Earlier Report Observations
The Estonian market for cerium compounds contracted substantially between 2019 and 2024, with total market volume falling from 5 475 t to 2 323 t. This decline of over 50% was interrupted only by a brief uptick in 2022, when volume rose to 4 148 t.
Domestic production mirrored this downward trend, dropping from 1 560 t in 2019 to 853 t in 2024. Imports, which constitute the largest share of market supply, also decreased from 5 475 t to 3 676 t over the same period, while exports showed volatile movements without a consistent direction.
By 2024, the market had stabilized at a significantly lower level, indicating reduced overall activity in both local production and international trade for cerium compounds in Estonia.
Table of content
- 1. Disclaimer
- 2. Terms of use of the report
- 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
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4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.1.1.1. Production, 2019-2024
- 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
- 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
- 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2019-2024
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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5. Production
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5.1. Production in Estonia
- 5.1.1. In kind, 2019-2024, t
- 5.1.2. In value, 2019-2024, K $ US
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5.2. Production in the EU, 2019-2024
- 5.2.1. In kind, 2019-2024, t
- 5.2.2. In value, 2019-2024, K $ US
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5.1. Production in Estonia
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6. Exports
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6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
- 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
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6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
- 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2025, t
- 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, t
- 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
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6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
- 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
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6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
- 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Estonia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
- 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
- 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
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6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
- 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2025, t
- 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, t
- 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
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6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
- 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
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6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
- 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Estonia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
- 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
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7. Imports
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7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
- 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
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7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
- 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2025, t
- 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, t
- 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
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7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
- 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
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7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
- 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Estonia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
- 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
- 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
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7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
- 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2025, t
- 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, t
- 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
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7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
- 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
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7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
- 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Estonia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
- 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
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8. Trade balance
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
- 8.1.1. In kind, t
- 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
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8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
- 8.2.1. In kind, t
- 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
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9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
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9.1. Direct Data
- 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.2. Mirror Data
- 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.1. Direct Data
Production cerium compounds in Estonia
In value, 2018-2021, K $ US
Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. From 2019 to 2020, the peak-to-trough amplitude was 1.4 times. In 2021, Estonia's cerium compounds output was valued at 4 202 K $ US, marking a steep 33.7% increase over the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 3 142 K $ US, while the largest decline occurred in 2020 with a 29.6% drop.
Annual dynamics of production in Estonia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | n/a | (29.6%) | 33.7% | - |
In kind, 2018-2021, t
Estonia's cerium compounds production declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, Estonia produced 1 036 t of cerium compounds, reflecting a limited 3.7% drop compared to the previous year. Between 2019 and 2021, production decreased by 33.6%, which equates to an 18.5% annualized rate.
Annual dynamics of production in Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, t
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | n/a | (31.0%) | (3.7%) | - |
Exports cerium compounds from Estonia
Exports in kind, t
After a two-year decline, Estonia's cross-border shipments of cerium compounds increased. In 2021, exports amounted to 1 983 t, reflecting a 40.4% advance compared to 2020. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 1 412 t, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 21.4% drop.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, t
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (21.4%) | (9.5%) | 40.4% | (0.0%) |
From 2018 to 2021, Japan and the United States remained the key destinations for exports in kind, jointly accounting for 82.1% of total flows. Other partners were much less significant individually during this period.
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
After a two-year decrease, Estonia's cerium compounds exports increased. In 2021, Estonia exported 4 741 K $ US of cerium compounds, up by 15.0% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 14.3%, equating to a 5.0% annualized rate. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 4 123 K $ US, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 19.2% drop.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (19.2%) | (7.8%) | 15.0% | (5.0%) |
From 2018 to 2021, Japan (44.9% of exports in value terms), the United States (32.7% of exports in value terms), and Germany (15.5% of exports in value terms) consistently occupied leading positions in the country structure of exports in value terms. Together, they accounted for 93.1% of total flows.
Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021
World map of product's exports from Estonia in value, 2018-2021
Imports cerium compounds to Estonia
Imports in kind, t
Estonia's cerium compounds imports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, Estonia imported 4 838 t of cerium compounds, which is 10.6% less compared to 2020. Over the period 2018-2021, imports decreased by 5.1%, with a CAGR of 1.7%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 5 475 t, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 7.4% rise.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, t
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 7.4% | (1.2%) | (10.6%) | (1.7%) |
Throughout 2018 to 2021, Russia dominated the country structure of imports in kind, with a share of 96.1% of total flows.
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
In 2021, Estonia's volume of cerium compounds imports amounted to 16 395 K $ US, reflecting a dramatic 47.0% increase from a year earlier. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 39.6%, equating to an 11.8% annualized rate. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 11 156 K $ US, while the largest decline occurred in 2020 with a 5.5% drop.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 0.5% | (5.5%) | 47.0% | 11.8% |
From 2018 to 2021, Russia clearly dominated the list of suppliers of cerium compounds to Estonia, taking 95.6% of total imports in value terms.
Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021
World map of product's imports to Estonia in value, 2018-2021
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