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According to Statistics Estonia, in April 2019, compared to April 2018, the exports and imports of goods increased by 4%. Since the beginning of the year, exports and imports have been on an upward trend compared to the same period of the previous year.

According to Statistics Estonia and Eesti Pank, in the second quarter of 2022, Estonia’s exports of services grew by 32% while imports of services fell by 5% year on year. In the second quarter of this year, Estonia’s exports of services totalled 2.5 billion euros and imports of services 1.8 billion euros.

According to Statistics Estonia, in January 2022, Estonia’s exports of goods increased by 35% and imports by 36% compared to January 2021. Trade growth was significantly boosted by the increased exports and imports and higher prices of mineral fuels and electricity.

Helle Bunder, leading analyst at Statistics Estonia, said that, in April, the volume of industrial production increased in most major manufacturing activities, while in May output rose in just a few of the main industries. “Looking at the larger industries, output increased marginally, by less than one percent, in the manufacture of wood (0.6%) and food products (0.3%). Among the major activities, output decreased in the manufacture of fabricated metal products (5.4%), electrical equipment (3.9%) and computers and electronic products (12.6%),” noted Bunder. In May this year, 65.5% of the total

According to Statistics Estonia, in April, exports of goods increased by 54% and imports by 51% year on year. The trade growth was influenced by last year’s low reference base as well as by the increase in exports and imports of mineral products, electrical equipment and transport equipment.

According to Statistics Estonia and Eesti Pank, in the second quarter, Estonia’s exports of services grew by 46% and imports of services by 125% year on year. Exports and imports of services amounted to 1.8 billion euros. Foreign trade in services was affected the most by growth in telecommunications, computer and information services, and transport services.

According to Statistics Estonia, in the third quarter of 2021, the gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 8.6% year on year. The GDP at current prices was 7.9 billion euros.

Lauri Veski, team lead of consumer price statistics at Statistics Estonia, said that, compared with April last year, the more expensive healthcare services, food products and transport and housing had the biggest impact on the consumer price index. “In April, there were changes in the price lists of healthcare services, which affect the index both annually and monthly. Compared with April 2024, prices have increased across almost all categories of goods and services. Clothing and footwear are again the only exception, as their prices were down by 4.5%,” noted Veski. Compared with March, the