Glass fibre non-woven products market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, the market for glass fibre non-woven products in Lithuania reached 25.7 thousand tonnes valued at 46.3 million USD, supported by the entry of new players offering non-standard items and growing use in construction and automotive industries due to high strength and corrosion resistance. By 2019, market volume fell to 23.8 thousand tonnes (44.1 million USD), despite the continued influence of state-owned companies and large manufacturers.

Starting in 2020, amendments to construction technical regulations enacted between 2017 and 2020 likely temporarily dampened demand for glass fibre products in the building sector. At the same time, increased focus on quality and EU certification encouraged Lithuanian producers to boost exports. Consequently, by 2021 the domestic market shrank to 15.5 thousand tonnes (31.0 million USD), even as new segments such as fibreglass cubes for leisure use emerged and construction demand remained steady.

In subsequent years, the market continued to be shaped by various factors: global supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions in 2023 caused shortages of glass containers and packaging, intensifying competition with Polish manufacturers. By 2024, companies invested in new production lines, while stricter quality requirements for construction products under new regulations came into force, and consumer interest shifted toward sustainable and durable materials.

Production glass fibre non-woven products in Lithuania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Lithuania's production of glass fibre non-woven products reached 26 042 K $ US, showing a 9.5% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 9.6%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 3.1%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 29 687 K $ US, with the largest annual increase of 24.9% also occurring that year. In contrast, 2019 saw the most significant decline, with production dropping by 19.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Lithuania in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Lithuania produced 12 602 t of glass fibre non-woven products, representing an 18.8% rise from the previous year. The lowest production volume was in 2019 at 10 607 t, which also marked the largest annual decline of 30.4%. Conversely, 2018 recorded the highest volume at 15 239 t, along with the biggest annual increase of 21.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Lithuania in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports glass fibre non-woven products from Lithuania

Exports in kind, t

Lithuania's exports of glass fibre non-woven products have grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, export volume reached 7 161 t, a sharp increase of 450.3% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 656.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 96.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lithuania in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Latvia, and Spain were the main destinations for Lithuania's glass fibre non-woven product exports, accounting for 56.0% of the total export volume. Germany led with 21.5%, followed by Latvia at 18.3%, and Spain at 16.3%.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Lithuania in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Lithuania's exports of glass fibre non-woven products have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export value rose to 13 180 K $ US, a substantial jump of 293.1% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 545.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 86.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lithuania in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Spain, and Russia were the key partners in Lithuania's glass fibre non-woven product exports by value, together making up 51.8% of total exports. Germany accounted for 20.8%, Spain for 16.2%, and Russia for 14.7%.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Lithuania in value, 2017-2020

Imports glass fibre non-woven products to Lithuania

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Lithuania's imports of glass fibre non-woven products declined in 2020, reaching 13 165 t, a gradual decrease of 9.5% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 16.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.3%. The highest import volume was in 2019 at 14 541 t, which also saw the largest annual increase of 24.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lithuania in kind, 2017-2020, t

During 2017-2020, Czechia, China, and Finland were the top suppliers of glass fibre non-woven products to Lithuania, jointly responsible for 74.4% of total import volume. Czechia led with 32.9%, followed by China at 23.4%, and Finland at 18.2%.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Lithuania in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year rise, Lithuania's imports of glass fibre non-woven products fell in 2020, with import value dropping to 20 468 K $ US, down 13.4% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 13.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.2%. The peak import value was in 2019 at 23 632 K $ US, which also recorded the largest annual increase of 24.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lithuania in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Over the 2017-2020 period, Czechia, China, and Finland contributed the most to Lithuania's imports of glass fibre non-woven products by value, accounting for 65.1% of total imports. Czechia made up 29.6%, China 19.9%, and Finland 15.5%.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Lithuania in value, 2017-2020