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Economy and international trade

A significant export sector with an extensive domestic value chain

‍Exports are essential for Finland. The forest industry accounts for approximately one sixth of the value of Finland’s export of goods. In the midst of intense international competition, favorable operating environment for companies and Finland’s competitiveness must be ensured.
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The forest industries support approximately 166,500 jobs in Finland, generate €17.4 billion in value added and contribute nearly €4 billion

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The impact of tariffs on the forest industry International trade is undergoing upheaval due to geopolitical forces. The wave triggered

Great economic importance

The forest industry is of major economic importance to Finland. This is underpinned by an extensive domestic value chain and the fact that the majority of production is exported.

In 2025, the forest industry’s total impact on the Finnish economy amounted to EUR 50.7 billion. The industry generated a total of EUR 17.4 billion in direct and indirect value added. The indirect output generated by investments in the sector amounted to EUR 1.8 billion.

The forest industry supports a total of 166,500 jobs. In 2025, it directly employed approximately 36,000 people, supported a further 93,800 jobs indirectly and 36,700 jobs through induced effects from income generated by the industry.

The extensive domestic value chain is also reflected in the tax revenue generated for society. The forest industry contributes EUR 4 billion in tax revenue in Finland.

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The forest industries support approximately 166,500 jobs in Finland, generate €17.4 billion in value added and contribute nearly €4 billion

Articles

The impact of tariffs on the forest industry International trade is undergoing upheaval due to geopolitical forces. The wave triggered

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Production volumes in the forest industry vary from quarter to quarter. Many different factors affect this variation, such as the

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The majority of forest industry production is exported, and its share of Finland’s goods exports has averaged 19% since 2016.

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The volume of forest industry exports by product type 1960–2025.