Yeasts, dead micro-organisms and baking powders market in Estonia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the Estonian market for yeasts and dead micro-organisms experienced a dip to 13,436 metric tons in 2019, coinciding with the implementation of updated food safety and microbiological control guidelines. The market then surged by 38% to 18,472 metric tons in 2020, primarily due to increased demand during the COVID-19 pandemic and the adoption of revised biological safety protocols.

In 2021, market volume contracted by 12% to 16,287 metric tons, followed by a 29% rebound to 21,056 metric tons in 2022.

The market then fell by 26% to 15,681 metric tons in 2023 before recovering by 22% to 19,183 metric tons in 2024.

Production yeasts, dead micro-organisms and baking powders in Estonia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Estonia's production of yeasts, dead microorganisms, and baking powders has grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, output was valued at 51 713 thousand US dollars, showing a modest year-over-year increase of 1.9%. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 44.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 13.1%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Following two years of growth, Estonia's production of yeasts, dead microorganisms, and baking powders declined. In 2021, output totaled 11 969 tonnes, a slight decrease of 0.6% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production increased by 25.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.0%. The highest production volume was recorded in 2020 at 12 046 tonnes, while the largest year-over-year increase occurred in 2019 at 13.8%.

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

Exports yeasts, dead micro-organisms and baking powders from Estonia

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Estonia's exports of yeasts, dead microorganisms, and baking powders declined. In 2021, the country exported 10 207 tonnes, which is 6.7% lower than the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 18.5%, corresponding to an average annual growth rate of 5.8%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2020 at 10 942 tonnes, with the largest year-over-year increase also occurring in 2020 at 19.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Denmark, France, and Canada were the core markets for Estonia's exports of yeasts, dead microorganisms, and baking powders in volume terms. Denmark accounted for 18.1% of exports, France for 17.2%, and Canada for 17.0%. Together, these three countries represented 52.2% 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 export value of yeasts, dead microorganisms, and baking powders has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 44 151 thousand US dollars, up 2.1% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, export value grew by 36.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Denmark, Canada, and France remained the key destinations for Estonia's exports of yeasts, dead microorganisms, and baking powders in value terms. Denmark accounted for 22.9% of export value, Canada for 17.5%, and France for 12.4%. Combined, these three markets represented 52.9% 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 yeasts, dead micro-organisms and baking powders to Estonia

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Estonia's imports of yeasts, dead microorganisms, and baking powders totaled 14 525 tonnes, marking a significant decrease of 16.4% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 7.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.6%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 11 745 tonnes, while the highest was in 2020 at 17 369 tonnes. The largest year-over-year increase occurred in 2020 at 47.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Russia, Finland, and Denmark were the primary sources for Estonia's imports of yeasts, dead microorganisms, and baking powders in volume terms. Russia accounted for 41.0% of imports, Finland for 22.8%, and Denmark for 10.1%. Together, these three countries made up 73.9% 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

In 2021, Estonia's import value of yeasts, dead microorganisms, and baking powders came to 13 926 thousand US dollars, a decrease of 14.0% from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, import value increased by 23.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.3%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2019 at 10 827 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2020 at 16 190 thousand US dollars. The largest year-over-year increase occurred in 2020 at 49.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Denmark, Russia, and Finland remained the central markets for Estonia's imports of yeasts, dead microorganisms, and baking powders in value terms. Together, these three countries accounted for 53.0% 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