Lithuania: Pulses Market 2025

Pulses Market Size in Lithuania

The Lithuanian pulses market soared to $X in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate significant growth. Pulses consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pulses Production in Lithuania

In value terms, pulses production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Pulses production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average pulses yield in Lithuania skyrocketed to X tons per ha, picking up by X% compared with 2021. In general, the yield, however, recorded a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, the average pulses yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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, the total area harvested in terms of pulses production in Lithuania contracted to X ha, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The pulses harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pulses Exports

Exports from Lithuania

Pulses exports from Lithuania shrank remarkably to X tons in 2022, which is down by X% on the year before. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pulses exports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Egypt (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Latvia (X tons) were the main destinations of pulses exports from Lithuania, with a combined X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for pulses exported from Lithuania were Egypt ($X), Turkey ($X) and Latvia ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, 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 pulses export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Germany ($X per ton) and Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Latvia ($X per ton) and Norway ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pulses Imports

Imports into Lithuania

In 2022, the amount of pulses imported into Lithuania dropped sharply to X tons, which is down by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pulses imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Imports by Country

Latvia (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) were the main suppliers of pulses imports to Lithuania, with a combined X% share of total imports. Belarus, Poland, Germany, Ethiopia, Kazakhstan, the Netherlands, Canada, Estonia, Denmark and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest pulses suppliers to Lithuania were Latvia ($X), Russia ($X) and Poland ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Germany, the Netherlands, Ukraine, Ethiopia, Canada, Belarus, Denmark, Sweden, Kazakhstan and Estonia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Sweden, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average pulses import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a noticeable decrease. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform