Estónia Balança Comercial

Estonia’s trade deficit widened to EUR 281 million in May 2025 from EUR 203 million in the same month of the previous year, as exports rose less than imports. Year-on-year, exports advanced 2% to EUR 1,573 million, with shipments rising to EU countries (3%), while falling to non-EU countries (-2%). Among commodities, notable increases were seen in agricultural products and food preparations (16%), transport equipment (15%), and electrical equipment (11%). Meanwhile, imports grew at a faster 6% to EUR 1,855 million, driven by a surge in purchases from non-EU countries (54%), despite a decline in inbound shipments from EU countries (-1%). Arrivals went up for paper and articles (11%), miscellaneous manufactured articles (8%), and electrical equipment (7%). Considering the first five months of the year, the country posted a shortfall of EUR 1,464 million, expanding from EUR 1,302 million in the corresponding period a year earlier.