Lithuania: Green Bean Market 2024

Green Bean Market Size in Lithuania

After two years of growth, the Lithuanian green bean market decreased by -36.1% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption showed a mild downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Green Bean Production in Lithuania

In value terms, green bean production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 254%. Green bean production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of green beans in Lithuania dropped modestly to X tons per ha, waning by -1.8% compared with the previous year. In general, the yield continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 82% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average green bean yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of green beans production in Lithuania declined to X ha, with a decrease of -11.5% on 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 33%. The green bean harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Green Bean Exports

Exports from Lithuania

In 2022, overseas shipments of green beans increased by 123% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 2,908% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, green bean exports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 1,555% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) was the main destination for green bean exports from Lithuania, accounting for a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, green bean exports to Sweden exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X tons), twofold. Latvia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Sweden was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (0.0% per year) and Latvia (+18.2% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for green beans exports from Lithuania, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by Latvia, with a 22% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Sweden was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (0.0% per year) and Latvia (+12.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average green bean export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -71% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 64%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+23.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Green Bean Imports

Imports into Lithuania

In 2022, purchases abroad of green beans decreased by -47% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, saw moderate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 164% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

In value terms, green bean imports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 243% against the previous year. 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

In 2022, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of green bean to Lithuania, accounting for a 65% share of total imports. Moreover, green bean imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Czech Republic (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy amounted to +95.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+8.5% per year) and the Czech Republic (+53.8% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of green beans to Lithuania, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy stood at +83.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+11.6% per year) and the Czech Republic (+60.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average green bean import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -3% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 38%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($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 (+34.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform