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Non-cellular plastic sheets market in Estonia, 2026

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the Estonian market for non-cellular plastic sheets expanded significantly in volume, rising from 4 752 t to 6 052 t. This growth was primarily driven by the adoption of the Euro-pallet system, which increased demand for plastic sheets in pallet manufacturing, and stricter EU packaging waste directives that prompted shifts in material usage and compliance efforts.

After peaking in 2021, market volume contracted over the next two years, falling to 4 033 t in 2023, before recovering to 5 019 t in 2024. The recovery in 2024 coincided with enhanced plastic recycling infrastructure in Estonia and a sustained focus on green transition initiatives, including the continued use of plastic pallets as lighter and more durable alternatives.

Throughout the period, the market was shaped by rising consumer environmental awareness, which boosted demand for sustainable plastic products, and the presence of major distributors like Proplastik, which supplied a wide range of plastic materials to construction, advertising, and industrial sectors.

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, t
  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, t
  2. 5.2.2. 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 non-cellular plastic sheets in Estonia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Estonia's production of non-cellular plastic sheets has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 23 725 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 31.5% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 50.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.6%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.1%	12.1%	31.5%	14.6%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Estonia's production of non-cellular plastic sheets has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 4 008 tonnes, showing a solid 14.9% increase versus the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 37.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.6%	12.0%	14.9%	11.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports non-cellular plastic sheets from Estonia

Exports in kind, t

Estonia's exports of non-cellular plastic sheets have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 5 550 tonnes, reflecting a moderate 4.5% year-on-year growth. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 29.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.9%	8.6%	4.5%	8.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Finland, Latvia, and Sweden were the main destinations for Estonia's non-cellular plastic sheet exports in kind. Finland accounted for 24.6% of exports, Latvia for 21.9%, and Sweden for 16.6%, together absorbing 63.1% of total exports.

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 non-cellular plastic sheets have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totalled 29 900 thousand US dollars, representing a substantial 15.2% improvement compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 39%, equating to an annualized rate of 11.6%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.2%	7.6%	15.2%	11.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Finland, Latvia, and Sweden continued to lead as the top buyers of non-cellular plastic sheets from Estonia in value terms. Finland accounted for 23.4% of exports, Latvia for 20.7%, and Sweden for 13.9%, jointly taking 58.0% of total exports.

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 non-cellular plastic sheets to Estonia

Imports in kind, t

Estonia's imports of non-cellular plastic sheets have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country imported 7 594 tonnes, which is 14.2% higher compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports rose by 24%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.8%	7.7%	14.2%	7.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Finland, Poland, and Norway were the main suppliers of non-cellular plastic sheets to Estonia in kind. Finland accounted for 27.2% of imports, Poland for 13.4%, and Norway for 9.7%, together comprising 50.4% of total imports.

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

In 2021, Estonia's imports of non-cellular plastic sheets totalled 35 145 thousand US dollars, up by 27.2% year-on-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 33.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.1%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020, at 7.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.7%	(7.8%)	27.2%	10.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, three principal markets—Finland, Germany, and Poland—together accounted for 51.5% of total imports in value terms of non-cellular plastic sheets to Estonia.

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