Lithuania: Garlic Market 2025

Garlic Market Size in Lithuania

After three years of growth, the Lithuanian garlic market decreased by -2% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a noticeable reduction. Garlic consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Garlic Production in Lithuania

In value terms, garlic production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of garlic in Lithuania reached X tons per ha in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by 19% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average garlic yield remained 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, the garlic harvested area in Lithuania expanded modestly to X ha, with an increase of 3.3% compared with 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the harvested area increased by 12%. The garlic harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Garlic Exports

Exports from Lithuania

In 2022, the amount of garlic exported from Lithuania contracted significantly to X tons, which is down by -45.1% on 2021 figures. In general, exports recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 131%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, garlic exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 131%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Latvia (X tons) was the main destination for garlic exports from Lithuania, accounting for a 67% share of total exports. Moreover, garlic exports to Latvia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Estonia (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Latvia stood at -2.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (-23.3% per year) and Estonia (-0.3% per year).

In value terms, Latvia ($X) remains the key foreign market for garlic exports from Lithuania, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Estonia ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia, with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Latvia amounted to -2.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Estonia (-0.8% per year) and Russia (-29.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average garlic export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -17.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 53% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Estonia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Belarus (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Garlic Imports

Imports into Lithuania

In 2022, the amount of garlic imported into Lithuania declined to X tons, waning by -9% on 2021 figures. In general, imports saw a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 49%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, garlic imports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 75%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), China (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of garlic imports to Lithuania, with a combined 87% 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 Germany (with a CAGR of +130.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of garlic to Lithuania, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands totaled -8.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+30.2% per year) and Germany (+120.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average garlic import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -6.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 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 ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+11.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform