Lithuania: Vegetable And Melon Market 2024

Vegetable And Melon Market Size in Lithuania

The Lithuanian vegetable and melon market declined to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable descent. Vegetable and melon consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable And Melon Production in Lithuania

In value terms, vegetable and melon production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. Vegetable and melon production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of vegetables and melons in Lithuania dropped slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, reducing by X% against 2021. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The vegetable and melon yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 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 vegetables and melons were harvested in Lithuania; stabilizing at the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable and melon production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable And Melon Exports

Exports from Lithuania

In 2022, overseas shipments of vegetables and melons decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the ninth consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% 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, vegetable and melon exports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Latvia (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable and melon exports from Lithuania, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable and melon exports to Latvia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Sweden (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Estonia (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Latvia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sweden (X% per year) and Estonia (X% per year).

In value terms, Latvia ($X) remains the key foreign market for vegetables and melons exports from Lithuania, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sweden ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Estonia, with an X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable and melon export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

Vegetable And Melon Imports

Imports into Lithuania

In 2022, the amount of vegetables and melons imported into Lithuania dropped to X tons, reducing by X% on the previous year. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable and melon imports fell sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable and melon imports to Lithuania, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, 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 vegetable and melon suppliers to Lithuania were the Netherlands ($X), Poland ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable and melon import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked 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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($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 mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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