Inactive yeasts and dead micro-organisms market in Estonia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for inactive yeasts and dead micro-organisms in Estonia expanded significantly from 3,222 tonnes in 2018 to 8,400 tonnes in 2024. After a sharp increase in 2019, volume stabilized in 2020 before contracting in 2021. The market then resumed growth, with a particularly strong surge in 2024 when volume jumped by 66% to reach 8,400 tonnes.

This growth was supported by rising domestic production, which increased from 8,523 tonnes in 2018 to 11,498 tonnes in 2024. Imports also played a key role, more than doubling over the period, while exports remained high, reflecting Estonia's position as a net exporter. The balance of these trade flows determined the volume available for domestic consumption.

Production inactive yeasts and dead micro-organisms in Estonia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Estonia's production of inactive yeasts and dead microorganisms has grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, output was valued at 50 976 thousand US dollars, marking a modest increase of 1.9% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 45.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 13.2%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Following two years of growth, Estonia's production of inactive yeasts and dead microorganisms declined. In 2021, 10 880 tonnes were produced, representing a slight contraction of 1.2% from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, production increased by 27.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.5%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 15.5%, while the peak volume was recorded in 2020, at 11 007 tonnes.

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

Exports inactive yeasts and dead micro-organisms from Estonia

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year uptick, Estonia's exports of inactive yeasts and dead microorganisms declined. In 2021, exports totaled 10 111 tonnes, which is 5.5% lower than the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 18.6%, with an annualized rate of 5.8%. The largest increase was in 2020, at 19.5%, and the peak volume was also in 2020, at 10 696 tonnes.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Denmark, France, and Canada were the main destinations for Estonia's exports of inactive yeasts and dead microorganisms in volume terms. Denmark accounted for 18.4% of exports, France for 17.4%, and Canada for 17.2%, together making up 53.0% of total exports.

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

Estonia's exports of inactive yeasts and dead microorganisms in value terms have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 43 874 thousand US dollars, up by 4.2% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports rose by 36.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Denmark, Canada, and France remained the principal buyers of Estonia's inactive yeasts and dead microorganisms in value terms. Denmark represented 23.2% of exports, Canada 17.7%, and France 12.5%, collectively accounting for 53.5% of total exports.

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

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

Imports inactive yeasts and dead micro-organisms to Estonia

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Estonia's imports of inactive yeasts and dead microorganisms in volume terms declined. In 2021, imports amounted to 2 920 tonnes, showing a sharp decrease of 25.7% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports fell by 9.5%, with an annualized decline of 3.3%. The largest increase was in 2020, at 20.9%, and the peak volume was also in 2020, at 3 933 tonnes.

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

Over the period 2018 to 2021, Russia, Denmark, and Belgium were the main sources for Estonia's imports of inactive yeasts and dead microorganisms in volume terms. Russia accounted for 39.7% of imports, Denmark for 26.8%, and Belgium for 11.1%, together representing 77.6% of total imports.

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 imports of inactive yeasts and dead microorganisms in value terms stood at 5 396 thousand US dollars, reflecting a dramatic fall of 28.0% compared to 2020. The minimum value was recorded in 2019, at 5 325 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2020, at 7 497 thousand US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2020, at 40.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Denmark, Russia, and Belgium accounted for the largest share of Estonia's imports of inactive yeasts and dead microorganisms in value terms. Denmark represented 37.3% of imports, Russia 16.0%, and Belgium 12.3%, together comprising 65.6% of total imports.

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

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