Lithuania: Cauliflower And Broccoli Market 2025

Cauliflower And Broccoli Market Size in Lithuania

The Lithuanian cauliflower and broccoli market rose rapidly to $X in 2022, surging by 7.4% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +74.8% against 2015 indices. Cauliflower and broccoli consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Production in Lithuania

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli production expanded rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 66% against the previous year. Cauliflower and broccoli production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of cauliflower and broccoli in Lithuania rose markedly to X tons per ha in 2022, with an increase of 8.3% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 8.3% against the previous year. The cauliflower and broccoli yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 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 cauliflower and broccoli harvested area in Lithuania expanded slightly to X ha, picking up by 2.6% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 7.8% against the previous year. The cauliflower and broccoli harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Exports

Exports from Lithuania

For the fifth year in a row, Lithuania recorded decline in overseas shipments of cauliflower and broccoli, which decreased by -48% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a sharp setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli exports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a dramatic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 33%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Latvia (X tons), Estonia (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of cauliflower and broccoli exports from Lithuania, together comprising 88% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Estonia (with a CAGR of +36.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for cauliflower and broccoli exported from Lithuania were Latvia ($X), Estonia ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising 91% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Estonia, with a CAGR of +44.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cauliflower and broccoli export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -9.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, enjoyed a noticeable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 99% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Latvia (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Imports

Imports into Lithuania

In 2022, imports of cauliflower and broccoli into Lithuania fell slightly to X tons, declining by -2.1% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli imports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of cauliflower and broccoli imports to Lithuania, together comprising 68% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +166.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cauliflower and broccoli suppliers to Lithuania were Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined 68% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of +183.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cauliflower and broccoli import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -4.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, enjoyed a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 34%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform