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Ceramic ornamental articles market in Estonia

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for ceramic ornamental articles in Estonia displayed considerable volatility between 2018 and 2024. Starting at 1 440 thousand USD in 2018, market size fell sharply to 840 thousand USD in 2019, partially recovered to 976 thousand USD in 2020, then dipped again before peaking at 1 320 thousand USD in 2022. The following two years saw a contraction, with the market declining to 847 thousand USD by 2024.

The market's expansion by 52% to 1 320 thousand USD in 2022 coincided with increased cultural attention to ceramic art, highlighted in national media, which likely stimulated consumer interest and demand for decorative ceramic pieces. The fluctuations in other years occurred without major reported shifts in industry regulation, production capacity, or market structure.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Estonia
  1. 5.1.1. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Estonia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Estonia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Estonia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Estonia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production ceramic ornamental articles in Estonia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Estonia's production of ceramic ornamental articles rebounded in 2021 after two consecutive years of decline. The output was valued at 375.1 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 41.1% increase compared to 2020. However, looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production actually fell by 45%, which translates to an average annual decline of 18.1%. The lowest point was recorded in 2020 at 265.8 thousand US dollars, with the steepest drop occurring in 2019 at 54.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(54.1%)	(15.2%)	41.1%	(18.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports ceramic ornamental articles from Estonia

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Estonia exported 113.3 tonnes of ceramic ornamental articles, showing a strong 17.7% growth from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 9.2%, averaging a 3.0% annual rise. The lowest volume was in 2020 at 96.3 tonnes, while the peak was in 2019 at 119.1 tonnes. The most significant decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 19.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.8%	(19.2%)	17.7%	3.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Norway, France, and Italy were among the top buyers of ceramic ornamental articles from Estonia, accounting for 31.5%, 7.8%, and 7.7% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, they made up just 47.0% of total exports, indicating a highly diversified partner base with no single country dominating the market.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Estonia's exports of ceramic ornamental articles in value terms reached 767 thousand US dollars in 2021, reflecting a moderate 6.2% decrease compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports declined by 10%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 761 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 10.6%. In contrast, 2020 experienced the biggest increase at 7.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.6%)	7.4%	(6.2%)	(3.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

The value structure of Estonia's ceramic ornamental articles exports from 2018 to 2021 was quite diversified. Norway, Russia, and France were the leading destinations, contributing 18.1%, 14.1%, and 9.6% of exports in value terms, respectively. Combined, they accounted for only 41.9% of total flows, underscoring the absence of a clearly dominant trading partner.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports ceramic ornamental articles to Estonia

Imports in kind, t

Estonia imported 268.1 tonnes of ceramic ornamental articles in 2021, representing a substantial 24.9% decrease from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports fell by 19.7%, averaging an annual decline of 7.1%. The highest volume was in 2020 at 357.0 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 9.0% during this period.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.9%)	9.0%	(24.9%)	(7.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018-2021, China, Germany, and Poland formed the core of Estonia's imports of ceramic ornamental articles in kind. China led with 55.2%, followed by Germany at 19.0% and Poland at 4.6%. Together, these three countries accounted for 78.8% of total import volumes, indicating a more concentrated sourcing pattern compared to exports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Estonia imported ceramic ornamental articles worth 1 259 thousand US dollars, down 17.6% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 span, imports decreased by 21.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.9%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019 at 20.0%, while 2020 saw the largest increase of 18.6%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(20.0%)	18.6%	(17.6%)	(7.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, China, Germany, and the Netherlands were the primary sources for Estonia's imports of ceramic ornamental articles in value terms. China dominated with 54.0%, followed by Germany at 13.7% and the Netherlands at 5.1%. Collectively, they represented 72.8% of total import value, highlighting a relatively concentrated import structure.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io