Tuontien

Tuontien is the genitive plural form of the Finnish noun tuonti, meaning imports. Tuonti refers to the act of bringing goods or services into a country from abroad, as well as the imported goods themselves. The form tuontien is used to express possession or attributes, such as tuontien arvo (the value of imports) or tuontien määrä (the amount of imports).

Origin and grammar: Tuonti stems from the verb tuoda (to bring). It is a neutral noun, and tuontien is its genitive plural, used in phrases describing imports.

Economic role: Imports consist of goods and services produced abroad and brought into the domestic economy. They influence consumer choices, production inputs, and the overall balance of trade and current account. In Finland, as an EU member, most imports enter under the EU customs regime and are subject to value-added tax on import.

Regulatory and data context: Import activity is governed by customs and tax rules; some goods require licenses or have restrictions. Trade statistics, published by national agencies and Eurostat, itemize tuonti by product and country of origin using standardized classifications.