According to the customs, the value of Finnish export during the month was nearly euro 4.6 billion.
The value of exports was slightly higher in October compared to September this year.
Similarly, the value of imports decreased by eight per cent in October compared with the year be-fore and the value of imports was nearly euro 4.8 billion.
Calculated from the beginning of the year, exports diminished by four per cent and imports de-creased by seven per cent, said the Customs.