Chicken meat and offal market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2019, the chicken meat market in Lithuania remained stable at around 88 thousand tonnes, supported by the dominance of local producers who controlled the entire supply chain and ensured high quality. Consumer demand gradually shifted towards fresh and antibiotic-free meat, encouraging producers to focus on these attributes. The market volume then increased to 92.4 thousand tonnes in 2020, driven by changes in consumer behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic, which included a greater focus on fresh and safe products and a rise in online food sales.

In 2021, the market volume declined to 85.8 thousand tonnes, while its value grew to 176.8 million USD as major producers like Vilniaus paukštynas expanded their range of premium products, including antibiotic-free chicken and marinated items, catering to evolving consumer tastes for healthier and more convenient options. The following year, the market value surged further to 207.3 million USD amid rising production costs for feed and energy, which pushed up prices. This period also saw market consolidation with the Swedish company Scandi Standard acquiring several Lithuanian poultry companies, strengthening its position.

By 2023, the market volume stabilized at 84.9 thousand tonnes with a slight dip in value to 200.8 million USD. Consumer preference continued to favor Lithuanian chicken due to its perceived quality, traceability, and antibiotic-free production methods, which kept demand steady. The sector's active export focus on Scandinavian countries with high quality standards further encouraged local producers to innovate and adhere to stringent labeling and safety requirements.

Production chicken meat and offal in Lithuania

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of chicken meat and offal, 2018-2021

World map of production of chicken meat and offal, 2018-2021

In 2021, Lithuania produced 85.0 K t of chicken meat and offal, marking a significant decline of 12.4% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 17.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -6.1%. The only increase during this period occurred in 2020, when production rose by 0.5%.

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

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Following two years of decline, chicken meat and offal production in Lithuania saw an upturn. In 2021, the output was valued at 187.1 M $ US, representing a modest increase of 2.1% from 2020. However, over the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 19.9%, with a CAGR of -7.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 183.3 M $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 12.3%.

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

Exports chicken meat and offal from Lithuania

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Lithuania exported 39 919 t of chicken meat and offal, which was 13.5% less than the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 19.2%, translating to an annualized rate of -6.9%. The only increase in this period was in 2020, with a rise of 1.7%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Latvia, the Netherlands, and Estonia consistently led the country structure of exports in kind. Latvia accounted for 26.9% of exports, the Netherlands for 17.0%, and Estonia for 9.4%. Together, these three countries made up 53.4% 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, M $ US

After two years of losses, foreign chicken meat and offal supplies from Lithuania experienced a slight recovery. In 2021, export volume reached 87.9 M $ US, showing a small improvement of 0.8% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 21.8%, with a CAGR of -7.9%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 87.2 M $ US, while the largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 12.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands, Latvia, and Estonia were the main destinations in the geographical breakdown of exports in value terms for chicken meat and offal from Lithuania. The Netherlands accounted for 26.7% of exports, Latvia for 20.5%, and Estonia for 10.2%. Collectively, these three countries represented 57.4% of total export 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 chicken meat and offal to Lithuania

Imports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, chicken meat and offal shipments to Lithuania from abroad declined. In 2021, imports reached 40 693 t, indicating a decrease of 1.9% from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 16.2%, with an annualized rate of 5.1%. The peak was in 2020 at 41 462 t, which also saw the largest increase of 11.1%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Poland consistently dominated Lithuania's imports in kind, accounting for 73.1% of total imports. This high concentration on the Polish market left the remaining share distributed among other countries.

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, M $ US

Lithuania's chicken meat and offal imports increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 77.5 M $ US, showing a robust rise of 18.1% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 35%, with a CAGR of 10.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Poland was the dominant market for imports in value terms, capturing 74.1% of total flows. Other countries together accounted for the remaining share.

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

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