Beer and brewing products market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

The Lithuanian beer market showed variable trends in physical volume between 2018 and 2024, starting at 288 thousand tons and reaching a high of 317 thousand tons in 2022 before declining to 286 thousand tons by the end of the period. In value terms, the market experienced a pronounced contraction in 2020, dropping to 203 million US dollars from 259 million the previous year, but then recovered steadily to 240 million by 2024.

A notable divergence occurred in 2020 when the market volume saw only a minor decrease while value fell by over 20%, pointing to significant shifts in average prices or the product mix. Similarly, in 2023, volume consumption fell by nearly 9% to 289 thousand tons, yet the market's value rose by 10% to 239 million US dollars, underscoring a move toward higher-value segments or the impact of general price increases.

Domestic production of beer and brewing products in Lithuania expanded in volume until 2021, peaking at 359 thousand tons, but then retreated to 328 thousand tons in 2024. The country consistently maintained a trade surplus in physical terms, with exports surpassing imports each year, although both flows moderated toward the later years of the period.

Production beer and brewing products in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In 2019, Lithuania's beer and brewing products output reached its peak at 279.2 million US dollars. However, in 2020, production dropped sharply by 19.1% to 225.8 million US dollars, marking the lowest point in the period. By 2021, output recovered to 241.5 million US dollars, representing a modest increase of 6.9% compared to 2020. Overall, from 2018 to 2021, production declined by 6.9%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 2.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Lithuania in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Lithuania's production of beer and brewing products has grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 358.7 thousand tons, up 2.7% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production increased by 14.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Lithuania in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Exports beer and brewing products from Lithuania

Exports in kind, K t

Lithuania's exports of beer and brewing products have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country exported 144.1 thousand tons, reflecting a moderate increase of 6.7% compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 34%, averaging an annual growth rate of 10.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lithuania in kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, the main buyers of Lithuania's beer and brewing products in volume terms were Latvia, accounting for 43.9% of exports, Russia with 24.9%, and Estonia at 7.2%. Together, these three countries made up 75.9% of total exports.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Lithuania in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Lithuania's beer and brewing products exports have increased in value for the third year running. In 2021, exports reached 75 386 thousand US dollars, up 13.5% from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports surged by 50.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 14.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lithuania in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In value terms from 2018 to 2021, the top destinations for Lithuania's beer and brewing products exports were Russia, representing 33.8% of exports, Latvia at 30.1%, and Estonia with 6.8%. Combined, these countries accounted for 70.6% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Lithuania in value, 2018-2021

Imports beer and brewing products to Lithuania

Imports in kind, K t

In 2021, Lithuania imported 99.5 thousand tons of beer and brewing products, a 15.9% increase year-over-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports rose by 20.2%, averaging an annual growth rate of 6.3%. The smallest change occurred in 2020, with a slight decline of 0.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lithuania in kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, the leading suppliers of beer and brewing products to Lithuania in volume terms were Belarus, contributing 29.7% of imports, Ukraine with 14.2%, and Russia at 10.4%. Together, these three countries represented 54.3% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Lithuania in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

Lithuania's imports of beer and brewing products have grown in value for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 49 784 thousand US dollars, showing a 12.8% rise from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 24.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lithuania in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In value terms from 2018 to 2021, Lithuania's imports of beer and brewing products were distributed among many countries. The top suppliers were Belarus, accounting for 13.9% of imports, Germany with 10.5%, and the Netherlands at 9.1%. Collectively, these three countries made up 33.4% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Lithuania in value, 2018-2021