Gingerbread and the like, sweet biscuits, waffles and wafers market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, the Lithuanian market for gingerbread, sweet biscuits, waffles, and wafers saw a decrease in production volumes, corresponding to a broader decline across the European Union. This led to a reduction in market volume to 19 168 tons and value to 39 652 thousand US dollars by 2019.

From 2021 to 2023, the market recovered strongly, with volume peaking at 24 974 tons and value at 70 759 thousand US dollars in 2023. This growth was propelled by rising European demand for sweet biscuits and waffles, particularly in the fast-growing waffle segment, and consumer trends favoring traditional ingredients and authenticity.

In 2024, market volume decreased to 21 400 tons, while value remained high at 70 527 thousand US dollars, suggesting a continued focus on higher-value products within the market.

Production gingerbread, biscuits, waffles and wafers in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Lithuania's production of gingerbread, sweet biscuits, waffles, and wafers has grown for the second year in a row. In 2021, the output was valued at 30 047 thousand US dollars, marking a 10.1% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production rose by 6.8%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 26 297 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 6.5%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2021, Lithuania produced 10 439 tonnes of gingerbread, sweet biscuits, waffles, and wafers, showing a slight decrease of 2.7% compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, overall production fell by 2.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.7%. The minimum volume was in 2019 at 9 711 tonnes, while the peak was in 2020 at 10 728 tonnes. The largest drop occurred in 2019 at 9.0%, and the biggest increase was in 2020 at 10.5%.

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

Exports gingerbread, biscuits, waffles and wafers from Lithuania

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Following two years of growth, Lithuania's exports of gingerbread, sweet biscuits, waffles, and wafers declined in volume. In 2021, export volume stood at 6 505 tonnes, down by 29.9% from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 3.7%, with an average annual rate of 1.2%. The highest volume was recorded in 2020 at 9 285 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase at 22.0%.

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From 2018 to 2021, Latvia, the United Kingdom, and Russia were the key destinations for Lithuania's exports in volume terms. Latvia accounted for 22.4% of exports, the United Kingdom for 19.6%, and Russia for 15.0%, together making up 56.9% 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

After rising for two consecutive years, Lithuania's exports of gingerbread, sweet biscuits, waffles, and wafers fell in value. In 2021, exports totaled 26 716 thousand US dollars, a 28.5% drop from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports increased by 3.6%, averaging 1.2% per year. The peak value was in 2020 at 37 342 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 26.8%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, the main markets for Lithuania's exports in value terms were Latvia, the United Kingdom, and Russia. Latvia represented 24.7% of export value, the United Kingdom 21.5%, and Russia 21.0%, collectively accounting for 67.2% of total export 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 gingerbread, biscuits, waffles and wafers to Lithuania

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Lithuania imported 16 555 tonnes of gingerbread, sweet biscuits, waffles, and wafers in 2021, up by 2.3% from the previous year. The lowest volume was in 2020 at 16 555 tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 17 066 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 3.0%.

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From 2018 to 2021, Latvia, Poland, and Ukraine were the primary sources for Lithuania's imports in volume terms. Latvia contributed 30.3% of imports, Poland 27.1%, and Ukraine 11.7%, together representing 69.0% of total import 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, K $ US

In 2021, Lithuania's imports of gingerbread, sweet biscuits, waffles, and wafers amounted to 45 994 thousand US dollars, showing a significant rise of 10.6% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 8.2%, with an average annual rate of 2.7%. The minimum value was in 2020 at 41 599 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 2.8%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, the leading sources for Lithuania's imports in value terms were Poland, Latvia, and Belgium. Poland accounted for 27.5% of import value, Latvia for 24.7%, and Belgium for 8.0%, jointly making up 60.2% 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