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Imports is the movement of goods into Estonia for domestic consumption or for resale to other countries. Imports also includes temporary imports of goods for processing in Estonia with the obligation of re-export and re-imports after processing outside Estonia. Imports does not include transit or services. Data on imports from EU countries are based on detailed data and estimates from other EU countries of their exports to Estonia. Estimates are published by 2-digit commodity code and partner country level. Data for other countries have been supplemented with administrative data where

Import of services takes place when a resident of Estonia purchases services from a non-resident, incl. from an economic unit that belongs to the same enterprise group but is located abroad. For providing services, it is not necessary to cross country borders, i.e. services can be provided in Estonia or abroad.

Exports is the exportation of goods produced in Estonia and exportation of goods imported from a foreign country. It includes temporary exportation of goods for the purpose of processing abroad, re-exportation after processing in Estonia and supplies for foreign vessels and aircraft. Exports does not include transit and services. Data on exports to EU countries are based on Intrastat questionnaires collected by Statistics Estonia, supplemented with estimates and administrative data. Estimates are compiled at the level of the 2-digit commodity code and partner country. Data on exports to non-EU