In November 2025, Estonia experienced an increase in its trade deficit, reaching EUR 298 million compared to EUR 226 million in November 2024. This change was primarily driven by a 7% rise in imports, totaling EUR 1,911 million. The increase was fueled by heightened purchases from both EU countries, which rose by 2%, and non-EU countries, which saw a significant 36% increase. Key sectors contributing to this growth included mineral products, with a 57% surge; agricultural products and foodstuffs, up by 11%; and rubber and plastic products, which increased by 5%.
In contrast, exports grew by a modest 3%, amounting to EUR 1,613 million. This growth was largely due to a 7% increase in sales to EU countries, while exports to non-EU countries declined by 6%. Despite a 68% rise in mineral product exports, overall export growth was dampened by a 7% decrease in agricultural products and foodstuffs, and a 2% drop in chemical industry raw materials.
Throughout the January–November period, Estonia's total trade deficit reached EUR 3,535 million, a notable increase from EUR 2,971 million during the same timeframe in 2024.
