Animal guts, bladders and stomachs market in Estonia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018, the market for animal guts, bladders and stomachs in Estonia was shaped by legislative adjustments including the Breeding of Agricultural Animals Act, which imposed strict documentation and origin-tracing requirements for breeding material, affecting the supply chain for animal by-products. The earlier Animal Protection Act continued to restrict animal use, contributing to a steady decline in domestic production volumes over the period.

In 2021, orders from the Environmental Board regulating wild boar and brown bear hunting seasons, alongside new hygiene rules for small quantities of farm-slaughtered poultry and lagomorph meat, facilitated raw material availability and eased market entry for small-scale operators, coinciding with a temporary rebound in market size. Subsequent regulatory measures, particularly the EU's sustainability regulations and Green Deal obligations introduced in 2022, raised compliance and operational costs for processors, while tighter fire safety standards in 2023 added further pressure on production economics.

Overall, the market size contracted from USD 3.1 million in 2018 to USD 1.9 million in 2024, with annual fluctuations reflecting the cumulative impact of national and EU-level regulatory frameworks on production costs, supply access, and market structure.

Production animal guts, bladders and stomachs in Estonia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Estonia's production of animal guts, bladders, and stomachs has declined for the third year in a row. In 2021, output was valued at 260.3 thousand US dollars, marking a 17.1% decrease from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production fell by 46.3%, with an average annual decline of 18.7%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Estonia's production of animal guts, bladders, and stomachs has decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 94.0 tonnes, down 35.0% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production dropped by 39.8%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 15.6%. The highest output was recorded in 2019 at 164.3 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 5.2%.

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

Exports animal guts, bladders and stomachs from Estonia

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Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2021 and peaked in 2020, with a 2.9-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Estonia exported 14.7 tonnes of animal guts, bladders, and stomachs, a 65.1% decrease from the previous year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2020 at 42.1 tonnes, which also experienced the largest increase of 151.2%.

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From 2018 to 2021, Latvia dominated Estonia's export partner structure in kind, accounting for 73.0% of total flows, while other markets held relatively modest shares.

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

In 2021, Estonia's exports of animal guts, bladders, and stomachs totaled 143 thousand US dollars, down 7.0% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 54.5%, equating to an average annual decline of 23.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 139 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 55.7%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2020 at 10.4%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Latvia was the nearly exclusive buyer of animal guts, bladders, and stomachs from Estonia, accounting for 92.9% of total exports in value terms.

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

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

Imports animal guts, bladders and stomachs to Estonia

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After a two-year decline, imports of animal guts, bladders, and stomachs into Estonia increased. In 2021, imports reached 178.8 tonnes, showing a strong rise of 18.8% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 9.4%, with an average annual decline of 3.2%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 150.5 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 19.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the main suppliers of animal guts, bladders, and stomachs to Estonia in kind were the Netherlands (29.2% of imports), the United States (13.5% of imports), and the United Kingdom (11.5% of imports), together comprising 54.2% 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

After a two-year decline, imports of animal guts, bladders, and stomachs into Estonia increased. In 2021, imports amounted to 2 684 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp gain of 33.0% from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 8.2%, with an average annual decline of 2.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 2 018 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 24.9%.

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

The structure of imports in value terms from 2018 to 2021 indicates a diversified set of partners. The Netherlands (21.2% of imports), China (14.6% of imports), and Europe, not elsewhere specified (12.4% of imports) jointly accounted for 48.2% of total flows, while the remaining 51.8% was distributed among numerous smaller markets.

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

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