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Biodiesel market in Lithuania

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The biodiesel market volume in Lithuania showed considerable volatility from 2018 to 2024. After a modest start at 89 thousand tons in 2018, consumption surged by over 40% to reach 131 thousand tons in 2020, marking the highest point in the period.

This peak was followed by a multi-year contraction, with the market falling to 115 thousand tons in 2021 and further declining to a low of 71 thousand tons in 2023. The sharp reduction coincided with a period of rising exports, which exceeded 190 thousand tons in 2022, diverting production away from the domestic market.

A strong rebound occurred in 2024, with market volume jumping by 42% to 101 thousand tons. This recovery was supported by a combination of steady domestic production around 150 thousand tons and a notable decrease in export volumes compared to the previous years.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Lithuania
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lithuania in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lithuania in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Lithuania, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lithuania in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lithuania in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Lithuania, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lithuania in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lithuania in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Lithuania, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lithuania in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lithuania in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Lithuania, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production biodiesel in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Lithuania's biodiesel production increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output reached 281.5 million US dollars, marking a significant 67.6% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 78.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 21.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 157.4 million US dollars, which saw a minimal decline of 0.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.1%)	6.7%	67.6%	21.4%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

After two years of growth, Lithuania's biodiesel production volume declined. In 2021, 154.5 thousand tonnes were produced, representing a modest decrease of 9.4% compared to 2020. The highest volume was recorded in 2020 at 170.5 thousand tonnes, which saw an increase of 5.6%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.3%	5.6%	(9.4%)	(0.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports biodiesel from Lithuania

Exports in kind, K t

Lithuania's biodiesel export volume increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 169.0 thousand tonnes, showing a sharp 34.1% improvement compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports rose by 48.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.0%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 108.4 thousand tonnes, which experienced a decline of 5.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.0%)	16.2%	34.1%	14.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, three key markets—Denmark, the Netherlands, and Latvia—collectively accounted for 88.3% of Lithuania's total biodiesel exports in volume terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2021, with a 2.9-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Lithuania's biodiesel export value totaled 307.9 million US dollars, indicating a sharp gain of 130.0% over the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 105.4 million US dollars, which saw a decline of 7.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.2%)	27.0%	130.0%	39.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, three principal markets—Denmark, the Netherlands, and Latvia—together accounted for 88.8% of Lithuania's total biodiesel exports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports biodiesel to Lithuania

Imports in kind, K t

Market behavior was characterized by volatility during these years. Imports hit their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2021, with a 3.4-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Lithuania imported 129.2 thousand tonnes of biodiesel, which is 49.3% higher than the previous year. The minimum volume was recorded in 2019 at 37.8 thousand tonnes, which experienced a decline of 19.8%. The largest increase was recorded in 2020 at 129.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(19.8%)	129.1%	49.3%	40.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2018 to 2021, Poland and Latvia accounted for the majority of biodiesel imports to Lithuania in volume terms, while other markets played a less significant role.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Market behavior was marked by volatility during these years. Imports bottomed in 2019 and peaked in 2021, with a 5.8-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Lithuania imported 212.1 million US dollars worth of biodiesel, representing a steep rise of 149.2% over the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 36.3 million US dollars, which saw a decline of 21.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(21.5%)	134.4%	149.2%	66.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Poland (48.0% of imports in value terms), Latvia (30.6%), and Estonia (12.1%) consistently held leading positions in Lithuania's import structure, jointly accounting for 90.7% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io