Finland Current Account Balance Swings to Deficit

2026-11-12 06:14 By Judith Sib-at 1 min. read

Finland posted a current account deficit of EUR 541 million in September 2026, compared with a surplus of EUR 34 million in the same month a year earlier.

The goods account shifted to a deficit of EUR 283 million from a surplus of EUR 286 million in the previous year, as imports rose 22%, outpacing the 13% increase in exports.

The secondary income deficit also widened to EUR 157 million from EUR 99 million.

Meanwhile, the services deficit narrowed to EUR 595 million from EUR 613 million, while the primary income surplus increased to EUR 493 million from EUR 460 million.

The 12-month moving total of the current account was EUR 1.7 billion in deficit.

Separately, net capital inflow to Finland from abroad amounted to EUR 2.5 billion in September, with other investments accounting for the largest inflow at EUR 1.6 billion.

Meanwhile, direct investments recorded the largest net capital outflow at EUR 0.3 billion.



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Finland Current Account Balance Swings to Deficit
Finland posted a current account deficit of EUR 541 million in September 2026, compared with a surplus of EUR 34 million in the same month a year earlier. The goods account shifted to a deficit of EUR 283 million from a surplus of EUR 286 million in the previous year, as imports rose 22%, outpacing the 13% increase in exports. The secondary income deficit also widened to EUR 157 million from EUR 99 million. Meanwhile, the services deficit narrowed to EUR 595 million from EUR 613 million, while the primary income surplus increased to EUR 493 million from EUR 460 million. The 12-month moving total of the current account was EUR 1.7 billion in deficit. Separately, net capital inflow to Finland from abroad amounted to EUR 2.5 billion in September, with other investments accounting for the largest inflow at EUR 1.6 billion. Meanwhile, direct investments recorded the largest net capital outflow at EUR 0.3 billion.
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