Frozen potatoes market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, the frozen potato market volume in Lithuania increased from 4 046 t to 4 382 t. This growth was driven by a larger potato harvest in the country, which improved raw material supply, and a shift in consumer preferences toward convenient and healthier products. In 2020, the market contracted to 2 726 t.

The market recovered to 3 466 t in 2021, supported by sustained consumer interest in healthy food options and the involvement of state-owned companies in ensuring supply chain stability. In 2022, the market volume stabilized at 3 364 t, while rising export prices encouraged production expansion. In the following years, the volume continued to decline, reaching 3 032 t in 2023 and 2 493 t in 2024, as producers adapted to new labeling requirements and developed eco-friendly segments.

Production frozen potatoes in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, Lithuania's output of frozen potatoes was valued at 1 218 thousand US dollars, showing a year-on-year increase of 2.2%. However, looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production actually decreased by 25.7%, which translates to an annualized decline of 9.4%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 2 579 thousand US dollars, while the minimum occurred in 2020 at 1 191 thousand US dollars. The largest increase was observed in 2019 with a jump of 57.4%, whereas the most significant decline happened in 2020, dropping by 53.8%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of frozen potatoes, 2018-2021

World map of production of frozen potatoes, 2018-2021

In 2021, Lithuania produced 1 778 tonnes of frozen potatoes, marking a 12.0% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, overall production decreased by 33.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -12.7%. The maximum output was recorded in 2019 at 3 094 tonnes, while the minimum was in 2020 at 1 587 tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2019 with a gain of 15.6%, and the largest decline was in 2020, falling by 48.7%.

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

Exports frozen potatoes from Lithuania

Exports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment for frozen potato exports from Lithuania. In 2021, exports amounted to 241 tonnes, down by 58.8% compared to 2020. The maximum value was recorded in 2020 at 585 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 87.2%. From the peak in 2020 to the trough in 2021, exports changed by 2.4-fold, highlighting significant fluctuations.

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

Over the period from 2018 to 2021, Poland was the dominant destination for Lithuania's frozen potato exports in kind, accounting for 77.0% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among a number of smaller markets.

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 volume of frozen potato exports registered 216 thousand US dollars, amounting to a steep decrease of 38.3% year-on-year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 32%, equating to an annualized rate of -12.1%. The maximum value was recorded in 2020 at 350 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 19.7%.

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

Over 2018–2021, Poland was the dominant buyer of frozen potatoes from Lithuania in value terms, accounting for 77.0% of total exports. Other countries shared the remaining volume.

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 potatoes to Lithuania

Imports in kind, t

Lithuania's frozen potato imports increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports totalled 1 930 tonnes, marking a rise of 12.0% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 14.1%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 4.5%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 600 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 5.4%.

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

In 2018–2021, Estonia and Poland remained the main markets for Lithuania's frozen potato imports in kind, jointly accounting for 93.3% of total flows. Other partners formed the remaining share.

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 imported frozen potato volumes totalled 1 428 thousand US dollars, which is 13.7% lower than a year earlier. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 6.5%, equating to an annualized decline of 2.2%. The maximum value was recorded in 2020 at 1 656 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 15.0%.

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

In 2018–2021, Estonia and Poland remained the main markets for Lithuania's frozen potato imports in value terms, jointly accounting for 94.1% of total flows. Other partners formed the remaining share.

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

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