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Slates and writing or drawing boards 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 slates and writing boards in Estonia expanded from $860 000 in 2018 to $1.06 million in 2019, supported by strong economic growth and a buoyant commercial real estate market that encouraged investment in office and educational equipment.

The COVID-19 pandemic caused a sharp contraction to $720 000 in 2020 as offices and schools reduced activity. Recovery began in 2021, reaching $892 000, as real estate transactions started to rebound. A surge to $1.13 million followed in 2022 when over 70 000 m² of new office space entered the market after construction delays, boosting demand for writing surfaces.

Market size stabilized at around $1.11 million in 2023, coinciding with the delivery of approximately 75 000 m² of additional office space and the recovery of real estate volumes post-pandemic. By 2024, the market saw a slight adjustment to $1.07 million.

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, unit
  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, unit
  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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Estonia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Estonia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Estonia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Estonia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from 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 slates and writing or drawing boards in Estonia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In Estonia, the production value of slates and writing or drawing boards reached 3 125 K $ US in 2021, marking a 2.5% year-over-year increase. However, looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, overall production declined by 8.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 3 439 K $ US, while the lowest was in 2020 at 3 049 K $ US. The most significant drop occurred in 2020, with a decrease of 11.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.7%	(11.3%)	2.5%	(2.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports slates and writing or drawing boards from Estonia

Exports in kind, t

Estonia's cross-border shipments of slates and writing or drawing boards declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, exports totaled 358.4 tonnes, down 1.5% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports fell by 15.7%, translating to an annualized decline of 5.5%. The peak was in 2019 at 426.7 tonnes, with the largest drop of 14.7% occurring in 2020. The only increase during this time was a modest 0.4% in 2019.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.4%	(14.7%)	(1.5%)	(5.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Finland dominated Estonia's exports of slates and writing or drawing boards in volume, accounting for 70.5% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among various smaller destinations.

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 slates and writing or drawing boards in value terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 2 622 K $ US, showing no significant change compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 9.5%, with an annualized rate of -3.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.9%)	(4.7%)	(0.2%)	(3.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018-2021, Finland accounted for 74.0% of Estonia's total exports in value terms for slates and writing or drawing boards. The rest was spread across a broad group of smaller countries.

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 slates and writing or drawing boards to Estonia

Imports in kind, t

Estonia imported 61.5 tonnes of slates and writing or drawing boards in 2021, representing a slight year-over-year gain of 2.5%. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 2.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.7%. The highest volume was in 2019 at 74.9 tonnes, while the lowest was in 2020 at 60.1 tonnes. The largest decline of 19.8% occurred in 2020, and the biggest increase of 24.3% was recorded in 2019.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	24.3%	(19.8%)	2.5%	0.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the leading sources for Estonia's imports of slates and writing or drawing boards in volume were China (34.4% of imports), Poland (24.6%), and Sweden (16.9%). Together, these three countries accounted for 75.9% 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 import value for slates and writing or drawing boards stood at 389 K $ US, a 30.3% increase compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 13.5%, with an annualized rate of 4.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 298 K $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 21.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.5%	(21.2%)	30.3%	4.3%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018-2021, China (30.6% of imports in value terms), Poland (21.0%), and Sweden (19.5%) continued to be the top suppliers of slates and writing or drawing boards to Estonia. Collectively, they represented 71.1% of total import value.

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