Finland

• Promosalons’ Finnish subsidiary is headed by Tiina Sounela / Business France Helsinki. With Russia and the Baltic states on the doorstep, Finland is a gateway between East and West. In this new and sparsely populated country (5,5 million) with a very open, solvent and technologically advanced market, innovation and the high-tech industry play an increasing role and largely account for the healthy economy. Every year 4 000 Finns visit French trade shows.)

Practical information

Time difference with France (summer/winter): + 1hr / + 1hr
Office opening hours: 9.00–17.00
Weekly closing: Saturday/Sunday
Annual holidays: July
Public holidays in 2017: 06/01, 14/04, 17/04, 01/05, 25/05, 06/12, 25/12, 26/12
Phone number: +358 97 5994 514

Facts and economic indicators

Population: 5,5 million
Official languages: Finnish, Swedish
Usual language (for brochures): English
Political system: Democratic Republic

Currency: euro
GNP 2016: 236,9 billion €
Economic growth 2016 : + 2,2 %
Inflation 2016 : + 0,4 %

Imports (2015): 78,4 billion EUR
Exports (2015): 77,3 billion EUR
Principal trading partners: Germany, Russia, Sweden, China, Netherlands, USA, France