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Footwear and leather polishes market in Estonia

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Estonian market for footwear and leather polishes showed considerable volatility in physical volume from 2018 to 2024. After reaching 52.7 thousand kg in 2019, the market size contracted sharply to 36.7 thousand kg in 2020 and further to 32.5 thousand kg in 2021.

A recovery to 44.7 thousand kg followed in 2022, but volume dipped again in 2023 to 37.6 thousand kg. The market then expanded by 50% in 2024, achieving its peak for the period at 56.3 thousand kg.

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 kind
    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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Estonia
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, kg
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, kg
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2025, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Estonia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2025, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Estonia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2025, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Estonia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2025, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Estonia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  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 footwear and leather polishes in Estonia

In value, 2018-2021, $ US

In 2021, Estonia's output of footwear and leather polishes was valued at 48 512 US dollars, marking a dramatic decline of 35.1% compared to the previous year. Production peaked in 2020 at 74 703 US dollars. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 23.9%, which translates to an annualized rate of 8.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(20.4%)	47.2%	(35.1%)	(8.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, kg

In 2021, Estonia produced 5 300 kilograms of footwear and leather polishes, representing a gradual loss of 8.6% compared to 2020. Production reached its minimum in 2019 at 4 000 kilograms and peaked in 2020 at 5 800 kilograms. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 16.7% drop, while the largest increase was in 2020 with a 45.0% rise. Overall, from 2018 to 2021, production increased by 10.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(16.7%)	45.0%	(8.6%)	3.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports footwear and leather polishes from Estonia

Exports in kind, kg

Estonia's export volume of footwear and leather polishes declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 6 087 kilograms, showing a robust drop of 24.4% year-over-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 54.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 23.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, kg

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.8%)	(36.4%)	(24.4%)	(23.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Russia remained the dominant partner for Estonia's exports of footwear and leather polishes in kind, accounting for 73.3% of total flows, while other markets formed a long tail.

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

After a two-year decrease, Estonia's exported volumes of footwear and leather polishes increased. In 2021, exports amounted to 96.6 thousand US dollars, constituting a sudden advance of 52.2% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 63.4 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline occurring in 2019 at 25.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(25.2%)	(12.1%)	52.2%	0.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Russia, Finland, and Latvia continued to be the main buyers of footwear and leather polishes from Estonia in value terms. Russia accounted for 50.8% of exports, Finland for 24.4%, and Latvia for 12.0%, jointly forming 87.1% of total exports.

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 footwear and leather polishes to Estonia

Imports in kind, kg

Estonia's imports of footwear and leather polishes declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 33 288 kilograms, which is 14.6% weaker year-over-year. Imports peaked in 2019 at 61 342 kilograms. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 36.5%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 5.5%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 42.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 17.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, kg

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.5%	(36.5%)	(14.6%)	(17.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Turkey, and China remained the leading destinations in Estonia's import structure for footwear and leather polishes in kind. Germany accounted for 39.0% of imports, Turkey for 24.4%, and China for 8.0%, with a combined share of 71.4% of total flows.

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

Foreign supplies of footwear and leather polishes to Estonia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports tallied 403.5 thousand US dollars, reflecting a drop of 11.9% compared to 2020. Imports reached their maximum in 2019 at 607.6 thousand US dollars. The largest decline was in 2020 at 24.7%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 1.1%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 32.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 12.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.1%	(24.7%)	(11.9%)	(12.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, three main markets—Germany, Turkey, and China—together absorbed 69.3% of total imports in value terms of footwear and leather polishes to Estonia.

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