Lithuania: Asparagus Market 2025

Asparagus Market Size in Lithuania

The Lithuanian asparagus market fell to $X in 2022, reducing by -9.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Asparagus consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Asparagus Production in Lithuania

In value terms, asparagus production declined rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 133% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of asparagus in Lithuania reduced to X tons per ha, standing approx. at the year before. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the yield increased by 1.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average asparagus yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the asparagus harvested area in Lithuania totaled X ha, standing approx. at the year before. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 1.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to asparagus production reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Asparagus Exports

Exports from Lithuania

In 2022, the amount of asparagus exported from Lithuania shrank notably to X tons, falling by -89.5% on the year before. In general, exports recorded a dramatic curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 303% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, asparagus exports declined notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belarus (X tons) was the main destination for asparagus exports from Lithuania, with a 71% share of total exports. Moreover, asparagus exports to Belarus exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Latvia (X kg), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belarus stood at +37.9%.

In value terms, the largest markets for asparagus exported from Lithuania were Latvia ($X) and Belarus ($X).

Among the main countries of destination, Belarus, with a CAGR of +35.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average asparagus export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 37% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 223%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Latvia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belarus stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Asparagus Imports

Imports into Lithuania

In 2022, imports of asparagus into Lithuania dropped rapidly to X tons, with a decrease of -18.5% on the previous year. Overall, imports showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 62% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, asparagus imports fell significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 64%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Latvia (X tons) were the main suppliers of asparagus imports to Lithuania, together comprising 66% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +131.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Latvia ($X) were the largest asparagus suppliers to Lithuania, with a combined 66% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

Italy, with a CAGR of +130.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average asparagus import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -13.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+133.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform