Foreign trade grew in October, exports of goods of Estonian origin up by 17%
According to Statistics Estonia, in October 2024, Estonia’s exports of goods increased by 12% and imports by 10% compared with October 2023. Exports of goods amounted to nearly €1.7 billion and imports to nearly €2 billion at current prices. The trade deficit was €303 million.
Food prices increased in November, fuel and electricity prices decreased
According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2024, the consumer price index decreased by 0.4% compared with October and increased by 3.7% compared with November 2023. Goods were 2.5% and services 5.6% more expensive than in November last year.
In the third quarter, the number of job vacancies decreased by a fifth year on year
According to Statistics Estonia, in the third quarter of 2024, there were 9,905 job vacancies in the enterprises, institutions and organisations of Estonia. This is 18% less than in the same quarter last year. In the third quarter, 5,819 persons left their job at the initiative of the employer.
Manufacturing output up by 0.8% in October
According to Statistics Estonia, in October 2024, the total production of industrial enterprises at constant prices was the same as in October last year. Among the three industrial sectors, output increased by 0.8% in manufacturing but decreased by 2.8% in mining and by 7.4% in electricity production.
The economy contracted by 0.7% in Q3
According to Statistics Estonia, in the third quarter of 2024, the gross domestic product (GDP) decreased by 0.7% compared with the same period of 2023. The GDP at current prices amounted to €10 billion.
In October, there was an upturn in the turnover volume of stores selling manufactured goods
According to Statistics Estonia, in October 2024, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 886 million euros. Compared with October 2023, the volume of retail trade turnover decreased by 1%.