Carpets and rugs market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

From 2019 to 2020, the Lithuanian carpets and rugs market grew in volume to 1 669 thousand m², supported by the development of a new market segment. Company Lindström actively expanded designer rug rental services, especially for educational institutions, which stimulated competition and accounted for 24% of the total rug rental market. This was complemented by state involvement, as the Central Procurement Organization began tendering for rug rental and replacement services, adding public sector demand.

Market volume dipped to 1 604 thousand m² in 2021 before recovering and reaching a peak of 2 059 thousand m² in 2024. During these years, the market adapted to evolving consumer preferences, including increased demand for eco-friendly rugs made from natural fibers offered by suppliers like UAB Dubingiai. The expansion of rental services from companies such as UAB Švarus pasaulis and Elis Lietuva, alongside the strengthening of online sales through platforms like Manokilimas.lt, reflected changes in purchasing habits and contributed to market activity.

Production carpets and rugs in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, Lithuania's carpet and rug production reached a value of 467.4 thousand US dollars, marking a 22.8% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 23.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.2%. The most significant decline occurred in 2020, when production fell by 11.9%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, m²

Following a two-year decline, Lithuania's carpet and rug production rebounded in 2021. That year, the country produced 39,951 square meters of carpets and rugs, representing an 11.9% increase over 2020. From 2018 to 2021, overall production rose by 2.8%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 0.9%. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2020 at 35,697 square meters, while the largest decline took place in 2019 with a 4.1% drop.

Annual dynamics of production in Lithuania in kind, 2018-2021, m²

Exports carpets and rugs from Lithuania

Exports in kind, K m²

Lithuania's carpet and rug export volume declined for the second consecutive year in 2021. Exports totaled 798 thousand square meters, reflecting a 13.2% decrease year-over-year. However, over the broader period from 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 24.1%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 7.5%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2019 at 973 thousand square meters, which also saw the largest annual increase of 51.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lithuania in kind, 2018-2021, K m²

From 2018 to 2021, Russia, Latvia, and Estonia were the primary markets for Lithuania's carpet and rug exports in volume terms. Russia accounted for 61.3% of exports, Latvia for 16.7%, and Estonia for 10.3%. Together, these three countries represented 88.3% of total export flows during this period.

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

Carpet and rug exports from Lithuania increased in value for the second consecutive year in 2021. Exports totaled 10,692 thousand US dollars, showing a slight rise of 1.7% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, however, export value decreased by 4%, with a compound annual decline of 1.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 9,737 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 12.5%. In contrast, 2020 saw the most significant increase at 8.0%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Russia, Latvia, and Estonia were the main markets for Lithuania's carpet and rug exports in value terms. Russia dominated with 68.6% of exports, followed by Latvia at 9.3% and Estonia at 5.7%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 83.5% of total export value during this timeframe.

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

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

Imports carpets and rugs to Lithuania

Imports in kind, K m²

Lithuania's carpet and rug import volume declined for the second year in a row in 2021. Imports amounted to 2,361 thousand square meters, indicating a 7.5% decrease compared to 2020. Despite this recent drop, imports grew by 6.1% over the period from 2018 to 2021, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.0%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 2,586 thousand square meters, which also saw the largest annual increase of 16.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lithuania in kind, 2018-2021, K m²

From 2018 to 2021, Belgium, Poland, and the Netherlands were the leading sources for Lithuania's carpet and rug imports in volume terms. Belgium supplied 28.4% of imports, Poland 12.8%, and the Netherlands 9.1%. Together, these three countries accounted for 50.3% of total import flows, making them the primary suppliers.

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

Carpet and rug imports into Lithuania increased in value for the second consecutive year in 2021. Imports reached 23,782 thousand US dollars, up 3.5% year-over-year. The lowest import value was recorded in 2019 at 21,552 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 9.0%. In contrast, 2020 saw the most significant increase at 6.6%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, the geographical structure of Lithuania's carpet and rug imports in value terms was highly diversified. Belgium accounted for 24.0% of imports, Poland for 11.1%, and the Netherlands for 9.9%. Together, these three countries represented only 44.9% of total import flows, with the remaining 55.1% distributed among numerous smaller trading partners.

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

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