Coniferous shaped wood market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

The market for coniferous shaped wood for parquet in Lithuania experienced notable volatility from 2018 to 2021. After declining to 14 107 t in 2019, market volume surged to 18 810 t in 2020, driven by supply chain disruptions and shifts in consumer behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic, which boosted demand for wooden flooring for home improvement. Growth continued in 2021, reaching 22 699 t, supported by persistently high roundwood prices and sustained pandemic-related demand in construction and renovation.

Market volume then contracted to 16 560 t in 2022, reflecting a post-pandemic normalization of demand. By 2023, volume stabilized at 16 114 t as consumer preferences shifted toward higher-quality, more durable wooden floors, with multilayer parquet boards strengthening their market leadership to about 80% share. Recovery followed in 2024, with volume rising to 20 211 t, aided by market consolidation in the Baltic region and the adoption of more efficient production technologies that enhanced product availability.

Production coniferous shaped wood in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Lithuania's coniferous shaped wood production has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the output was valued at 5 862 K $ US, marking a significant 28.2% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 33.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 3 901 K $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 11.0%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Lithuania's coniferous shaped wood production volume has risen for the second year in a row. In 2021, 5 404 tonnes were produced, representing a 5.4% increase year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, production increased by 12.7%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 4.1%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 4 478 tonnes, with the largest decline of 6.6% occurring that year. The largest increase was observed in 2020, with a 14.4% rise.

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

Exports coniferous shaped wood from Lithuania

Exports in kind, t

Lithuania exported 13 328 tonnes of coniferous shaped wood in 2021, up by 15.4% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 6.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.1%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 11 546 tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 14 257 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a 19.0% drop.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom were the key partners for Lithuania's coniferous shaped wood exports in kind. Germany accounted for 28.2% of exports, France for 25.1%, and the United Kingdom for 16.6%. Together, these three countries represented 70.0% 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

In 2021, Lithuania's cross-border shipments of coniferous shaped wood reached 18 158 K $ US, showing a sharp rise of 51.3% from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 50.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 14.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 12 002 K $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 2.8%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom accounted for the largest share of Lithuania's coniferous shaped wood exports in value terms. Germany represented 23.5% of exports, France 22.6%, and the United Kingdom 15.5%. Collectively, these three countries comprised 61.6% 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 coniferous shaped wood to Lithuania

Imports in kind, t

Lithuania's imports of coniferous shaped wood have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the import volume totaled 30 623 tonnes, marking a strong uptick of 21.4% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 23.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.4%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 23 886 tonnes, with the largest decline of 3.4% occurring that year.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Russia, Belarus, and Sweden were the main sources for Lithuania's coniferous shaped wood imports in kind. Russia accounted for 29.6% of imports, Belarus for 27.9%, and Sweden for 17.1%. Together, these three countries absorbed 74.6% 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

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2021, with a two-fold difference between these years. In 2021, coniferous shaped wood deliveries to Lithuania registered 34 965 K $ US, constituting an abrupt gain of 75.6% versus the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 17 604 K $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 5.3%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Russia, Belarus, and Estonia remained the key directions for Lithuania's coniferous shaped wood imports in value terms. Russia accounted for 26.9% of imports, Belarus for 20.5%, and Estonia for 15.5%. Together, these three countries took 62.8% of total import flows.

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

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