Lithuania: Tomato Market 2025

Tomato Market Size in Lithuania

The Lithuanian tomato market amounted to $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +108.7% against 2016 indices. Tomato consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Tomato Production in Lithuania

In value terms, tomato production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 51% against the previous year. Tomato production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average tomato yield in Lithuania shrank to X tons per ha, waning by -5.7% against 2021. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. The tomato yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The tomato harvested area in Lithuania reduced slightly to X ha in 2022, which is down by -2.8% compared with 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the harvested area increased by 21%. The tomato harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Tomato Exports

Exports from Lithuania

Tomato exports from Lithuania declined dramatically to X tons in 2022, shrinking by -41.8% compared with the year before. Overall, exports saw a dramatic setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 48% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tomato exports fell notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 26% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Latvia (X tons), Belarus (X tons) and Estonia (X tons) were the main destinations of tomato exports from Lithuania, together accounting for 86% of total exports. Poland, the Netherlands, Spain and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 11%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +79.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Latvia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for tomatoes exports from Lithuania, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belarus ($X), with a 25% share of total exports. It was followed by Estonia, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Latvia stood at +1.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belarus (-9.6% per year) and Estonia (+13.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average tomato export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 13% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Spain (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tomato Imports

Imports into Lithuania

In 2022, approx. X tons of tomatoes were imported into Lithuania; waning by -12.2% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tomato imports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest tomato supplier to Lithuania, accounting for a 42% share of total imports. Moreover, tomato imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), twofold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands amounted to -17.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+6.1% per year) and Spain (-9.6% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tomatoes to Lithuania, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands amounted to -19.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+27.1% per year) and Spain (-7.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average tomato import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 8% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 36% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($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 (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform