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HICP flash estimate: prices down by 1.2% in September

According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in September 2025, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP), which includes the expenditures of tourists, decreased by 1.2% compared with August. Compared with September last year, the HICP rose by 5.2%. The HICP is a flash estimate, which will be revised based on the September price data.

Read more 1. October 2025
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Construction prices rose by 1.5% last year

According to Statistics Estonia, the construction price index, which expresses the change in construction expenditures, increased by 1.5% in 2025 compared with the average of 2024. The rising cost of materials was the main reason for the increase in the construction price index.

Read more 21. January 2026
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In May the number of tourists in accommodation establishments increased

According to Statistics Estonia, in May 237,000 foreign and domestic tourists stayed in the accommodation establishments of Estonia, which was 11% more than in the same month of the previous year. The number of tourists exceeded the May 2008 results, the best May month for accommodation establishments of the past decade, by 5%.
Read more 12. July 2011
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In May the trade deficit was the smallest of the year

According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2011 compared to the same month of the previous year, exports grew by 53% and imports by 44% at current prices. Due to a faster growth in exports compared to imports, also the foreign trade deficit decreased.
Read more 11. July 2011
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In May the growth of industrial production slightly slowed down

According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2011 the production of industrial enterprises grew 26% compared to May of the previous year. If during the last eight months the production grew around 30%, then in May the growth of industrial production slightly slowed down compared to May of the previous year.
Read more 1. July 2011
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Retail sales grew also in May

According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2011 compared to May of the previous year the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 2% at constant prices.
Read more 30. June 2011
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Producer price indices increased in May

According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2011 the producer price index of industrial output changed by 0.5% compared to April and by 4.8% compared to May of the previous year.
Read more 20. June 2011