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Gear boxes market in Estonia

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Estonian gear boxes market expanded from $4.6 million in 2018 to $4.9 million in 2019, supported by ongoing maintenance requirements for automatic transmissions, particularly for problematic models such as the Audi S-tronic. After a contraction to $3.7 million in 2020, the market recovered to $4.7 million in 2021, with steady demand for repair and oil replacement services.

Market volume stabilized around $4.4 million during 2022-2023, while the growing share of automatic gearboxes and their increasing technical complexity sustained aftermarket demand. A significant rise to $5.4 million occurred in 2024, coinciding with preparations for legislative changes, including the introduction of a vehicle tax scheduled for January 2025, which influenced automotive sector dynamics.

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 kind, 2018-2024, unit
  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, unit
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, $ 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Estonia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Estonia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Estonia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Estonia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
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 gear boxes in Estonia

In value, 2018-2021, $ US

In 2019, Estonia's gear box production reached its highest value at 29 298 US dollars. This was followed by a significant decline of 8.4% in 2020, bringing the value down to 26 827 US dollars. In 2021, production recovered with a moderate increase of 5.9%, reaching 28 397 US dollars.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.0%	(8.4%)	5.9%	0.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports gear boxes from Estonia

Exports in kind, t

Estonia's gear box exports showed a mixed trend from 2018 to 2021. After rising for two consecutive years, exports peaked in 2020 at 373.6 tonnes, marking a 12.7% increase from the previous year. However, in 2021, exports declined sharply by 17.8% to 307.2 tonnes. Overall, exports decreased by 3.3% over the four-year period, averaging an annual decline of 1.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.3%	12.7%	(17.8%)	(1.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, three key markets—Russia, the United Arab Emirates, and China—accounted for 72.4% of Estonia's total gear box exports in volume terms.

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 gear box export values exhibited high volatility between 2018 and 2021. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 3 496 thousand US dollars, while the highest occurred in 2020 at 6 065 thousand US dollars, representing a 73.5% increase and a peak-to-trough ratio of 1.7 times. In 2021, exports fell by 28.8% to 4 319 thousand US dollars.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(18.5%)	73.5%	(28.8%)	0.2%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2018–2021 period, Russia, China, and Latvia were the dominant markets for Estonia's gear box exports in value terms, collectively representing 84.6% of total export flows.

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 gear boxes to Estonia

Imports in kind, t

Estonia's gear box imports in volume terms fluctuated from 2018 to 2021. Imports dropped by 19.5% in 2019 to 299.2 tonnes, the lowest point in the period. They then surged by 59.0% in 2020 to a peak of 475.7 tonnes. In 2021, imports declined by 19.4% to 383.4 tonnes. Overall, imports increased by 3.2% over the four years, with an average annual growth rate of 1.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(19.5%)	59.0%	(19.4%)	1.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Europe (not elsewhere specified), and Germany were the primary sources for Estonia's gear box imports in volume terms, together accounting for 56.8% of total imports. Sweden led with 24.7%, followed by Europe at 17.3%, and Germany at 14.8%.

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

Estonia's gear box import values varied significantly between 2018 and 2021. The lowest value was in 2019 at 8 395 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2020 at 9 701 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 15.6% increase. In 2021, imports decreased by 7.8% to 9 701 thousand US dollars.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.3%)	15.6%	(7.8%)	0.3%

Source: SHEV.io

In the 2018–2021 period, Germany, Sweden, and Europe (not elsewhere specified) formed the core of Estonia's gear box import markets in value terms, with a combined share of 54.5%. Germany accounted for 21.9%, Sweden for 19.3%, and Europe for 13.2%.

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