Concrete tiles and flagstones market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for concrete tiles and flagstones in Lithuania expanded from 745 thousand tons in 2018 to 1 075 thousand tons in 2021. This growth was supported by active regional trade flows within the Baltic area and neighboring countries, which shaped market dynamics in 2020. Furthermore, Lithuania's position as a major importer in Eastern Europe, with some of the region's lowest import prices, helped drive supply and volume upward in 2021.

Following the 2021 peak, market volume contracted to 994 thousand tons in 2022 and further to 878 thousand tons in 2023, even as regional trade activity persisted. A recovery occurred in 2024, with volume rising to 957 thousand tons, aided by a broader rebound in consumption across the European Union after a two-year downturn, which improved demand conditions in the Lithuanian market.

Production concrete tiles and flagstones in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Lithuania's production of concrete tiles and flagstones has grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, output reached 55 170 thousand US dollars, showing a moderate increase of 6.2% compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 46.8%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 13.7%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Lithuania's production of concrete tiles and flagstones has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 1 054 thousand tonnes, up 12.2% from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 37%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.1%.

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

Exports concrete tiles and flagstones from Lithuania

Exports in kind, t

Market performance showed notable fluctuations during this period. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2021 at 12 423 tonnes, marking an 82.1% drop from the previous year. In contrast, the highest volume was in 2020 at 69 333 tonnes, resulting in a peak-to-trough ratio of 5.6 times. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 27.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Latvia was the dominant market for exports in kind, accounting for 82.5% of total flows, while other countries made up the remaining share.

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 two years of growth, exports of concrete tiles and flagstones from Lithuania declined. In 2021, export value totaled 3 621 thousand US dollars, down 41.0% from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 6 135 thousand US dollars. From 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 24.3%, equating to an average annual rate of 7.5%. The largest increase was in 2019, with a jump of 65.4%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, exports in value terms were primarily directed towards Sweden and Latvia, which together accounted for 87.6% of total flows, with other destinations playing a secondary role.

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

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

Imports concrete tiles and flagstones to Lithuania

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Lithuania's imports of concrete tiles and flagstones amounted to 33 705 tonnes, representing a sharp increase of 58.1% from 2020. The lowest volume was in 2020 at 21 315 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 20.3%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 38%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the main sources for imports in kind were Poland (24.7%), Latvia (24.6%), and Sweden (24.0%), together forming 73.2% of total 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

Imports of concrete tiles and flagstones into Lithuania have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 6 519 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp increase of 89.3% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports surged by 116%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 29.3%.

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

During 2018–2021, three key markets—Poland, Latvia, and Sweden—collectively accounted for 54.3% of total imports in value terms for concrete tiles and flagstones into Lithuania.

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

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