For years, plastic production has been the leading industry in Hiiumaa, ranking highest in terms of turnover, added value, exports, and the number of employees. The sector’s major players primarily specialize in manufacturing plastic products through methods like injection molding, producing plastic packaging and films from recycled or biodegradable materials, and assembling various plastic goods. Key export markets include the Nordic countries.
AS M JA P NURST
AS DAGÖPLAST
AS DALE LD.
OÜ LIISBET TUKAT
PHARMA SYSTEMS EESTI OÜ
AS B-PLAST
PLASTIKTOOS
Hiiumaa’s commerce sector is significantly impacted by (domestic) tourism and reliable connections. Consequently, this sector exhibits a pronounced seasonality, with turnover in the summer months significantly surpassing that of the winter months.
HIIUMAA TARBIJATE ÜHISTU
OÜ FAASION
OÜ VR APTEEGID
STATS UNITIES OÜ
OÜ VALVE RAIDE APTEEK
OÜ KÄRDLA APTEEK
Hiiumaa municipality covers an area of 102,353 hectares, of which 68.5% is forested. The development of the forestry sector is strongly influenced by the performance of the sector’s largest company, OÜ HMPK, which relies heavily on exports for a significant portion of its revenue.
Businesses in the sector on Hiiumaa primarily cater to domestic customers. While cross-border trade does affect the sector, the local ferry connections have a more pronounced impact.
OÜ HIIU AUTOTRANS
AS AUTOMA
AS HONGA
SANDARE PLUS OÜ
OÜ ASS-TRANSPORT
The sector’s major companies primarily focus on manufacturing sawn and planed timber products. They are sold domestically, with a notable presence in European and Asian export markets.
OÜ VESSET
PROSPER LINE OÜ
SOOJUS & HOOLDUS OÜ
The sector has significant potential due to Hiiumaa’s uniqueness. Its growth undoubtedly hinges on the reliability of both ferry and air connections.
OÜ MAINEGRUPP
OÜ HIIU GRUUV
OÜ MAARANNA
OÜ ÕLLETARE
OÜ PADU HOTELL
HIIUMAA RANNAPAARGU OÜ
UNGRUMAJA OÜ
The sector mainly consists of small-scale producers dedicated to preserving local food traditions. Their primary market is the domestic one, and the influence of cross-border trade remains limited.
HIIUMAA KÖÖK JA PAGAR OÜ
STONEFISH OÜ
HIIUMAA LIHATÖÖSTUS OÜ
OÜ HIIU GOURMET
As of the end of 2021, Hiiumaa boasts 2,785 organic crop groups covering a total area of 14,387.5 hectares, according to the Register of Organic Farming. Approximately three-quarters of Hiiumaa’s organic land area consists of permanent grassland. By the close of 2021, Hiiumaa also housed 360 organic animal groups, with organic cattle accounting for over three-quarters of this total. Sheep make up 12% of the organic animal groups in Hiiumaa.
Agriculture has emerged as one of the most capital-intensive sectors, characterized by high production equipment costs and substantial entry expenses for new ventures. The primary contributors to the sector’s economic performance are dairy cattle farming and the production of sea buckthorn planting materials.
OÜ HIIUMAA AGRO
OÜ KAPASTU
OÜ MÄNNAKA
Hiiumaa Island in the Baltic Sea is encompassed by a range of waters, from the brisk and windswept North coast that opens to the open sea, to the calmer and more temperate Väinameri Sea in the South. This diversity of maritime conditions allows for year-round fishing opportunities, while Hiiumaa’s modest size offers the advantage of selecting fishing spots according to the prevailing wind direction.
Largest companies in this section are:
KORRASHOID OÜ
DAGOPEN OÜ
HIIUVIIDE OÜ
Contacts
Mihkel Kärg
Investor consultant
mihkel.karg@eas.ee
+372 58513607
Assists in locating the ideal site on Hiiumaa, connecting with business and training partners, liaising with local authorities and development centers on behalf of the company, and providing ongoing advice to foreign businesses on growth,
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