Grape wine market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2024, Lithuania's wine market volume declined from 34.3 million liters to 27.5 million liters, while its value increased from $67.2 million to $83.3 million, indicating a sustained consumer shift toward higher-priced and quality products. This trend began in 2018 with growing interest in varieties like Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, the entry of new producers into the market, and falling sales of cheaper wines.

Simultaneously, local viticulture expanded through scientific research and the development of grape varieties adapted to Lithuania's climate, such as Solaris and Regent. This, along with state support under the 2023-2027 strategic plan for agriculture, boosted domestic wine production, which rose from 3.8 million liters in 2018 to 4.3 million liters in 2024.

However, increased exports of Lithuanian wine, which more than doubled over the period, and changes in consumer behavior following adjustments to alcohol legislation, led to a contraction in domestic consumption in volume terms, even as imports of premium wines continued.

Production grape wine in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Lithuania's grape wine production has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the output of grape wine was valued at 10 889 thousand US dollars, marking a 12.3% rise from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 11.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 9 312 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 4.8%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K l

Top producers of grape wine, 2018-2021

World map of production of grape wine, 2018-2021

Lithuania's grape wine production volume has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, 4 323 thousand liters of grape wine were produced, reflecting a modest gain of 7.1% year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, production rose by 13.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.3%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 3 760 thousand liters, which experienced the largest decline of 1.2%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2020 with a 7.4% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Lithuania in kind, 2018-2021, K l

Exports grape wine from Lithuania

Exports in kind, K l

Lithuania's volume of grape wine exports has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 69 827 thousand liters, up by 4.8% year-over-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 15.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.9%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 59 742 thousand liters, which saw the largest decline of 1.4%. The largest increase was in 2020 with an 11.6% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lithuania in kind, 2018-2021, K l

From 2018 to 2021, Lithuania's grape wine exports were heavily dependent on Russia, with this market accounting for 93.6% of total exports in volume.

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, M $ US

Lithuania's grape wine exports have increased in value for the second consecutive year. In 2021, export volume totaled 225.5 million US dollars, which is 8.7% higher than the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports rose by 19.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 184.0 million US dollars, which experienced the largest decline of 2.3%. The largest increase occurred in 2020 with a 12.8% rise.

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

From 2018 to 2021, grape wine exports from Lithuania were largely oriented towards Russia, whose share in total export value reached 90.6%.

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

World map of product's exports from Lithuania in value, 2018-2021

Imports grape wine to Lithuania

Imports in kind, K l

Grape wine deliveries to Lithuania have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports stood at 97 999 thousand liters, representing a moderate rise of 3.8% over the past year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 7.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lithuania in kind, 2018-2021, K l

From 2018 to 2021, Italy, Spain, and France consistently led the country structure of imports in volume. Italy accounted for 27.3% of imports, Spain for 24.5%, and France for 21.7%, jointly making up 73.4% of total 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, M $ US

Lithuania's grape wine imports have increased in value for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 299.6 million US dollars, marking an uptick of 10.6% from a year earlier. Between 2018 and 2021, imports rose by 21.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 241.0 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 1.9%. The largest increase was in 2020 with a 12.4% rise.

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

From 2018 to 2021, France, Italy, and Spain were the primary suppliers of grape wine to Lithuania in value terms. France accounted for 30.0% of imports, Italy for 28.0%, and Spain for 18.5%, jointly representing 76.4% 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