Estonia Trade Balance
External balance on goods and services NE.RSB.GNFS.CD
Estonia's trade balance was $423.1M in 2025, ranked 71st globally. This represents a 225.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1993–2025.
Overview
Estonia's trade balance stood at $423.1M in 2025, a rise of +$293.2M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $423.1M by 2025. Estonia ranked 71st globally.
Estonia’s trade balance has swung dramatically over the past three decades, moving from a deficit of ‑155,419,423.13 in 1993 to a surplus of 423,126,490.86 in 2025, ranking it 71st globally among 190 economies. The most pronounced surplus occurred in 2011 when the balance peaked at 1,350,033,736.57, reflecting strong export growth after the global financial crisis, while the deepest deficit was recorded in 2007 at ‑1,973,380,782.92, coinciding with the pre‑crisis slowdown in Europe. Compared with peers of similar rank, Estonia’s 2025 surplus exceeds Mongolia’s 473,034,573.30 and Maldives’ 209,055,638.73, indicating a relatively robust external position. The long‑term upward trajectory suggests that continued diversification of high‑value exports and integration into regional supply chains could sustain the surplus, although shifts in global demand or commodity prices could alter the path.
Data & projection
| Year | Trade Balance | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $784.6M | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $603.9M | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $423.1M | - | - |
| 2025 | $423.1M | +$293.2M | #71 |
| 2024 | $129.9M | −$266.8M | #91 |
| 2023 | $396.7M | +$713.0M | #105 |
| 2022 | $-316.2M | +$145.1M | #95 |
| 2021 | $-461.3M | −$116.5M | #82 |
| 2020 | $-344.8M | −$1.5B | #88 |
| 2019 | $1.2B | +$451.9M | #123 |
| 2018 | $723.0M | −$369.0M | #122 |
| 2017 | $1.1B | +$304.2M | #121 |
| 2016 | $787.8M | −$42.5M | #126 |
| 2015 | $830.3M | −$42.4M | #133 |
| 2014 | $872.7M | +$285.6M | #126 |
| 2013 | $587.1M | +$205.9M | #122 |
| 2012 | $381.1M | −$968.9M | #120 |
| 2011 | $1.4B | +$96.5M | #123 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Estonia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw trade balance improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Estonia's trade balance was $423.1M in 2025. Ranked 71st globally. This represents a 225.6% increase from the previous year.
Estonia's trade balance peaked at $1.4B in 2011.
The lowest trade balance in Estonia was $-2.0B in 2007.
Estonia ranks 71st globally in trade balance as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NE.RSB.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Estonia's trade balance is projected to reach $423.1M by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Estonia's trade balance was approximately 423.13 million ($423.1M) in 2025.
The trade balance of Estonia in 2025 was $423.1M. This ranks 71st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_estonia_trade-balance,
title = {Estonia Trade Balance},
url = {https://historysaid.com/estonia/trade-balance/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}