In August 2025, Estonia's trade deficit expanded to EUR 263.7 million, up from EUR 200.9 million in the same month the previous year. This change was due to a decline in exports alongside a rise in imports. Exports saw a 2% year-on-year decrease, totaling EUR 1,425.8 million. This decline was driven by a significant drop in shipments to non-EU countries, which fell by 16%, while exports to EU countries experienced a modest increase of 3%. Noteworthy increases were observed in exports of textiles and textile articles (up by 12%), transport equipment (up by 11%), and agricultural products and food preparations (up by 5%).
On the import front, there was a 2% increase, with the total value reaching EUR 1,689.5 million. This rise was led by an 11% increase in purchases from non-EU countries, although imports from EU countries remained unchanged. Significant increases in imports were noted in wood and wood articles (up by 95%) and various manufactured articles (up by 53%).
For the first eight months of the year, the country recorded a trade deficit of EUR 2,512.4 million, widening from EUR 2,167.7 million in the same timeframe the previous year.
