Economy
Industrial output rose in September for the third month in a row
According to Statistics Estonia, in September 2026, the total production of industrial enterprises increased by 6% at constant prices compared with September last year. Output increased in all three industrial sectors: by 7.8% in mining, by 51.4% in energy production and by 3.6% in manufacturing.
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.