Fresh or chilled pork market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

The Lithuanian fresh pork market saw significant volume swings from 2018 to 2020. In 2019, market volume dipped to 103,714 t, influenced by a contraction in imports, which historically supplied about 60% of the market. The following year, volume jumped sharply to 127,515 t as the COVID-19 pandemic altered consumer flows and supply patterns, while ongoing EU origin labeling rules continued to shape market access.

External trade constraints and cost inflation marked the middle period. African swine fever-related trade restrictions affected export channels in 2021. Then in 2022, rising energy, transport and feed costs drove food price inflation, explaining the drop in physical volume to 123,616 t alongside a rise in market value to 312.5 million $.

By 2023, a 30–40% pork price surge, driven by global raw material costs and increased EU exports to China, led to a further consumption decline to 119,342 t despite growing demand for local antibiotic-free pork, highlighted by retailer Norfa’s record procurement of 2,000 t. In 2024, volume stabilized near 120,030 t, supported by strong domestic demand from major chains and a slowdown in price growth after global energy markets settled.

Production fresh or chilled pork in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In 2021, Lithuania's fresh or chilled pork production was valued at 172.0 million US dollars, marking a 6.4% decrease from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 19.4%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 6.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 142.4 million US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2020 at 183.7 million US dollars. The most significant year-over-year increase was observed in 2020, with a jump of 29.0%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2021, Lithuania produced 76 622 tonnes of fresh or chilled pork, representing a 2.3% decline compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production expanded by 24.5%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate of 7.6%. The lowest output was in 2019 at 60 995 tonnes, while the highest was in 2020 at 78 411 tonnes. The largest annual increase took place in 2020, with a rise of 28.6%.

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

Exports fresh or chilled pork from Lithuania

Exports in kind, t

Following a two-year decline, Lithuania's fresh or chilled pork exports rebounded in 2021. The country exported 3 203 tonnes, showing a substantial 15.9% improvement over the previous year. However, over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 25.2%, with a compound annual decline rate of 9.2%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 2 762 tonnes, which also saw the steepest drop of 23.5%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Poland and Latvia dominated Lithuania's fresh or chilled pork exports in volume terms. Poland accounted for 52.1% of total flows, while Latvia contributed 30.2%, together making up 82.3% of exports. Other trading partners represented 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, M $ US

In 2021, Lithuania's fresh or chilled pork exports reached 8.8 million US dollars, a 19.6% increase from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 4.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.3%. The lowest value was in 2020 at 7.3 million US dollars, while the highest was in 2019 at 8.9 million US dollars. The most notable decline occurred in 2020, with a 17.5% drop.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Latvia, and Estonia were the primary markets for Lithuania's fresh or chilled pork exports in value terms. Poland held 41.7% of export value, Latvia 35.9%, and Estonia 12.8%, collectively accounting for 90.3% of total 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 fresh or chilled pork to Lithuania

Imports in kind, t

Lithuania's fresh or chilled pork imports continued to grow for the second consecutive year in 2021. Import volume totaled 58 862 tonnes, reflecting a robust 13.5% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports rose by 16.8%, with an annualized growth rate of 5.3%. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 46 328 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 8.1%.

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

During 2018-2021, Poland, Belgium, and Austria consistently served as the main sources for Lithuania's fresh or chilled pork imports in volume terms. Poland contributed 31.2% of imports, Belgium 21.0%, and Austria 12.3%, together representing 64.5% 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, M $ US

Lithuania's fresh or chilled pork imports increased for the third year in a row in 2021. Import value amounted to 125.1 million US dollars, showing a modest 6.1% year-over-year advance. From 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 16.3%, corresponding to an annualized rate of 5.2%.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, Poland, Belgium, and Austria remained the key sources for Lithuania's fresh or chilled pork imports in value terms. Poland accounted for 36.7% of import value, Belgium for 18.5%, and Austria for 9.4%, collectively making up 64.5% 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