Lithuania: Barley Market 2025

Barley Market Size in Lithuania

The Lithuanian barley market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, surging by 111% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a pronounced setback. Barley consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Barley Production in Lithuania

In value terms, barley production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average barley yield in Lithuania reached X tons per ha, with an increase of 13% on the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the yield increased by 27%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the average barley yield remained at a 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, approx. X ha of barley were harvested in Lithuania; picking up by 7% compared with 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 59% against the previous year. The barley harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Barley Exports

Exports from Lithuania

In 2022, overseas shipments of barley decreased by -76.1% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, exports showed a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 311%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, barley exports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 297%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Morocco (X tons), Latvia (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of barley exports from Lithuania, with a combined 81% share of total exports. Poland, Estonia and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Norway (with a CAGR of +139.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for barley exported from Lithuania were Morocco ($X), Latvia ($X) and Spain ($X), together accounting for 81% of total exports. Poland, Estonia and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Norway, with a CAGR of +112.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average barley export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 26% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 26%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Norway ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) and Morocco ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Morocco (+34.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Barley Imports

Imports into Lithuania

In 2022, imports of barley into Lithuania surged to X tons, jumping by 123% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 643% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, barley imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a noticeable expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 682%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Latvia (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main suppliers of barley imports to Lithuania, with a combined 91% share of total imports. Poland, France and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 8.1%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +48.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Latvia ($X), Denmark ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the largest barley suppliers to Lithuania, with a combined 82% share of total imports. France, Poland and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +50.7%, saw 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 barley import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 73% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, barley import price increased by +98.7% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for Latvia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+16.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform