Current account was in surplus and the net international investment position strengthened in the fourth quarter of 2021

The current account was EUR 0.1 billion in surplus in the fourth quarter of 2021. The value of goods exports in balance of payments terms grew by 24 per cent from twelve months back. In turn, goods imports grew by 37 per cent. At the same time, the value of service exports increased by 18 per cent year-on-year and the value of service imports rose by 24 per cent. The primary income account was in deficit. Compared to the previous quarter, the net international investment position strengthened. The data appear from Statistics Finland's statistics on balance of payments and international investment position.