Lithuania: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in Lithuania

The Lithuanian fruit market rose rapidly to $X in 2022, surging 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 in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Fruit Production in Lithuania

In value terms, fruit production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a mild decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of fruits in Lithuania expanded sharply to X tons per ha, growing by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. The fruit yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 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, approx. X ha of fruits were harvested in Lithuania; remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The fruit harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Fruit Exports

Exports from Lithuania

In 2022, the amount of fruits exported from Lithuania dropped significantly to X tons, declining by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fruit exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for fruit exported from Lithuania were Belarus ($X), Latvia ($X) and Russia ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Kazakhstan, Estonia, Poland and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Spain, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Poland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fruit Imports

Imports into Lithuania

In 2022, overseas purchases of fruits decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the seventh year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, imports showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fruit imports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked 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, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ecuador (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases 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 rate of growth in terms 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, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, 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 Hungary (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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