Electronics Sector

The main importers of our electronic products are Nordic countries.

24%

telecommunication equipment

33%

Source: Statistics Estonia

Source: Statistics Estonia

4%

Germany

48%

5% 4%

Russian Federation

6%

Latvia

14% electrical machinery and apparatus

Denmark

In 2007 the electronics sector comprised 6% of all the enterprises operating in the manufacturing industry in Estonia. There were more than 15,000 people working in

the sector, of which approximately 7,000 were engaged in the manufacturing of electrical machinery and apparatuses, nearly 5,500 in the manufacturing of radio, television and communication equipment, and approximately 2,000 in the manufacturing of medical and optical instruments and watches.

medical, precision and optical instruments

Finland

T

he electronics sector is a historic sector in Estonia with long traditions dating back to 1907 when the first telephone factory was established.

36%

assembly of computers and office equipment

5%

Main export destinations 2008, % of total electronics export

Sweden

The electronics sector in Estonia

Breakdown of electronics sector by turnover (%)

Examples of companies in the sector: Incap Electronics Estonia (PCB assembly), ABB AS (power and, automation products), Tarkon (mechanical engineering), ML Arvutid (computer assembly), Ordi (computer assembly). Harju Elekter (switchboards), Scanfil: (cable assembly), Fabec Elektroonika (thermo-regulators, power supply units, remote control devices), Efore (power systems), Enics Eesti: (engineering), Ensto (electrical systems and solutions), Tradex (customer designed electronic products), Stoneridge Electronics (car industry electronic control units, sensors), Clifton (power electronics) and many more.

Main advantages and strengths of Estonia in the electronics sector Well-developed infrastructure that supports the development of the electronics sector Favourable location Lower transportation costs

Skilled labour force and low labour cost create a competitive advantage

Low labour costs Extensive know-how Comprehensive R&D Constant productivity increase Long traditions Cooperation with university and technology centres

Stable local environment forms a strong base for business development Rapid growth R&D support Entrepreneurship support