Finland’s exports of health technology continue to set new records

Finland’s exports of health technology continue to set new records

fihta healthtech exports19.4.2016

Finnish health technology exports continue to grow strongly. The value of exports rose to a new record level of €1.92 billion in 2015, an increase of 6.6% compared to the previous year. Trade in health technology also delivered a new record for the balance of trade, with a positive balance of €896 million for the year. The strongest growth was seen in the in vitro diagnostics segment, where 16% growth led to exports of in vitro diagnostics exceeding €500 million for the first time. Europe accounted 36% of the export trade and the biggest target markets where Germany, France and UK.

Source: Fihta