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Insulating glass units 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 market for insulating glass units saw significant growth in 2021, with volume reaching 1 032.9 thousand m², marking the highest point in the period from 2018 to 2024. This peak followed several years of relatively stable demand, after which consumption began a pronounced and steady decline.

Market volume contracted sharply from 2022 onward, falling to 789.2 thousand m² in 2022 and continuing down to 659.5 thousand m² by 2024. In value terms, the market showed a different trajectory, with a notable increase to 46.6 million USD in 2023 despite lower physical volumes, pointing to considerable shifts in unit prices over the period.

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, K m²
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K m²
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K m²
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2025, K m²
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, K m²
    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/m²
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Estonia, 2018-2025, $ US/m²
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/m²
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K m²
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2025, K m²
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, K m²
    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/m²
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Estonia, 2018-2025, $ US/m²
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/m²
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K m²
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2025, K m²
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, K m²
    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/m²
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Estonia, 2018-2025, $ US/m²
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/m²
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K m²
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2025, K m²
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, K m²
    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/m²
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Estonia, 2018-2025, $ US/m²
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/m²
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K m²
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K m²
  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 insulating glass units in Estonia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Estonia's insulating glass unit production rebounded in 2021 after two years of decline. Output was valued at 44 783 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp 25.7% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 16.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 35 639 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 3.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.8%)	(3.5%)	25.7%	5.3%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, K m²

In 2021, Estonia produced 774.6 thousand square meters of insulating glass units, representing a 12.9% year-over-year increase. Between 2018 and 2021, production rose by 9.4%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 3.0%. The lowest output was recorded in 2020 at 686.3 thousand square meters, with the largest decline of 7.3% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of production in Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, K m²

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.5%	(7.3%)	12.9%	3.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports insulating glass units from Estonia

Exports in kind, K m²

Estonia's exports of insulating glass units grew for the third consecutive year in 2021. Export volumes reached 166.3 thousand square meters, showing a strong 13.5% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports expanded by 23.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, K m²

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.0%	6.6%	13.5%	7.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Finland, and Norway dominated Estonia's export structure for insulating glass units in volume terms. Sweden accounted for 52.6% of exports, Finland for 20.7%, and Norway for 10.2%. Together, these three countries represented 83.6% of total export flows.

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

In 2021, Estonia's exports of insulating glass units were valued at 18 377 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 22.9% rise compared to the prior year. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value increased by 42.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 12.4%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 2.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	18.6%	(2.5%)	22.9%	12.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018-2021, Sweden, Finland, and Norway remained Estonia's key export partners in value terms. Sweden accounted for 55.5% of export value, Finland for 16.7%, and Norway for 11.4%. Collectively, these three countries represented 83.6% 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 insulating glass units to Estonia

Imports in kind, K m²

Estonia's imports of insulating glass units increased for the third consecutive year in 2021. Import volumes stood at 424.6 thousand square meters, indicating a robust 16.5% gain from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 34.4%, equating to an average annual rate of 10.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, K m²

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.9%	12.2%	16.5%	10.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Lithuania was the dominant source for Estonia's imports of insulating glass units in volume terms, absorbing 71.1% of total imports. The remaining imports were distributed among a wide range of smaller destinations.

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 imports of insulating glass units grew for the third consecutive year in 2021, with import value totaling 19 518 thousand US dollars. This represented a 36.3% year-over-year increase. Over the 2018-2021 period, import value rose by 58%, with an average annual growth rate of 16.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.2%	8.1%	36.3%	16.5%

Source: SHEV.io

In 2018-2021, Lithuania, Latvia, and Poland were the main sources for Estonia's imports of insulating glass units in value terms. Lithuania accounted for 60.3% of import value, Latvia for 18.0%, and Poland for 13.6%. Together, these three countries made up 91.9% of total import flows.

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