Woven textile floor coverings market in Estonia

Earlier Report Observations

The Estonian market for woven textile floor coverings began the period at 210 thousand m² in 2018, relying heavily on imports from European suppliers such as the United Kingdom, Poland, and the Netherlands. Market volume grew to 245 thousand m² in 2019 before declining to 210 thousand m² in 2020.

A sharp increase followed in 2021, with the market reaching 349 thousand m². This peak was followed by a contraction to 271 thousand m² in 2022 and 232 thousand m² in 2023, before stabilizing around 231 thousand m² in 2024. During this phase, global industry trends included the launch of carbon-negative area rugs by FLOR and acquisitions by major players like Mohawk Industries, reflecting innovation and consolidation in the textile flooring sector worldwide.

Production woven textile floor coverings in Estonia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Estonia's woven textile floor coverings production has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 2 684 K $ US, marking a 10.6% rise compared to 2020. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 2 302 K $ US, with the largest decline of 5.8% occurring that year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 9.8%, which translates to an annualized rate of 3.2%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K m²

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2020 at 66.0 K m², with the largest decline of 28.7% that year. In 2021, production surged to 140.0 K m², reflecting a significant increase of 112.0% compared to 2020. This peak in 2021 and the low in 2020 resulted in a 2.1-fold gap between these years.

Annual dynamics of production in Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, K m²

Exports woven textile floor coverings from Estonia

Exports in kind, K m²

In 2021, Estonia's volume of woven textile floor coverings exports amounted to 69.6 K m², showing a decline of 12.2% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 65.8 K m², with the largest decline of 23.2% occurring that year. The largest increase was recorded in 2020 at 20.4%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 18.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, K m²

From 2018 to 2021, Finland, Lithuania, and Ukraine formed the core of Estonia's exports in kind. Finland accounted for 60.1% of exports, Lithuania for 11.3%, and Ukraine for 5.6%. Together, these three countries represented 77.0% 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 woven textile floor coverings exports have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports totalled 1 527 K $ US, which is 5.5% higher than the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 140 K $ US, with the largest decline of 24.3% that year. The largest increase was recorded in 2020 at 27.1%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Finland, Russia, and Lithuania remained the main markets for Estonia's woven textile floor coverings exports in value terms. Finland accounted for 57.5% of exports, Russia for 10.4%, and Lithuania for 10.3%. Collectively, these three countries represented 78.3% 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 woven textile floor coverings to Estonia

Imports in kind, K m²

Estonia's volume of woven textile floor coverings imports has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports stood at 279.0 K m², up by 24.8% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 49.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 14.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, K m²

From 2018 to 2021, India, Denmark, and Belgium accounted for the largest share of Estonia's imports in kind. India represented 19.6% of imports, Denmark 18.2%, and Belgium 12.4%. Together, these three countries comprised 50.2% 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

Cross-border shipments of woven textile floor coverings to Estonia have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports stood at 3 154 K $ US, which is 28.3% higher compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 65.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 18.3%.

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

In 2018 to 2021, the partner structure for imports in value terms was balanced rather than concentrated. India accounted for 17.0% of imports, Denmark for 14.0%, and Belgium for 13.3%. These three countries jointly represented 44.3% of total flows, with many other countries accounting for the remaining 55.7%.

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

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