** 16

**Publication Research:** No

65352



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