Lithuania: Grain Market 2025

Grain Market Size in Lithuania

For the third year in a row, the Lithuanian grain market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a mild slump. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Grain Production in Lithuania

In value terms, grain production rose notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. Grain production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average grain yield in Lithuania stood at X tons per ha, increasing by X% on the previous year. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the average grain 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 cereal grains were harvested in Lithuania; increasing by X% compared with 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to grain production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Grain Exports

Exports from Lithuania

In 2022, shipments abroad of cereal grains decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, total exports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, grain exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Nigeria (X tons), Latvia (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of grain exports from Lithuania, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Nigeria (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) remains the key foreign market for cereal grains exports from Lithuania, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Latvia, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Nigeria stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Latvia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average grain export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Germany ($X per ton) and Senegal ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Latvia ($X per ton) and Egypt ($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 Sudan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grain Imports

Imports into Lithuania

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of cereal grains, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. In general, imports posted a measured expansion. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, grain imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a prominent expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main suppliers of grain imports to Lithuania, together comprising X% of total imports. Latvia, Sweden, Denmark and Estonia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest grain suppliers to Lithuania were Poland ($X), Ukraine ($X) and Russia ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Latvia, Sweden, Denmark and Estonia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Estonia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 grain import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, grain import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform