Blankets and travelling rugs market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

The Lithuanian market for blankets and travelling rugs experienced notable volatility in physical volume between 2018 and 2024. Consumption rose from 1.1 million units in 2018 to a peak of 1.3 million units in 2019, then entered a downward trend, reaching a low of 905 thousand units in 2023. The market recovered strongly in 2024, with volume jumping back to 1.3 million units.

In value terms, the market followed a different trajectory, with its highest point of 12.2 million US dollars occurring in 2022. Subsequently, the market value contracted, falling to 7.7 million dollars in 2024. This divergence between volume and value indicates significant changes in average prices or the mix of products sold during these years.

Production blankets and travelling rugs in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

After two consecutive years of decline, Lithuania's production of blankets and travelling rugs rebounded in 2021. The output value reached 21 412 thousand US dollars, marking a significant year-over-year increase of 39.7%. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 13.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 15 326 thousand US dollars, following the largest decline of 16.6% in 2019.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K unit

In 2021, Lithuania produced 1 008 thousand units of blankets and travelling rugs, representing a 26.5% increase compared to 2020. Production peaked in 2019 at 1 049 thousand units, then dropped to its lowest point in 2020 at 797 thousand units, with the largest decline of 24.0% occurring that year.

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

Exports blankets and travelling rugs from Lithuania

Exports in kind, K unit

Lithuania exported 1 157 thousand units of blankets and travelling rugs in 2021, showing a sharp increase of 47.9% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 30.8%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 9.4%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 782 thousand units, which also saw the largest decline of 15.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lithuania in kind, 2018-2021, K unit

Between 2018 and 2021, Lithuania's export market for blankets and travelling rugs in kind was quite diversified. Italy accounted for 18.2% of exports, Latvia for 11.4%, and Sweden for 10.0%, together representing 39.7% of total flows. The remaining 60.3% was distributed among numerous other countries.

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

Following a two-year decline, Lithuania's export value of blankets and travelling rugs increased in 2021. Exports reached 23 155 thousand US dollars, indicating a sharp advance of 55.5% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value grew by 38.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 14 894 thousand US dollars, after the largest decline of 8.1% in 2019.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Lithuania's export structure in value terms was balanced rather than concentrated. Italy accounted for 28.4% of export value, Germany for 8.5%, and Denmark for 7.9%, together representing 44.9% of total flows. The remaining 55.1% was shared by many other countries.

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

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

Imports blankets and travelling rugs to Lithuania

Imports in kind, K unit

In 2021, Lithuania imported 1 255 thousand units of blankets and travelling rugs, representing a substantial increase of 10.7% year-over-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 31.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.6%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 20.1%, while the largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 1.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lithuania in kind, 2018-2021, K unit

Between 2018 and 2021, China, Poland, and Ukraine consistently remained the main sources for Lithuania's imports of blankets and travelling rugs in kind. China accounted for 35.9% of imports, Poland for 23.4%, and Ukraine for 20.1%, together representing 79.4% of total import flows.

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

In 2021, Lithuania's import value of blankets and travelling rugs amounted to 10 223 thousand US dollars, up by 64.5% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, import value grew by 53.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 15.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 6 215 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 11.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, China, Ukraine, and Poland formed the main group of sources for Lithuania's imports of blankets and travelling rugs in value terms. China accounted for 24.7% of import value, Ukraine for 23.7%, and Poland for 14.5%, together representing 62.8% of total import flows.

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

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