Frozen pork market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

The Lithuanian frozen pork market volume contracted from 15 727 tons in 2018 to 9 943 tons in 2020. This decline was initially influenced by a shift in consumer preferences toward more sustainable and ethical food choices, which dampened meat consumption. The downward trend was sharply accelerated in 2020 by widespread supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting both production and imports.

A recovery began in 2021, with market volume rising to 13 954 tons. This rebound was facilitated by the emergence of new product segments, such as frozen marinated pork, and a significant expansion of online food trade and delivery services, which broadened market access. The market stabilized around 13 800 tons in 2022 as new players entered, expanding the frozen pork assortment, while stricter labeling rules for allergens and ingredients came into effect.

Market volume continued its ascent to 15 082 tons in 2023, while the market value surged to 47 626 thousand USD. This sharp increase in value was primarily driven by global supply chain disruptions, which significantly raised costs for raw materials and energy. The period also saw notable influence from state-owned companies through their large-scale production and export operations. Volume growth persisted, reaching 15 854 tons in 2024.

Production frozen pork in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Lithuania's frozen pork production has now declined for three consecutive years. In 2021, the output value of frozen pork reached 4 661 thousand US dollars, representing a significant drop of 21.9% compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 51.2%, which translates to an average annual decline of 21.2%.

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

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Lithuania's frozen pork production has decreased for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 2 991 tonnes of frozen pork, which is 2.9% less than the year before. Over the four-year span from 2018 to 2021, production dropped by 40.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -15.9%.

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

Exports frozen pork from Lithuania

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Lithuania's exports of frozen pork have fallen for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 4 358 tonnes, marking a 5.5% decrease from the previous year. However, between 2018 and 2021, exports overall increased by 39.3%, averaging an annual growth rate of 11.7%. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 4 722 tonnes, with the largest year-on-year increase of 51.0% also occurring that year.

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From 2018 to 2021, three key markets—Latvia, Estonia, and Poland—collectively accounted for 79.4% of Lithuania's total frozen pork exports by volume.

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

The value of frozen pork exports from Lithuania has declined for the second year running. In 2021, exports were valued at 7 727 thousand US dollars, down 17.5% from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, however, export value increased by 13.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 10 345 thousand US dollars, accompanied by the largest annual increase of 52.5% that same year.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Latvia, Estonia, and Poland were the largest buyers of Lithuanian frozen pork by value. Latvia accounted for 57.1% of export value, Estonia for 19.0%, and Poland for 8.8%. Together, these three markets made up 84.9% of total export value.

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

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

Imports frozen pork to Lithuania

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Lithuania's imports of frozen pork rose to approximately 15 321 tonnes in 2021, up 33.5% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 10.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.5%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 11 476 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 17.6%.

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From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Germany, and Spain were the main suppliers of frozen pork to Lithuania by volume. Poland contributed 28.2% of imports, Germany 20.9%, and Spain 10.1%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 59.1% of total import volume.

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

In 2021, Lithuania's imports of frozen pork were valued at 29 844 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 20.6% increase from the year before. Between 2018 and 2021, import value grew by 7.5%, averaging an annual rate of 2.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 24 746 thousand US dollars, while the peak was in 2019 at 30 222 thousand US dollars. The most significant drop occurred in 2020, with an 18.1% decrease.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, Poland, Germany, and Spain remained the primary sources of frozen pork imports to Lithuania by value. Poland accounted for 27.0% of import value, Germany for 20.3%, and Spain for 11.6%. Together, these three countries represented 58.9% of total import value.

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

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