Lithuania: Chili And Pepper Market 2024

Chili And Pepper Market Size in Lithuania

In 2022, the Lithuanian chili and pepper market decreased by -1.4% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, posted a remarkable increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Chili And Pepper Production in Lithuania

In value terms, chili and pepper production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume decreased by 99.9% against the previous year. Chili and pepper production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In 2022, the average yield of chilies and peppers (green) in Lithuania amounted to less than X kg per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. less than X ha of chilies and peppers (green) were harvested in Lithuania; stabilizing at the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Chili And Pepper Exports

Exports from Lithuania

In 2022, shipments abroad of chilies and peppers (green) decreased by -50.5% to X tons, falling for the ninth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports showed a dramatic slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 7.9%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chili and pepper exports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a dramatic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belarus (X tons) was the main destination for chili and pepper exports from Lithuania, accounting for a 62% share of total exports. Moreover, chili and pepper exports to Belarus exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Latvia (X tons), threefold. Russia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belarus totaled +1.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Latvia (-3.4% per year) and Russia (-46.3% per year).

In value terms, Belarus ($X) remains the key foreign market for chilies and peppers (green) exports from Lithuania, comprising 63% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Latvia ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia, with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Belarus amounted to +3.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Latvia (-3.8% per year) and Russia (-44.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chili and pepper export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Russia (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chili And Pepper Imports

Imports into Lithuania

In 2022, approx. X tons of chilies and peppers (green) were imported into Lithuania; reducing by -16% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 33%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chili and pepper imports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 53%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of chili and pepper imports to Lithuania, together accounting for 78% of total imports. Germany, Latvia and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +12.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chilies and peppers (green) to Lithuania, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands totaled -23.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-1.3% per year) and Germany (+15.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average chili and pepper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure 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 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 Italy (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform