Lithuania: Cabbage Market 2024

Cabbage Market Size in Lithuania

The Lithuanian cabbage market fell to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -5.8% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a deep contraction. Cabbage consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cabbage Production in Lithuania

In value terms, cabbage production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 68%. Cabbage production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of cabbage and other brassicas in Lithuania dropped to X tons per ha, with a decrease of -6.7% on the previous year. In general, the yield saw a noticeable descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the yield increased by 15%. Over the period under review, the average cabbage yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the 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 cabbage harvested area in Lithuania totaled X ha, picking up by 3.1% against 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 7.8% against the previous year. The cabbage harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cabbage Exports

Exports from Lithuania

In 2022, exports of cabbage and other brassicas from Lithuania shrank to X tons, which is down by -14.4% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 206%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage exports rose modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 47%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Latvia (X tons) was the main destination for cabbage exports from Lithuania, with a 55% share of total exports. Moreover, cabbage exports to Latvia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Estonia (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Poland (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Latvia totaled +3.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Estonia (+10.1% per year) and Poland (+23.7% per year).

In value terms, Latvia ($X) remains the key foreign market for cabbage and other brassicas exports from Lithuania, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Estonia ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Latvia stood at +7.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Estonia (+11.8% per year) and Poland (+30.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cabbage export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 20% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 53% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($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 Russia (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cabbage Imports

Imports into Lithuania

Cabbage imports into Lithuania totaled X tons in 2022, picking up by 3% compared with the year before. In general, imports recorded a modest increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 85%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cabbage imports reached $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 64%. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest cabbage supplier to Lithuania, with a 42% share of total imports. Moreover, cabbage imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold. North Macedonia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Poland stood at +6.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+37.0% per year) and North Macedonia (+3.6% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cabbage and other brassicas to Lithuania, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by North Macedonia ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Poland totaled +8.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: North Macedonia (+6.2% per year) and Germany (+36.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cabbage import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 27%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Albania (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform