Lithuania: Market for Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses 2024

Market Size for Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses in Lithuania

The Lithuanian market for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses rose modestly to $X in 2022, picking up by 3.7% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a mild decline. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses in Lithuania

In value terms, production of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 84%. Production of peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses

Exports from Lithuania

In 2022, the amount of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses exported from Lithuania plummeted to X tons, which is down by -65.5% on the year before. In general, exports recorded a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 519%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses dropped markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 297%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Estonia (X kg) were the main destinations of exports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses from Lithuania, with a combined 96% share of total exports. Latvia and Uzbekistan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 2.2%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Latvia (with a CAGR of +10.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses exports from Lithuania, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a 3.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Uzbekistan, with a 1.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK stood at -32.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (-6.0% per year) and Uzbekistan (-23.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 86% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 604%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($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 Uzbekistan (+104.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses

Imports into Lithuania

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses, when their volume decreased by -18.8% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 306% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses declined to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 118%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses to Lithuania, with a combined 78% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +98.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses suppliers to Lithuania were Germany ($X), China ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for 65% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +73.0%, recorded 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

The average import price for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 9.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 43%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform