Gypsum, anhydrite and limestone market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

The market for gypsum, anhydrite and limestone in Lithuania, measured in physical volume, grew consistently from 1 632 thousand tons in 2018 to a peak of 2 203 thousand tons in 2022. This expansion was primarily supported by rising domestic production, which increased from 1 489 to 2 031 thousand tons over the same five-year period. After the 2022 high, both market volume and production contracted in 2023 before partially recovering in 2024.

In value terms, the market demonstrated substantial growth, rising from 10 437 thousand US dollars in 2018 to 16 399 thousand US dollars in 2024. This increase in market value occurred alongside notable fluctuations in the unit value of both domestic output and imported materials over the period. Imports remained a steady component of supply, while exports, though growing from a very low base, did not significantly alter the overall market balance.

Production gypsum, anhydrite and limestone in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Lithuania's production of gypsum, anhydrite, and limestone has grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, the output was valued at 8,823 thousand US dollars, marking a 21.6% increase from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 47.8%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 13.9%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Lithuania's production volume of gypsum, anhydrite, and limestone has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 1,838 thousand tonnes, showing a significant 15.0% rise compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, production grew by 23.5%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 7.3%.

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

Exports gypsum, anhydrite and limestone from Lithuania

Exports in kind, K t

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 10.1-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Lithuania's export volume of gypsum, anhydrite, and limestone was 0.4 thousand tonnes, representing a sharp 33.7% drop year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2020 at 0.5 thousand tonnes, with the largest increase that year at 913.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Lithuania's exports of gypsum, anhydrite, and limestone in kind were heavily concentrated on Latvia, which accounted for 84.0% of total flows. Other countries together made up the remaining share.

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 exports of gypsum, anhydrite, and limestone have increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country exported 63 thousand US dollars worth of these materials, showing a 2.3% uptick compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 11.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.6%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 53 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 5.9%. The largest increase occurred in 2020 at 15.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the main destinations for Lithuania's exports of gypsum, anhydrite, and limestone in value terms were Kazakhstan (26.9% of exports), Belarus (23.6%), and Russia (18.1%). Together, these three countries accounted for 68.6% 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 gypsum, anhydrite and limestone to Lithuania

Imports in kind, K t

Lithuania imported a total of gypsum, anhydrite, and limestone in 2021, with the volume down by 2.2% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 12.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 128.2 thousand tonnes, with the largest decline that year at 10.1%. The maximum value was in 2020 at 163.9 thousand tonnes, with the largest increase that year at 27.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the main sources for Lithuania's imports of gypsum, anhydrite, and limestone in kind were Latvia (60.5% of imports), Germany (17.2%), and Sweden (11.9%). Together, these three countries accounted for 89.6% 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

Lithuania's imports of gypsum, anhydrite, and limestone have risen for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country imported 5,446 thousand US dollars worth of these materials, representing a modest 6.8% year-over-year increase. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 20.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.4%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 4,103 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 9.3%. The largest increase occurred in 2020 at 24.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the biggest contributors to Lithuania's imports of gypsum, anhydrite, and limestone in value terms were Latvia (47.2% of imports), Germany (27.4%), and Estonia (10.8%). Together, these three countries accounted for 85.4% 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