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In October, export growth was supported by the exports of goods of Estonian origin

Date 09.12.2016
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According to Statistics Estonia, in October 2016, the exports of goods increased by 2% and imports by 3% compared to October of the previous year. Compared to October 2015, the exports of goods of Estonian origin increased by 3% and re-exports, i.e. the exportation of goods imported from a foreign country, stayed at the same level.

There were over 11,000 job vacancies in the first quarter

Date 06.06.2023
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According to Statistics Estonia, in the first quarter of 2023, there were 11,461 job vacancies in the enterprises, institutions and organisations of Estonia. This is 12% less than in the same quarter of 2022. Over 6,000 persons left their job at the initiative of the employer.

Highest ever value of imports recorded in June

Date 10.08.2021
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According to Statistics Estonia, in June, exports of goods increased by 26% and imports by 45% year on year. In the second quarter as a whole, exports grew by 41% and imports by 49% year on year.

Last year, the volume of freight transport through ports decreased by nearly a third, rail transport by 43%

Date 05.02.2024
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According to Statistics Estonia, the volume of freight transport through ports fell by 31% in 2023. A total of 23 million tonnes of goods were transported through Estonian ports, 10 million tonnes less than a year earlier. Estonian railways carried a total of 10.1 million tonnes of freight last year, 43% less than in 2022.

In May, the producer price index of industrial output increased by 8.4% year on year

Date 21.06.2021
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In May 2021, the producer price index of industrial output, which expresses changes in the producer prices of industrial goods manufactured in Estonia for the domestic market and for export, increased by 1.6% compared to April 2021 and by 8.4% compared to May 2020.

In April, there were significantly more tourists than last year

Date 08.06.2021
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According to Statistics Estonia, in April, Estonian accommodation establishments served 59,000 tourists, which is over three times more than in April last year. The numbers of foreign and domestic tourists both increased.

12. Responsible Consumption and Production

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The focus of the global goal “Responsible Consumption and Production” is sustainable production and consumption patterns, more efficient use of resources and activities that reduce human impact on the environment and health. The 2030 Agenda lays down implementing the 10-Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns. The essence of the programmes is sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources. Food waste must be reduced by a half and food losses must be reduced in production and supply chains. The agenda highlights the need for environmentally

In August, housing again had a bigger impact on the consumer price index

Date 07.09.2021
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According to Statistics Estonia, in August 2021, the consumer price index increased by 0.7% compared to July 2021 and by 5.0% compared to August 2020. Goods were 3.8% and services 7.3% more expensive than in August last year.