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In May, there were 5% more accommodated tourists than the year before
According to Statistics Estonia, accommodation establishments served nearly 320,300 tourists in May 2026, which is 5% more than in May last year. Year on year, there were 9% more foreign tourists, and the number of domestic tourists remained at the same level.
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HICP flash estimate: prices down by 0.4% in June
According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in June, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP), which includes the expenditures of tourists, decreased by 0.4% compared with May. Compared with June 2025, the HICP rose by 2%. This is a flash estimate which will be refined once more detailed data on June prices are received.
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In June, the confidence of industrial enterprises declined, while assessments in other sectors and among consumers improved slightly
Today, on 25 June, Statistics Estonia published the June results of the surveys that measure the economic confidence of enterprises and consumers.
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The number of international students decreased last year but their tax contribution increased
According to Statistics Estonia, in the academic year 2024/25, international students studying and working in Estonia contributed 16.6 million euros in taxes. In the same period, international graduates of the academic year 2023/24 contributed 7.5 million euros as labour taxes in Estonia. Throughout the analysed period (2017–2025), international students and graduates have contributed over 317 million euros in taxes in Estonia.
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In September, exports of goods grew by 4% and imports by 6%
According to Statistics Estonia, in September, exports of goods increased by 4% and imports by 6% compared with September 2024. In the second and third quarter, the growth in foreign trade slowed down.
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Exports of goods down by 2% in August
According to Statistics Estonia, in August 2025, exports of goods decreased by 2% compared with August 2024, while imports increased by 2%. The decline in exports of goods in August was mainly due to a fall in exports to countries outside the EU.
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Exports of goods up by 9% and imports by 11% in July
According to Statistics Estonia, in July 2025, Estonia’s exports of goods increased by 9% and imports by 11% compared with July 2024. Exports of goods amounted to over €1.4 billion and imports to nearly €1.9 billion at current prices. The trade deficit was €444 million, which is €76 million higher than in July last year.
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In the second quarter, exports of services grew by 8% and imports by 11%
According to Statistics Estonia and Eesti Pank, in the second quarter of 2025, Estonia’s exports of services grew by 8% and imports by 11%. Exports of services amounted to nearly €3.4 billion and imports to almost €2.6 billion at current prices.
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Foreign trade grew by 14% in Q1, growth slowed down in Q2
According to Statistics Estonia, in June 2025, Estonia’s exports of goods grew by 6% and imports by 5%. Exports of goods amounted to over €1.4 billion and imports to more than €1.7 billion at current prices.
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In May, electrical equipment was the most exported commodity, while agricultural products and food preparations were the top commodities in imports
According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2025, Estonia’s exports of goods grew by 2% and imports by 6%. Exports of goods amounted to about 1.6 billion and imports to nearly 1.9 billion euros at current prices. The trade deficit was 281 million euros, which is 78 million euros more than in May last year.
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Growth in foreign trade slowed down in April: exports were up by 3% and imports by 1%
According to Statistics Estonia, in April 2025, Estonia’s exports of goods grew by 3% and imports by 1%. Exports of goods amounted to about 1.6 billion and imports to nearly 1.9 billion euros at current prices. The trade deficit was 332 million euros, which is 13 million less than in April last year.
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Trade in services with non-EU countries increased the most in the first quarter
According to Statistics Estonia and Eesti Pank, in the first quarter of 2025, Estonia’s exports of services grew by 5% and imports by 11%. Exports of services amounted to over €3 billion and imports to nearly €2.5 billion at current prices. The balance of foreign trade in services was in surplus by €548 million, which is €98 million less than in the first quarter of 2024.
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Exports of goods up by 17% and imports by 13% in March
According to Statistics Estonia, in March 2025, Estonia’s exports of goods grew by 17% and imports by 13%. Exports of goods amounted to nearly €1.7 billion and imports to more than €1.9 billion at current prices. The trade deficit was €237 million, which is €12 million less than in March last year.
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Exports of goods up by 12% in February
According to Statistics Estonia, in February 2025, exports of goods increased by 12% and imports by 10%. Exports of goods amounted to nearly €1.5 billion and imports to more than €1.7 billion at current prices. The trade deficit was €264 million, which is €5 million higher than in February last year.
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Exports of goods up by 13% and imports by 16% in January
According to Statistics Estonia, in January 2025, Estonia’s exports of goods increased by 13% and imports by 16% compared with January 2024. Exports of goods amounted to over 1.5 billion and imports to 1.8 billion euros at current prices. The trade deficit was 331 million euros, which is 85 million more than in January last year.
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Exports of services up by 7% and imports by 5% in 2024
According to Statistics Estonia and Eesti Pank, in 2024, Estonia’s exports of services grew by 7% and imports by 5%. Exports of services totalled €12.5 billion and imports €9.5 billion at current prices. The balance of foreign trade in services was in surplus by €2.9 billion, which is €333 million more than in 2023.