Embroidery market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

The Lithuanian embroidery market displayed considerable volatility in value terms from 2018 through 2024. The market size began the period at 2.95 million USD, experienced two consecutive years of moderate decline, then rebounded strongly to surpass 3.16 million USD in 2021. This pattern of fluctuation continued with a drop in 2022 followed by the most pronounced single-year increase, which carried the market to its peak of 3.58 million USD in 2023.

Despite the annual swings, the overall trajectory for the six-year span was positive, with the market's total value expanding by approximately 16%. The growth in 2021 and the substantial 21% surge in 2023 were the primary drivers of this net increase, offsetting the milder contractions observed in other years. The market closed the reviewed period at 3.42 million USD in 2024, remaining well above its starting level.

Production embroidery in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Embroidery production in Lithuania increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 2 894 K $ US, marking a 7.8% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production grew by 6.6%, which translates to an annualized rate of 2.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 669 K $ US, with the largest decline of 1.7% also occurring that year.

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

Exports embroidery from Lithuania

Exports in kind, kg

Lithuania's embroidery exports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country exported 1 674 kg of embroidery, representing a significant drop of 17.7% from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 59.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -26.2%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 4 825 kg, which saw the largest increase of 16.1% that year. The most substantial decline occurred in 2020, with a 57.9% decrease.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Russia dominated Lithuania's embroidery exports in volume, accounting for 73.3% of total flows, while other destinations contributed relatively small shares.

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

Embroidery exports from Lithuania declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 181.6 K $ US, down by 17.3% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 46.1%, equating to an annualized rate of -18.6%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 415.5 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 23.4% that year. The most significant decline occurred in 2020, with a 47.1% drop.

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

During 2018–2021, Russia remained the leading destination for Lithuania's embroidery exports in value terms, holding a 78.1% share of total flows, with the remainder fragmented across other markets.

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

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

Imports embroidery to Lithuania

Imports in kind, kg

In 2021, Lithuania's embroidery imports totaled 12 317 kg, showing a 27.4% increase from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 11.5%, which corresponds to an annualized rate of 3.7%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 9 671 kg, with the largest decline of 15.2% also occurring that year.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Turkey, China, and Latvia were the top suppliers of embroidery to Lithuania in volume terms. Turkey accounted for 47.4% of imports, China for 13.4%, and Latvia for 5.9%, with their combined share reaching 66.6% of total imports.

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

Lithuania imported approximately 448.6 K $ US of embroidery in 2021, equivalent to a 25.6% increase compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 21.6%, translating to an annualized rate of -7.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 357.2 K $ US, while the peak was in 2019 at 620.8 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a 42.5% drop.

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

In 2018–2021, Turkey, Germany, and China formed the main cluster of markets for Lithuania's embroidery imports in value terms. Turkey held a 28.1% share, Germany 17.8%, and China 11.6%, with their combined share totaling 57.5% of total flows.

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

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