Industrial production fell by 3% in May
According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2026, the total production of industrial enterprises decreased by 3% at constant prices compared with May last year. Among the three industrial sectors, output increased by 39.9% in mining but decreased by 22.9% in energy production and by 3.5% in manufacturing.
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.
Volume of retail trade turnover down by 1% in May
According to Statistics Estonia, in May, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 947 million euros. The volume of retail trade turnover decreased by 1% compared with May 2025 and was unchanged compared with April this year.
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.
Dwelling price index up by stat 3.4% in the first quarter (corrected on 19.06.2026)
According to Statistics Estonia, in the first quarter of 2026, the dwelling price index increased by 3.4% compared with the previous quarter and by 5.9% compared with the first quarter of 2025. Year on year, there was a rise in the number of purchases of dwellings outside Tallinn.
Sales of pesticides increased for the second year in a row
According to Statistics Estonia, 853.7 tonnes of pesticides by active substance were placed on the market in Estonia in 2025. This is a tenth more than the year before.