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Hydrogen, rare gases and other non-metals market in Estonia

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for hydrogen, rare gases and other non-metals in Estonia remained at a relatively stable level of around $4.6 million between 2018 and 2020, with a slight decrease to $4.4 million observed in 2020.

A period of strong growth followed, driving the market size to a peak of $6.8 million in 2022. This expansion was abruptly interrupted in 2023, when the market contracted sharply to $4.1 million, before partially recovering to $5.2 million in 2024.

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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Estonia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Estonia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Estonia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Estonia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to 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 hydrogen, rare gases and other non-metals in Estonia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

After two years of decline, Estonia's production of hydrogen, rare gases, and other non-metals showed growth. In 2021, output reached 5,283 thousand US dollars, marking an 18.4% year-on-year increase. Over the 2018-2021 period, production decreased by 10.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 4,462 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 15.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.4%)	(15.8%)	18.4%	(3.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports hydrogen, rare gases and other non-metals from Estonia

Exports in kind, t

Estonia's export volume of hydrogen, rare gases, and other non-metals declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 23,385 tonnes, reflecting a 4.9% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports increased by 6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.0%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 25,173 tonnes, which also experienced the largest increase of 14.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.1%	(2.3%)	(4.9%)	2.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Russia and Latvia together accounted for 88.4% of total exports in kind, with the remaining flows distributed across other markets.

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 hydrogen, rare gases, and other non-metals declined for the second consecutive year in value terms. In 2021, exports amounted to 3,118 thousand US dollars, showing a gradual 4.1% year-on-year decrease. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 7.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 3,563 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 5.8%, while the largest decline occurred in 2020 at 8.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.8%	(8.8%)	(4.1%)	(2.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Russia and Latvia dominated the majority of exports in value terms for hydrogen, rare gases, and other non-metals from Estonia, while other markets played a less significant role.

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 hydrogen, rare gases and other non-metals to Estonia

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes showed significant volatility during this period. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 1,821 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 82.0%. In 2021, imports surged to 22,489 tonnes, indicating an abrupt 268.4% increase compared to the previous year, making it the highest volume. The peak-to-trough ratio between 2019 and 2021 was 12.3 times.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(82.0%)	235.2%	268.4%	30.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Latvia, Finland, and Lithuania consistently led the country structure of imports in kind, accounting for 52.6%, 23.8%, and 12.0% respectively, and jointly representing 88.4% 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

Estonia's import value of hydrogen, rare gases, and other non-metals increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 3,845 thousand US dollars, marking a 20.2% year-on-year advance. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 85.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 22.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	39.9%	10.3%	20.2%	22.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Latvia, Poland, and Finland were the primary suppliers of hydrogen, rare gases, and other non-metals to Estonia in value terms, accounting for 59.2%, 13.7%, and 11.6% respectively, and jointly representing 84.6% of total imports.

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