Builders’ joinery and carpentry of wood market in Estonia, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the Estonian market for builders’ joinery and carpentry of wood saw moderate shifts, with the market size decreasing to 274.4 million USD in 2019 before a slight rebound to 278.8 million USD in 2020. This period was influenced by the implementation of the Atmospheric Air Protection Act and noise regulations, alongside the harmonization of building product requirements under the EU Construction Products Regulation (CPR). The COVID-19 pandemic introduced supply chain disruptions in 2020, yet the market volume remained stable.

A pronounced surge followed in 2021, when the market size expanded sharply to 440.2 million USD. This growth was driven primarily by increased demand for ecological and renewable construction materials, which boosted the consumption of wood products. Simultaneously, amendments to the Fire Safety Act established more precise requirements for fire suppression systems and expert assessments, encouraging the use of compliant wooden building elements.

After the 2021 peak, the market contracted over the following years, falling to 254.7 million USD by 2024. The downturn coincided with tighter market access regulations and the enactment of stricter fire safety rules, including mandatory autonomous fire and carbon monoxide detectors from 2023. Changes in the calculation of subsistence benefits also likely reduced funding for housing renovation, dampening demand. During this period, major retailers such as Puumarket expanded their product ranges, indicating market adaptation despite the overall volume decline.

Production builders’ joinery and carpentry of wood in Estonia

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Estonia's production of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood has grown for the second year in a row. In 2021, output reached 893.3 million US dollars, marking a sharp increase of 43.4% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production rose by 47.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 13.8%. The lowest production value was recorded in 2019 at 586.5 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 3.3%.

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

Exports builders’ joinery and carpentry of wood from Estonia

Exports in kind, K t

Estonia's exports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood in volume terms have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 216.4 thousand tonnes, up by 10.8% from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, export volumes grew by 23.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.2%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Estonia's builders' joinery and carpentry of wood were exported to a wide range of markets. Japan accounted for 16.3% of exports in volume, Sweden for 12.3%, and Denmark for 11.9%, together making up 40.4% of total exports. The remaining 59.6% was distributed among numerous smaller destinations.

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, M $ US

Estonia's exports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood in value terms have risen for the second year in a row. In 2021, exports totaled 517.8 million US dollars, showing a sharp increase of 32.2% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value grew by 41%, with an average annual growth rate of 12.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 360.6 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 1.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Estonia's exports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood in value terms were spread across a broad set of markets. Sweden contributed 18.7% of export value, Denmark 14.3%, and Finland 13.1%, together accounting for 46.0% of total exports.

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

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

Imports builders’ joinery and carpentry of wood to Estonia

Imports in kind, K t

In 2021, Estonia's imports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood in volume terms reached 30.5 thousand tonnes, reflecting a steep increase of 38.1% over the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, import volumes grew by 31.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.5%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 22.1 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 10.0%.

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

During 2018-2021, the main sources for Estonia's imports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood in volume terms were Poland, with 22.7% of imports, Latvia with 20.8%, and Lithuania with 11.6%. Together, these three countries accounted for 55.1% of total import volumes.

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, M $ US

In 2021, Estonia's imports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood in value terms stood at 64.7 million US dollars, which is 36.4% higher than the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, import value increased by 33.8%, with an annualized growth rate of 10.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 47.4 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 2.0%.

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

Over the 2018-2021 period, Latvia was the largest contributor to Estonia's imports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood in value terms, accounting for 21.7%. Poland followed with 20.4%, and Lithuania with 10.8%. Together, these three countries made up 52.9% 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