Unlaminated plastics profiles market in Estonia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for unlaminated plastics profiles in Estonia expanded significantly in volume terms from 3 063 t in 2018 to 5 468 t in 2020, driven by a sharp increase in both domestic production and imports. In value terms, the market grew from 15 997 thousand US dollars to 19 917 thousand US dollars over the same period, indicating a moderate rise in average prices or a shift toward higher-value products.

In 2021, the market volume contracted to 4 822 t, while its value rose to 24 977 thousand US dollars. This coincided with a 50% increase in the number of enterprises manufacturing plastics in primary forms, signaling new market entry despite the overall production drop. The following year, market volume stabilized around 4 756 t as Estonia transposed the EU Single-Use Plastics Directive into national law, introducing packaging taxes and waste management rules that began to reshape the regulatory landscape.

By 2023, the market volume fell sharply to 3 035 t, and its value declined to 20 178 thousand US dollars. This downturn aligned with the full implementation of the Single-Use Plastics Directive through amendments to Estonia’s Waste Act and Packaging Act, which enforced reuse targets and placed additional obligations on packaging companies. The regulatory emphasis on reducing single-use plastics continued to pressure the market, with volume dropping further to 2 871 t in 2024.

Production unlaminated plastics profiles in Estonia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In Estonia, the output value of unlaminated plastics profiles reached $2,765,000 in 2021, marking a significant decline of 17.7% compared to 2020. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at $2,304,000, while the maximum occurred in 2020 at $3,362,000. The largest increase was seen in 2020, with a 45.9% rise. Overall, from 2018 to 2021, production increased by 3.2%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 1.1%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

The market for unlaminated plastics profiles in Estonia showed an unstable trend over the period. Production peaked in 2020 at 1,567 tons, but then dropped sharply to 176 tons in 2021, representing an 88.8% year-over-year decline. The largest increase was recorded in 2020, with a 446.3% surge. From 2020 to 2021, the market experienced a peak-to-trough amplitude of 8.9 times.

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

Exports unlaminated plastics profiles from Estonia

Exports in kind, t

Exports of unlaminated plastics profiles from Estonia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 289 tons, down by 41.9% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 48.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -19.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the main destinations for Estonia's exports of unlaminated plastics profiles in volume terms were Russia, Lithuania, and Finland. Russia accounted for 34.0% of exports, Lithuania for 19.1%, and Finland for 16.7%. Together, these three countries represented 69.8% of total exports.

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

Exports of unlaminated plastics profiles from Estonia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled $3,551,000, showing a notable decline of 13.4% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 37.8%, equating to an annualized decline of 14.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the leading destinations for Estonia's exports of unlaminated plastics profiles in value terms were Russia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Russia accounted for 32.9% of exports, Latvia for 24.0%, and Lithuania for 22.4%. Collectively, these three countries made up 79.4% 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 unlaminated plastics profiles to Estonia

Imports in kind, t

Imports of unlaminated plastics profiles into Estonia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports were recorded at 4,935 tons, rising by 12.2% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 47.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.9%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Germany, Poland, and Lithuania were the leading sources for Estonia's imports of unlaminated plastics profiles in volume terms. Germany accounted for 30.1% of imports, Poland for 18.7%, and Lithuania for 18.1%. Together, these three countries represented 66.9% 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

Imports of unlaminated plastics profiles into Estonia increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, Estonia imported $25,763,000 worth of unlaminated plastics profiles, up by 24.7% compared to 2020. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at $18,700,000, with the largest decline that year at 1.7%. Overall, from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 35.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Belgium, and Poland were the main sources for Estonia's imports of unlaminated plastics profiles in value terms. Germany accounted for 27.1% of imports, Belgium for 13.2%, and Poland for 9.9%. Together, these three countries absorbed 50.2% 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