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In July the growth in retail sales continued

Date 31.08.2015

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According to Statistics Estonia, in July 2015 compared to July of the previous year, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 9% at constant prices.

In September the retail sales turned from decrease to increase

Date 29.10.2010

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According to Statistics Estonia, in September 2010 compared to September of the previous year the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 1% at constant prices. The decline in retail trade enterprises that had lasted for nearly two and a half years turned to a rise again in September this year.

Growth in number of job vacancies slowed in the fourth quarter

Date 08.03.2023

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According to Statistics Estonia, in the fourth quarter of 2022, there were 11,289 job vacancies in the enterprises, institutions and organisations of Estonia. This is 1.7% more than in the same quarter of 2021. Fewer than 7,000 persons left their job at the initiative of the employer.

Pesticide sales are breaking records

Date 10.06.2022

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In 2021, 894 tonnes of pesticides by active substance were placed on the market in Estonia. This is the largest annual sales of pesticides in Estonia over the years. The majority of these pesticides were herbicides.

Main changes in Intrastat 2025

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Statistical thresholds In 2025, the statistical threshold for the dispatches of goods is 350,000 euros (last year, it was the same). It means that, in 2025, Intrastat data have to be submitted by those enterprises whose turnover of goods dispatched to European Union countries exceeded 350,000 euros in 2024. If enterprises exceed the statistical threshold in 2025, they will also have to submit Intrastat data. Statistics Estonia has decided that the arrivals questionnaire will be abandoned from 2025. After three years of analysis it is now clear that the data on the movement of goods received

In May the trade in machinery and equipment declined the most

Date 24.07.2009

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According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2009 exports of goods at current prices were 31% less and imports 41% less than in the same month of the previous year. The decrease in trade was primarily caused by the steep decline in the exports and imports of machinery and equipment.

In October the trade deficit decreased

Date 10.12.2010

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According to Statistics Estonia, in October 2010 compared to October 2009, exports of goods from Estonia grew by 47% and imports to Estonia by 38%. Bigger growth in exports compared to imports decreased also the trade deficit.

In February foreign trade deficit decreased significantly

Date 09.04.2009

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According to the preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, in February the foreign trade deficit accounted for 1.1 billion kroons. The trade deficit was on such a low level last in May 2001.

Retail sales grew also in November

Date 31.12.2010

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According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2010 compared to November of the previous year the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 5% at constant prices. Retail sales grew for the third month in succession.

Trade in March was smaller than a year ago

Date 11.05.2009

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According to the preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, in March 2009 exports of goods from Estonia amounted to 8.3 billion kroons at current prices and imports to Estonia 10 billion kroons. Compared to March of the previous year, both exports and imports decreased, but compared to the previous month increased.