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

19.4.2016

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