Fungicides market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

The fungicides market in Lithuania saw significant fluctuations in both volume and value between 2018 and 2024. Market volume dropped from 3 119 t in 2018 to 2 279 t by 2024, while market value, after peaking at 69.7 million USD in 2021, fell to 47.9 million USD by 2024. A sharp rebound occurred in 2020, with volume and value rising by 41.9% and 42.7% respectively, aligning with reported pressures from climate change which can increase fungal disease prevalence in crops and affect supply chains.

EU-wide regulatory harmonization under Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009, which introduced stricter maximum residue limits and pesticide registration requirements, influenced market access and availability in subsequent years. This regulatory environment, coupled with growing consumer awareness of sustainable agriculture and environmental concerns, supported a broader European trend towards integrated pest management practices and biofungicides. These factors contributed to the subsequent contraction in both the volume and value of the conventional fungicides market from 2021 through 2024.

Production fungicides in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Lithuania's fungicide production value has increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, output reached 248.5 thousand US dollars, marking a 10.3% rise compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 43.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 12.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 158.4 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 8.6%. In contrast, 2020 experienced the largest increase of 42.3%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, kg

Fungicide production in Lithuania has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 7 155 kilograms of fungicides, a decrease of 10.5% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, overall production fell by 32.7%, with an average annual decline of 12.4%.

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

Exports fungicides from Lithuania

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, fungicide exports from Lithuania amounted to 545 tonnes, down by 10.4% compared to the prior year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 16.1%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 5.7%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 527 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 18.8%. The largest increase occurred in 2020, with a rise of 15.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Latvia, France, and Russia were the key partners for Lithuania's fungicide exports by volume. Latvia accounted for 30.0% of exports, France for 17.6%, and Russia for 11.8%. Together, these three countries represented 59.4% 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

Lithuania's fungicide export value has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 11 902 thousand US dollars, a 9.7% gain relative to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, however, exports decreased by 6.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 10 509 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 17.6%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, France, Latvia, and Germany were the primary buyers of fungicides from Lithuania in value terms. France accounted for 28.1% of exports, Latvia for 24.0%, and Germany for 6.7%. Collectively, these three markets made up 58.8% 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 fungicides to Lithuania

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Lithuania's fungicide import volume totaled 3 870 tonnes, showing a modest decrease of 6.9% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 3%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.0%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 3 024 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 19.5%. The highest volume was in 2020 at 4 155 tonnes, with the largest increase of 37.4%.

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

During 2018-2021, Poland, Denmark, and the United Kingdom were the largest suppliers of fungicides to Lithuania by volume. Poland accounted for 26.0% of imports, Denmark for 20.3%, and the United Kingdom for 14.6%. Together, these three countries formed 60.9% 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

Lithuania's fungicide import value has increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, imports reached 81 340 thousand US dollars, representing a sharp rise of 26.4% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 21.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 48 003 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 28.4%. The largest increase occurred in 2020, with a gain of 34.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Denmark, and Austria were the main sources for Lithuania's fungicide imports in value terms. Poland accounted for 42.9% of imports, Denmark for 28.9%, and Austria for 5.3%. Combined, these three markets represented 77.0% 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