Finnish exports made an upwards turn in September after a six-month period of dormancy and decline. According to monthly figures issued by the Board of Customs, exports grew by 7 per cent year-on-year in September to a total of Ђ4,100 million.
The last time the monthly figures exceeded those of 12 months previously was in February of this year.
Imports declined by 2 per cent from September 2002 to stand at roughly Ђ3,000 million. The September 2003 balance of payments trade surplus on goods and services rose to rather more than Ђ1,100 million.
Source: Helsingin Sanomad
