Cellular plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the Lithuanian market for cellular plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip grew consistently, with volume increasing from 44,585 t to 58,310 t. The notable surge in 2021, when market size expanded by over 14%, was supported by a broader European industry trend where production and demand for cellular plastics rose sharply, with EU-wide production volume increasing by 13-17% that year.

After peaking in 2021, the market contracted to 51,575 t in 2022 and further to 47,951 t in 2023. The downturn aligned with a global reversal in cellular plastics markets, which reached a production and consumption peak in 2022 before entering a decline phase. By 2024, market volume stabilized at 46,409 t, even as local production increased, reflecting shifts in trade flows rather than domestic consumption growth.

Throughout the period, trade dynamics played a key role: imports fell steadily from 18,805 t in 2021 to 11,238 t in 2024, while exports remained robust, exceeding 22,000 t in 2024. This contributed to the narrowing of the domestic market size despite stable production output.

Production cellular plastic sheets in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Production of cellular plastic plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip in Lithuania has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output reached 223.4 million US dollars, marking a significant rise of 59.8% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 48.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 14.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 139.4 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 7.2%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Production of cellular plastic plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip in Lithuania has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, Lithuania produced 61 480 tonnes, representing an 8.6% year-on-year increase. Between 2018 and 2021, production rose by 19.7%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 6.2%.

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

Exports cellular plastic sheets from Lithuania

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Lithuania's export volume of cellular plastic plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip totaled 21 975 tonnes, which is 5.6% higher than in 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 2.2%, with an annualized growth rate of 0.7%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 20 813 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 4.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Latvia, and the United Kingdom remained the leading destinations for Lithuania's exports in kind. Poland accounted for 47.4% of exports, Latvia for 15.1%, and the United Kingdom for 7.5%, together making up 69.9% of total export flows.

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

After a two-year decline, Lithuania's exports of cellular plastic plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip have increased. In 2021, exports amounted to 90 971 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp rise of 29.3% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 5.4%, with an annualized growth rate of 1.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 70 349 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 12.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Latvia, and Spain were the largest buyers of cellular plastic plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip from Lithuania in value terms. Poland accounted for 38.2% of exports, Latvia for 13.1%, and Spain for 8.6%, together forming 59.9% 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 cellular plastic sheets to Lithuania

Imports in kind, t

Lithuania's imports of cellular plastic plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 18 805 tonnes, up by 21.9% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 27.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.5%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Poland, Russia, and Germany formed the core of Lithuania's imports in kind. Poland accounted for 25.9% of imports, Russia for 14.7%, and Germany for 13.4%, together taking 54.0% 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

After a two-year decline, Lithuania's imports of cellular plastic plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip have increased. In 2021, Lithuania imported approximately 73 598 thousand US dollars, which is 44.8% higher than the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports rose by 26.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 50 827 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 8.7%.

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

During 2018 to 2021, cellular plastic plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip were supplied to Lithuania from many different markets. Even the largest destinations—Poland, Germany, and Sweden—together represented only 50.0% of total imports in value terms.

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

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