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In April trade decreased
Kuupäev 11.06.2012
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According to Statistics Estonia, in April 2012, exports of goods from Estonia decreased by 7% and imports to Estonia by 4% at current prices compared to April of the previous year. Compared to the same month of the previous year, exports decreased already for the second month in succession, which is also influenced by the high comparison basis last year. Trade decreased also compared to March.
2021 was a year of rapid growth in trade
Kuupäev 09.02.2022
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According to Statistics Estonia, in 2021, Estonia’s exports of goods increased by 28% and imports by 32% compared to 2020. In December, exports grew by 24% and imports by 27% year on year.
In the 1st quarter the economic growth rate slowed down
Kuupäev 10.06.2013
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According to the second estimates of Statistics Estonia, in the 1st quarter of 2013 compared to the same quarter of the previous year, the gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 1.1%.
The labour market remained stable in the 3rd quarter
Kuupäev 14.11.2014
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According to Statistics Estonia, unemployed persons numbered 51,000 and the unemployment rate was 7.5% in the 3rd quarter of 2014. Employment increased slightly, but the overall changes in employment and unemployment were minor.
The exports of goods were at a record level in October
Kuupäev 10.12.2014
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According to Statistics Estonia, in October 2014, both the exports and imports of goods increased by 5% at current prices compared to October of the previous year. The increase in exports and imports was mostly influenced by the trade of electrical equipment and mineral products.
In February imports of goods increased by a quarter compared to the previous year
Kuupäev 11.04.2012
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According to Statistics Estonia, in February 2012, exports of goods grew by 16% and imports by 25% at current prices compared to February of the previous year. The growth in imports was mostly influenced by the increase in the arrivals of mineral fuels and transport equipment.
In May the trade deficit was the smallest of the year
Kuupäev 11.07.2011
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According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2011 compared to the same month of the previous year, exports grew by 53% and imports by 44% at current prices. Due to a faster growth in exports compared to imports, also the foreign trade deficit decreased.
In April exports grew on account of exports of fuels
Kuupäev 28.06.2010
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According to Statistics Estonia, in April 2010 exports of goods grew by 37% and imports 18% compared to April of the previous year. Exports increased in the dispatches of all commodity sections, especially fuels.
Unemployment decreased and employment increased in 2014
Kuupäev 13.02.2015
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According to Statistics Estonia, the unemployment rate was 7.4% and the employment rate was 63% in 2014. Unemployment has decreased and employment has increased since 2011, but these changes have gradually slowed down.