Glass containers and closures market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

The market for glass containers and closures in Lithuania remained stable around $29 million in 2018-2019, supported by growing consumer focus on sustainable packaging and enhanced recycling infrastructure. In 2020, market volume declined to $27.6 million, largely due to disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic, which affected consumer behavior and supply chains.

A sharp recovery followed in 2021, with the market reaching $34.3 million, driven by the entry of new players offering innovative and sustainable solutions, as well as stricter government requirements for packaging waste collection and recycling. Growth accelerated in 2022 to $45.6 million, fueled by rapid e‑commerce expansion which increased packaging demand, alongside significant price increases for glass products in the construction sector that elevated the market's value.

After the 2022 peak, the market corrected to $39.9 million in 2023 and further to $36.9 million in 2024. This adjustment coincided with ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and supply-chain fluctuations that had emerged the previous year.

Production glass containers and closures in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Lithuania's production of glass containers and closures has grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, output reached 30 525 thousand US dollars, marking a 9.8% increase compared to 2020. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production rose by 27.3%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 8.4%.

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

Exports glass containers and closures from Lithuania

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After two years of growth, Lithuania's exports of glass containers and closures declined. In 2021, shipments totaled 51 921 tonnes, down 0.9% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports increased by 38.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.4%. The highest volume was recorded in 2020 at 52 382 tonnes, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2019 at 26.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Latvia, Poland, and Russia were the top destinations for Lithuania's glass containers and closures exports by volume. Latvia accounted for 44.4% of exports, Poland for 21.8%, and Russia for 13.1%. Together, these three countries made up 79.2% 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

Following two years of increase, Lithuania's exports of glass containers and closures in value terms fell. In 2021, exports amounted to 22 699 thousand US dollars, a decrease of 3.0% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 30.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.4%. The peak value was in 2020 at 23 413 thousand US dollars, and the largest year-on-year rise was in 2019 at 28.4%.

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

During 2018-2021, Latvia, Russia, and Poland were the leading markets for Lithuania's glass containers and closures exports by value. Latvia represented 40.5% of exports, Russia 18.6%, and Poland 18.2%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 77.3% 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 glass containers and closures to Lithuania

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In 2021, Lithuania's imports of glass containers and closures by volume reached 49 520 tonnes, up 12.6% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 9.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.0%. The lowest volume was in 2020 at 43 995 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 10.8% compared to the previous year.

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From 2018 to 2021, Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia were the primary suppliers of glass containers and closures to Lithuania by volume. Ukraine contributed 38.8% of imports, Belarus 15.6%, and Russia 13.6%. Together, these three countries represented 68.0% 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 glass containers and closures in value terms stood at 26 471 thousand US dollars, rising 14.3% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 16.6%, equivalent to an average annual rate of 5.3%. The most significant drop occurred in 2020, with a decrease of 5.1%.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, Ukraine, Poland, and Russia were the key sources for Lithuania's glass containers and closures imports by value. Ukraine accounted for 32.7% of imports, Poland for 13.6%, and Russia for 9.8%. Collectively, these three countries made up 56.1% 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