After the regaining of independence of Estonia in 1991, the field of printing started to develop fast. Several printing houses from the Soviet times were privatized, lots of new printing houses were established.

Today there are approximately 100 printing companies in Estonia. During the last few years, graphic companies have prepared for the increasing level of competition in the media market.

The joining of the European Union in May 2004 has encouraged and simplified foreign trade and communication. The export of Estonian printing industry has increased and this trend is still continuing. Today, the largest markets are Russia, Scandinavia and Finland.

During recent years, Estonian printing companies have been actively and successfully investing into printing houses and machines. Attained high quality level and short deadlines of printing houses as well flexible customer-services and low costs facilitate the competition of Estonian printing industry in foreign markets.

Association of Estonian Printing Industry (ETTL) was established on 20 March 1996.

ETTL is an independent, non-profit  association of printing companies in order to support and co-ordinate its members actions in matter of industry related economic issues.

The mission is to promote and support the development of Estonian printing industry and economy, and to provide assistance in the development of ethcial business environment. ETTL is a member of INTERGRAF .