Brake fluids and antifreezes market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, the market volume for brake fluids and antifreezes in Lithuania grew from 16 517 t to 19 158 t. This increase was supported by heightened consumer focus on vehicle safety and adherence to recommended two-year replacement intervals, which sustained demand for these essential maintenance products. The market was characterized by the dominance of DOT 4 class fluids meeting international standards, with suppliers offering products tailored to modern braking systems.

The market contracted to 13 831 t in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic caused fluctuations in auto service accessibility and led some consumers to postpone maintenance work, reducing immediate consumption. A recovery followed, with volume reaching 17 796 t in 2021 and peaking at 22 171 t in 2022. This rebound was driven by the resumption of deferred servicing and a growing consumer interest in more durable, eco-friendly fluids, particularly those compatible with advanced electronically controlled braking systems. Enhanced public awareness about the importance of fluid compatibility and regular replacement further supported demand during this period.

After the 2022 peak, market volume eased to 21 495 t in 2023 and saw a more pronounced contraction to 17 185 t in 2024, bringing it near the levels observed earlier in the decade. Throughout these years, domestic production and export activity remained significant factors in the sector's overall trade dynamics.

Production brake fluids and antifreezes in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Lithuania's production of brake fluids and antifreezes has grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, the output was valued at 31 681 thousand US dollars, marking a solid 11.6% increase compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 63.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 17.8%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2021, Lithuania produced 33 383 tonnes of brake fluids and antifreezes, representing a 10.8% year-on-year gain. Between 2018 and 2021, production increased by 39.7%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 11.8%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 31.5%, while the biggest decline was in 2020, at 4.1%.

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

Exports brake fluids and antifreezes from Lithuania

Exports in kind, t

Brake fluids and antifreezes exports from Lithuania have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2021, shipments abroad reached 25 568 tonnes, up 8.6% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 64.3%, with an average annual rate of 18.0%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, the geographical structure of Lithuania's brake fluids and antifreezes exports in volume terms was highly diversified. Estonia accounted for 30.3% of exports, Germany for 11.7%, and Poland for 7.7%, together making up just 49.7% of total flows. The remaining 50.3% was distributed among numerous smaller partner 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

Cross-border shipments of brake fluids and antifreezes from Lithuania have increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, exports totaled 27 680 thousand US dollars, showing a 5.5% advance compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports rose by 69%, with an average annual growth rate of 19.1%.

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

Over the period 2018–2021, Lithuania's brake fluids and antifreezes exports in value terms were characterized by a broad spread across markets. Estonia represented 27.3% of exports, Ukraine 10.9%, and Germany 10.1%, together accounting for only 48.2% of total flows.

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

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

Imports brake fluids and antifreezes to Lithuania

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, brake fluids and antifreezes imports into Lithuania increased in 2021. Imports reached 9 981 tonnes, indicating a steep 37.9% rise compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 21.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.8%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 7 239 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 6.8%.

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

In the period 2018–2021, three principal markets—Poland, Russia, and Latvia—together accounted for 55.4% of total brake fluids and antifreezes imports into Lithuania in volume terms.

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 brake fluids and antifreezes imports were valued at 11 135 thousand US dollars, up 29.8% compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 21.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.6%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 8 578 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2019 at 11 707 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2020, at 26.7%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Lithuania's brake fluids and antifreezes imports in value terms were spread across many countries. Germany accounted for 18.7% of imports, Russia for 17.2%, and the United Kingdom for 13.8%, jointly making up only 49.7% of total flows.

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

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