Lithuania: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in Lithuania

The Lithuanian fruit market rose significantly to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Fruit Production in Lithuania

In value terms, fruit production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. Fruit production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of fruits in Lithuania expanded significantly to X tons per ha in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The fruit yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat 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 fruits were harvested in Lithuania; with an increase of X% on 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a noticeable descent. The fruit harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fruit Exports

Exports from Lithuania

In 2022, shipments abroad of fruits decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the seventh year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fruit exports plummeted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

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

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

In value terms, Belarus ($X), Latvia ($X) and Russia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for fruit exported from Lithuania worldwide, with a combined X% share 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 growth rate of 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 export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure 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 Poland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fruit Imports

Imports into Lithuania

In 2022, supplies from abroad of fruits decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the seventh consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fruit imports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons) were the main suppliers of fruit 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 ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fruits to Lithuania, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Latvia ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Ecuador, with an X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform