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Printed labels of paper or paperboard market in Estonia

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for printed labels of paper or paperboard in Estonia expanded from $20.9 million in 2018 to a peak of $30.4 million in 2021, reflecting a period of sustained growth. This upward trajectory was interrupted in 2022 when the market contracted to $24.3 million, before beginning a gradual recovery to $25.7 million by 2024.

The sharp market increase in 2021 coincided with a broader emphasis on waste management and recycling within Estonia. Environmental regulations focusing on packaging waste and rising consumer awareness of sustainability likely boosted demand for paper-based labels as a recyclable packaging component, stimulating both domestic production and imports.

Following the 2021 peak, the market experienced a correction in 2022 before stabilizing and showing modest growth in 2023 and 2024, indicating an adjustment to the new environmental norms and a consolidation of demand.

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

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Estonia's production of printed paper or paperboard labels has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output reached 38 955 thousand US dollars, marking a 30.9% year-over-year increase. Production hit its lowest point in 2019 at 26 687 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 1.2%. Between 2018 and 2021, production grew by 44.2%, representing an average annual growth rate of 13.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.2%)	11.5%	30.9%	13.0%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Estonia's production of printed paper or paperboard labels has risen for the third consecutive year. In 2021, output totaled 3 574 tonnes, up 19.3% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production increased by 46%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.7%	19.0%	19.3%	13.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports printed labels of paper or paperboard from Estonia

Exports in kind, t

Estonia's exports of printed paper or paperboard labels have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 1 704 tonnes, reflecting a moderate 8.0% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports rose by 59.8%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 16.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	27.5%	16.1%	8.0%	16.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Estonia's exports in kind were dominated by Finland and Sweden, which together accounted for 82.2% of total flows, with other markets making up the remainder.

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 printed paper or paperboard labels have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports were valued at 15 536 thousand US dollars, showing a strong 13.0% rise from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 11 067 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 2.5%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2020 at 24.2%. Overall, from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 36.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.5%)	24.2%	13.0%	11.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Finland and Sweden were the primary markets for Estonia's exports in value terms, jointly representing 81.6% of total flows, while other partners accounted for the rest.

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 printed labels of paper or paperboard to Estonia

Imports in kind, t

Estonia's imports of printed paper or paperboard labels have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 2 351 tonnes, indicating a sharp 50.4% rise compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports surged by 225%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 48.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.0%	96.5%	50.4%	48.1%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018–2021, the Netherlands, Lithuania, and Europe (not elsewhere specified) were the main suppliers of printed paper or paperboard labels to Estonia in kind, contributing 23.5%, 21.9%, and 18.7% of imports, respectively. Together, they accounted for 64.1% of total imports in kind.

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 printed paper or paperboard labels have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 6 962 thousand US dollars, equivalent to a significant 20.3% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 33.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.6%	4.1%	20.3%	10.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Latvia, Europe (not elsewhere specified), and Lithuania were consistently the main sources for Estonia's imports in value terms, accounting for 17.7%, 17.4%, and 16.3% of imports, respectively. Together, they made up 51.5% of total 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