Lithuania: Fruit And Berry Market 2024

Fruit And Berry Market Size in Lithuania

In 2022, the Lithuanian fruit and berry market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Fruit and berry consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Fruit And Berry Production in Lithuania

In value terms, fruit and berry production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Fruit and berry production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average fruit and berry yield in Lithuania skyrocketed to X tons per ha, with an increase of X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average fruit and berry yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 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, approx. X ha of fruits and berries were harvested in Lithuania; standing approx. at the year before. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fruit and berry production attained the maximum at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Fruit And Berry Exports

Exports from Lithuania

For the fifth consecutive year, Lithuania recorded decline in shipments abroad of fruits and berries, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fruit and berry exports declined sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports faced a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belarus (X tons), Latvia (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main destinations of fruit and berry exports from Lithuania, together comprising X% of total exports. Kazakhstan, Estonia, Poland and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Belarus ($X), Russia ($X) and Latvia ($X) constituted the largest markets for fruit and berry exported from Lithuania worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. Kazakhstan, Estonia, Poland and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Spain, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination 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 fruit and berry export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. 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.

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

Fruit And Berry Imports

Imports into Lithuania

Fruit and berry imports into Lithuania contracted to X tons in 2022, falling by X% on 2021. In general, imports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fruit and berry imports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. 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), Poland (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons) were the main suppliers of fruit and berry imports to Lithuania, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fruits and berries to Lithuania, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Latvia ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with an X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit and berry import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Albania ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform