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Higher building material prices pushed up construction prices in the second quarter

According to Statistics Estonia, the construction price index, which expresses the change in the cost of construction activity, rose by 3.1% in the second quarter of 2026 compared with the same period last year and by 1.9% compared with the first quarter of this year. In the second quarter, the index was most affected by the rise in the prices of building materials.

Read more 22. July 2026
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In May, exports of goods grew by 9% and imports by 4%

According to Statistics Estonia, in May, Estonia’s exports of goods increased by 9% and imports by 4% compared with May last year. Exports of goods amounted to over 1.7 billion euros and imports to more than 1.9 billion euros at current prices. Exports of goods of Estonian origin grew by 5%.

Read more 10. July 2026
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Industrial production fell by 3% in May

According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2026, the total production of industrial enterprises decreased by 3% at constant prices compared with May last year. Among the three industrial sectors, output increased by 39.9% in mining but decreased by 22.9% in energy production and by 3.5% in manufacturing.

Read more 6. July 2026
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HICP flash estimate: prices down by 0.4% in June

According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in June, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP), which includes the expenditures of tourists, decreased by 0.4% compared with May. Compared with June 2025, the HICP rose by 2%. This is a flash estimate which will be refined once more detailed data on June prices are received.

Read more 1. July 2026