Economy
Volume of retail trade turnover up by 4% in September
According to Statistics Estonia, in September, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 971 million euros. Compared with September 2025, the volume of retail trade turnover increased by 4%. Stores selling manufactured goods had the biggest impact on this increase.
Construction prices increased by 3.8% in the third quarter year on year
According to Statistics Estonia, in the third quarter of 2026, the construction price index increased by 3.8% compared with the third quarter of 2025 and by 1% compared with the second quarter of this year. Rising wages and the higher prices of building materials had the biggest impact on the index in the third quarter.
Exports of goods grew by 3% and imports by 10% in August
According to Statistics Estonia, in August 2026, Estonia’s exports of goods increased by 3% and imports by 10% compared with August last year. Exports of goods amounted to about 1.5 billion and imports to more than 1.8 billion euros at current prices. The trade deficit was 360 million euros.