Iron or steel sanitary ware market in Estonia

Earlier Report Observations

The Estonian market for iron or steel sanitary ware began the period at 8 015 thousand US dollars in 2018 and rose to 9 153 thousand US dollars in 2019. This initial expansion was supported by the entry of new retailers, such as D.R. Sanitaartehnika, and the introduction of new product segments like glass and granite basins, which broadened consumer choice. The market value then dipped to 8 663 thousand US dollars in 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted supply chains, despite a concurrent increase in consumer demand for hygiene-related products.

A strong recovery followed, with the market surging to 11 117 thousand US dollars in 2021. This growth was driven by continued product innovation, including the launch of durable stainless steel fixtures and designs focused on easy maintenance. The upward trend persisted into 2022, with the market reaching 12 191 thousand US dollars, fueled by the introduction of functional items such as universal drain traps and shower drains with integrated odor locks.

After contracting to 10 321 thousand US dollars in 2023, the market rebounded to 11 172 thousand US dollars in 2024, concluding the observed period with an overall increase from its 2018 level.

Production iron or steel sanitary ware in Estonia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, Estonia's production of iron or steel sanitary ware reached 796.3 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 41.3% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 45.5%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 13.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with an 8.4% drop.

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

Exports iron or steel sanitary ware from Estonia

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Estonia exported 181 tonnes of iron or steel sanitary ware, reflecting a 7.9% decrease from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports declined by 6.3%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 2.1%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 157 tonnes, while the highest was in 2020 at 197 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with an 18.7% drop, and the largest increase was in 2020 with a 25.2% rise.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Finland, Denmark, and Germany were the leading destinations for Estonia's exports of iron or steel sanitary ware in volume terms. Finland accounted for 25.9% of exports, Denmark for 25.8%, and Germany for 14.1%. Together, these three countries represented 65.8% of total export flows.

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 iron or steel sanitary ware increased for the second consecutive year in 2021, totaling 2 544 thousand US dollars, which represents a solid 14.9% gain from the previous year. However, over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 11.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 138 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred that same year with a 25.6% drop.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Finland, Germany, and Latvia formed the main group of destinations for Estonia's exports of iron or steel sanitary ware in value terms. Finland accounted for 31.8% of exports, Germany for 12.3%, and Latvia for 10.2%. Collectively, these three countries held a 54.3% share of total export flows.

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

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

Imports iron or steel sanitary ware to Estonia

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decrease, Estonia's imports of iron or steel sanitary ware increased in 2021, amounting to 1 156 tonnes, which shows an 11.6% gain from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 15.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.4%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 1 036 tonnes, and the largest decline occurred that year with a 17.6% drop.

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

During 2018–2021, Lithuania, Poland, and Latvia continued to be the main suppliers of iron or steel sanitary ware to Estonia in volume terms. Lithuania accounted for 33.7% of imports, Poland for 15.2%, and Latvia for 12.4%. Together, these three countries made up 61.3% of total import flows.

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 iron or steel sanitary ware amounted to 12 865 thousand US dollars, representing a strong 24.7% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 24.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 10 313 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred that year with a 3.4% drop.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Finland, and Lithuania remained the leading sources in Estonia's import structure for iron or steel sanitary ware in value terms. Germany accounted for 19.9% of imports, Finland for 18.8%, and Lithuania for 15.6%. Combined, these three countries represented 54.2% of total import flows.

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

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