Lithuania: Market for Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing 2025

Market Size for Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing in Lithuania

In 2022, the Lithuanian market for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing increased by 307% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed a buoyant expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing in Lithuania

In value terms, production of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing in Lithuania totaled less than X kg per ha in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. 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, the harvested area of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing in Lithuania totaled less than X ha, almost unchanged from 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports of Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing

Exports from Lithuania

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing decreased by -42.2% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a perceptible increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 69%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced notably in the following year.

In value terms, exports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 228%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Latvia (X tons) was the main destination for exports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing from Lithuania, with a 74% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing to Latvia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Estonia (X tons), fivefold. Russia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Latvia amounted to +36.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Estonia (+10.7% per year) and Russia (-16.4% per year).

In value terms, Latvia ($X), Russia ($X) and Estonia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for seed, fruit and spore used for sowing exported from Lithuania worldwide, with a combined 76% share of total exports.

Latvia, with a CAGR of +19.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing amounted to $X per ton, surging by 31% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 135%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belarus ($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 (+18.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing

Imports into Lithuania

In 2022, imports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing into Lithuania surged to X tons, picking up by 107% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 125%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of seed, fruit and spore used for sowing to Lithuania, accounting for a 90% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Latvia (X tons), more than tenfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Poland totaled +18.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Latvia (+43.4% per year) and Germany (+9.1% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing to Lithuania, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Poland totaled +8.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+18.8% per year) and the Netherlands (+39.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -32.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 228%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 China (+34.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform