Builders’ wares of plastics market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, the market for plastic builders' wares in Lithuania remained stable at around 77 million US dollars annually. During this period, the plastic industry began shifting towards recycling and secondary plastic use to increase the share of recycled material in products, while packaging sector innovations promoted material efficiency and recyclability. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 altered demand patterns, with increased home improvement activity and accelerated e-commerce adoption facilitating sales, which contributed to a market expansion to 87.3 million US dollars.

A sharp surge occurred in 2021, lifting the market size to 139.3 million US dollars. This jump aligned with a growing construction equipment rental market, which became more attractive for businesses seeking financial benefits, reflecting heightened building sector activity. The following year, further growth to 159.0 million US dollars was supported by the rise of cross-border e-commerce and increased foreign platform presence, helping Lithuanian producers reach international customers.

Market volume peaked at 174.1 million US dollars in 2023, continuing the upward trajectory. However, 2024 saw a correction as the market contracted to 157.9 million US dollars.

Production plastic builders’ wares in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Lithuania's production of plastic builders' ware has increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, output reached 145.5 million US dollars, marking a 48.0% rise compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 78.5%, which translates to an average annual increase of 21.3%. The lowest production value was recorded in 2019 at 78.0 million US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 4.3%.

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

Exports plastic builders’ wares from Lithuania

Exports in kind, t

Lithuania's exports of plastic builders' ware have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 18,186 tonnes, up 16.4% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports increased by 68.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 19.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Lithuania traded plastic builders' ware with numerous countries. Even the top destinations—Norway, the United States, and Sweden—collectively accounted for just 49.6% of total exports by volume.

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 exports of plastic builders' ware have grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, exports amounted to 84,408 thousand US dollars, a 20.0% increase from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports rose by 62.3%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 17.5%.

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

During 2018-2021, Norway, Sweden, and the United States were the key export partners by value. Norway accounted for 25.8% of exports, Sweden for 13.1%, and the United States for 11.6%, together making up 50.5% 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 plastic builders’ wares to Lithuania

Imports in kind, t

Lithuania's imports of plastic builders' ware have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 24,772 tonnes, up 10.9% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 34.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.5%. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 17,928 tonnes, with the largest decline that year at 2.4%. The most significant increase occurred in 2020, with a 24.6% rise.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Germany, and Finland were the leading suppliers of plastic builders' ware to Lithuania by volume. Poland contributed 58.1% of imports, Germany 12.1%, and Finland 5.7%, together representing 75.9% of total import volume.

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 plastic builders' ware have grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, imports were valued at approximately 78,213 thousand US dollars, a 32.0% increase compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports rose by 63.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 17.8%.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, Poland, Germany, and Latvia formed the core group of import markets by value. Poland accounted for 50.4% of imports, Germany for 11.8%, and Latvia for 5.5%, together making up 67.8% 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