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HICP flash estimate: prices up by 0.5% in September
According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in September, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP), which includes the expenditures of tourists, increased by 0.5% compared with August and by 3% compared with September 2025. This is a flash estimate which will be refined once more detailed data on September prices are received.
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Confidence remains the highest in the retail trade sector and the lowest in construction
On 25 September, Statistics Estonia published the results of the business and consumer surveys for September. Compared with the previous month, confidence has improved slightly among retail trade and construction enterprises and has fallen a little in the services and industry sectors. Consumer confidence has remained at the same level as in August.
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65% of people and 34% of enterprises use AI
The latest information technology surveys conducted by Statistics Estonia show that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) increased significantly in 2026 compared with the year before. AI use was up both among enterprises and among individuals, with the use of AI tools for private purposes rising by 53%. There was also a rise in the use of internet-connected devices, such as smart TVs and smart watches.
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HICP flash estimate: prices up by 0.3% in August
According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in August 2026, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP), which includes the expenditures of tourists, increased by 0.3% compared with July. Compared with August last year, the HICP rose by 1.3%. This is a flash estimate which will be refined once more detailed data on August prices are received.
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Volume of retail trade turnover up by 4% in September
According to Statistics Estonia, in September, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 971 million euros. Compared with September 2025, the volume of retail trade turnover increased by 4%. Stores selling manufactured goods had the biggest impact on this increase.
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Stores selling manufactured goods were the main driver of the increased volume of retail trade turnover in August
According to Statistics Estonia, in August, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 974 million euros. Compared with August 2025, the volume of turnover increased by 6%, which was influenced the most by stores selling manufactured goods.
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Volume of retail trade turnover up by 4% in July
According to Statistics Estonia, in July, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 982 million euros. Compared with July 2025, the volume of retail trade turnover increased by 4%. Enterprises engaged in the retail sale of automotive fuel had the biggest impact on this increase.
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Turnover volume of grocery stores up in June after a long decline
According to Statistics Estonia, in June, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 950 million euros. The volume of turnover increased by 1% compared with the same month of 2025.
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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.
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The rise in retail trade volume slowed down in April
According to Statistics Estonia, in April, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 954 million euros. The volume of retail trade turnover increased by 2% year on year and decreased by 4% compared with March this year.
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Retail trade volume up by 7% in March
According to Statistics Estonia, in March, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 975 million euros. Compared with March 2025, the volume of retail trade turnover increased by 7%. The increase in retail trade volume in March was mainly driven by enterprises engaged in the retail sale of automotive fuel.
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Retail trade volume up by 5% in February
According to Statistics Estonia, in February, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 840 million euros. Compared with February 2025, the volume of retail trade turnover grew by 5%.
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Retail trade volume up by 8% in January
According to Statistics Estonia, in January, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 885 million euros. Compared with January 2025, the volume of retail trade turnover increased by 8%.
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Turnover volume in retail trade grew by 2% last year
According to the preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, the total turnover of retail trade enterprises in 2025 was 10.8 billion euros. Compared with 2024, the volume of turnover increased by 2% last year.
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The volume of retail trade turnover in November was unchanged year on year
According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2025, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 907 million euros. Compared with November 2024, the volume of retail trade turnover remained at the same level.
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Volume of retail trade turnover continued to grow in October
According to Statistics Estonia, in October 2025, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was €941 million. Compared with October 2024, the volume of retail trade turnover was up by 4%.