Lithuania: Garlic Market 2024

Garlic Market Size in Lithuania

After two years of decline, the Lithuanian garlic market increased by X% to $X in 2023. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable decline. Garlic consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Garlic Production in Lithuania

In value terms, garlic production stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of garlic in Lithuania soared to X tons per ha in 2023, increasing by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a drastic downturn. The garlic yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the yield stood 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 2023, the total area harvested in terms of garlic production in Lithuania amounted to X ha, standing approx. at 2022 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to garlic production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Garlic Exports

Exports from Lithuania

In 2023, the amount of garlic exported from Lithuania skyrocketed to X tons, rising by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, garlic exports soared to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Latvia (X tons) was the main destination for garlic exports from Lithuania, with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Estonia (X tons), with a X% share of total exports. Belarus (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Latvia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Estonia (X% per year) and Belarus (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to Latvia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Estonia (X% per year) and Belarus (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average garlic export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belarus (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Garlic Imports

Imports into Lithuania

In 2023, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of garlic, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, garlic imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat 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, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest garlic suppliers to Lithuania were the Netherlands ($X), China ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Germany, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 garlic import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform