Aluminium household articles and sanitary ware market in Estonia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for aluminium household articles and sanitary ware in Estonia saw substantial growth in volume from 223 t in 2018 to 405 t in 2021. This expansion coincided with a decline in aluminium exports, influenced by economic conditions in Finland and Sweden, which are key partners for Estonia's economy. The reduced outflow of aluminium products likely increased domestic availability, supporting market growth.

Supply chain disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 temporarily reduced market volume to 297 t, while market value rose to $4.9 million due to shifts in demand. By 2021, a broader increase in aluminium supply in Estonia, which had been growing at 7.7% annually, helped push market volume to a peak of 405 t valued at $5.5 million.

Global trends toward sustainable aluminium production and energy market fluctuations began influencing the market from 2022 onward. These factors contributed to a stabilization and subsequent contraction, with market volume falling to 359 t and value dropping to $4.2 million by 2024.

Production aluminium household articles and sanitary ware in Estonia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Estonia's production of aluminium household articles and sanitary ware declined after two years of growth. In 2021, output was valued at 945 K $ US, marking a 27.6% decrease compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production fell by 10%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 1 306 K $ US, which also saw the largest annual increase of 23.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Estonia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, kg

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Production peaked in 2020 and reached its lowest point in 2021, with a 3.5-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Estonia produced 1 790 kg of aluminium household articles and sanitary ware, representing a 71.6% decline from the previous year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2020 at 6 309 kg, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 118.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, kg

Exports aluminium household articles and sanitary ware from Estonia

Exports in kind, t

Cross-border shipments of aluminium household articles and sanitary ware from Estonia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 192.7 t, reflecting a significant decrease of 23.2% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports fell by 33.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Russia, Finland, and Kazakhstan were the main destinations for Estonia's aluminium household articles and sanitary ware exports in kind. Russia accounted for 51.9% of exports, Finland for 21.2%, and Kazakhstan for 5.1%, together representing 78.2% of total exports.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of aluminium household articles and sanitary ware exports from Estonia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 2 073 K $ US, which is 16.6% lower than the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 33.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Russia, Finland, and the Netherlands were the primary destinations for Estonia's aluminium household articles and sanitary ware exports in value terms. Russia accounted for 45.0% of exports, Finland for 27.5%, and the Netherlands for 7.1%, with their combined share reaching 79.6% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Estonia in value, 2018-2021

Imports aluminium household articles and sanitary ware to Estonia

Imports in kind, t

Estonia's imports of aluminium household articles and sanitary ware in kind increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 596.1 t, up by 10.2% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 17.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.4%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 6.7%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 14.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, China, Italy, and France were consistently the leading sources of aluminium household articles and sanitary ware imports in kind for Estonia. China accounted for 48.6% of imports, Italy for 10.2%, and France for 7.5%, together making up 66.3% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

Estonia's imports of aluminium household articles and sanitary ware in value terms increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 6 641 K $ US, rising by 8.7% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 37.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 11.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, China, France, and Italy were the top suppliers of aluminium household articles and sanitary ware to Estonia in value terms. China accounted for 37.8% of imports, France for 12.0%, and Italy for 10.6%, with their combined share reaching 60.3% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Estonia in value, 2018-2021