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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
FinlandFinland Import Prices YoY climbed to 6.7% in April 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased May 2026
Finland Import Prices YoY climbed to 6.7% in April 2026, released May 2026, up 3.7% from March's 3.0% reading. The print exceeded the 3.6% consensus by 3.1%. Import Prices YoY has now risen for 5 consecutive months. Import Prices YoY is now the highest in 37 months.
Latest Release
6.7
Actual
3.6
Consensus
3
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.63 percentage points
across last 12 releases
Last Call
May 2026
Predicted: 3.48
Actual: 6.7
Error: -3.23
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.35 | COMMODITIES | Bearish XAU | → View |
| GBP/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.25 | FOREX | Bearish GBP | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Import Prices YoY (Finland) was reported at 6.7% in May 2026. This beat the market consensus of 3.6% by 3.1%. The reading rose from the previous value of 3%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through May 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged -1.37%, ranging from -3.1% to 6.7% across 10 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 0.73%, up from the prior three at -1.8%. Volatility over the past year (σ 2.76%) is higher than the prior year (σ 1.25%). In May readings over the past 3 years, Import Prices YoY has averaged 0.4%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with XAU/USD (Bearish XAU). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 0.63%.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for June 24, 2026.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update May 2026.
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About Import Prices YoY — Finland
DEFINITION
Import Prices YoY is a financial indicator that measures the change in the prices of goods and services imported into a country over a period of one year. This indicator is used to track the impact of international trade on a country's economy and can provide valuable insights into inflation and the strength of the domestic currency. It is closely monitored by policymakers, investors, and businesses to assess the competitiveness of a country's imports and its overall economic health.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Trade-balance and tariff data inform exchange-rate fundamentals and feed directly into GDP via the net-exports channel. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Apr 2026): actual 6.7 %, consensus 3.6 %. Prior reading (Mar 2026): 3 %. Before that (Feb 2026): -2.1 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a materially higher reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection.