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The annual statistics on postal and small freight delivery are published jointly by Statistics Finland and the Finnish Communications Regulatory Authority. The statistics contain data on the delivery activity taking place within industry 6411, National post activities, and on its turnover, as well as on the delivery and small freight activity that takes place outside actual post activities. The statistics cover all enterprises of the National post activities industry 6411 and the largest enterprises in industry 6412, Courier activities other than national post activities. In addition, the examination extends to a number of enterprises outside the aforementioned industries practising small freight delivery. The data are collected from the enterprises with mailed questionnaires. The data content of the inquiry and the used classification have been specified by a working group set up for the development of post activities. The statistics are used to monitor prevailing competition in the post activities industry and to produce data for EU statistics and other information needs.

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