Helsingin Sanomat reports that Finnish music exports — including such acts as HIM, CHILDREN OF BODOM, APOCALYPTICA and NIGHTWISH — achieved their all-time best result in 2009, according to a study commissioned by Music Export Finland (Musex).

For 2009 the overall market value of music exports was estimated at 32 million euros (approximately $46 million), which indicated a growth rate of 38 percent (9 million euros) from the year before.

The 2009 figure also eclipsed that of the previous peak year of 2005. Back then the music exports industry was estimated as having amassed nearly 29 million euros (approximately $42 million) in sales revenue.

Read the entire report from Helsingin Sanomat. Source: Blabbermouth.net