Baltic Airports Are Growing as Airlines Pull Back
Riga remains the largest individual airport in the Baltic states. But by the end of summer, the more important question is no longer who is first by passenger numbers.
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For the first time this year, food and grocery retail growth across the three Baltic states came together almost exactly
Source: Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia
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Across the Baltics, ageing and a shrinking domestic labour base are tightening labour supply. By mid-2026, however, the pressure was showing up very differently in each of the three markets.…
Source: State Data Agency Lithuania; Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia; Statistics Estonia.Estonia’s Agrone is moving downstream just as Baltic dairy processing enters a new round of consolidation. The RPK deal shows why timing — and financing — now matter.
Source: AS Rīgas piena kombinātsLithuania’s manufacturing output rose by 8.1% year on year in June, Latvia recorded 5.0% growth, while Estonia posted a 5.3% decline. The latest data show the three Baltic manufacturing sectors…
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Analysis · Transport & Logistics
Riga remains the largest individual airport in the Baltic states. But by the end of summer, the more important question is no longer who is first…

Analysis · Editorial
Estonia is growing again. SEB expects GDP to expand by 2.5% in 2026, 2.7% in 2027 and 2.8% in 2028 — respectable rates for an economy…

Analysis · Editorial
In the second quarter of 2026, tourist accommodation establishments across Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia recorded about 5.48 million overnight stays.