Ice cream market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, Lithuania's ice cream market volume in physical terms increased from 30 632 t to 33 451 t, despite a temporary dip in 2020. Production rose steadily over this period, reaching 47 576 t in 2021, while imports gradually declined and exports expanded significantly. In value terms, the market contracted in 2019 and 2020 before recovering to 51.5 million USD in 2021.

The market continued to expand in 2022, with volume reaching 34 478 t. During this year, growing sustainability demands in e-commerce, increased mobile shopping, and competition from foreign online shops began influencing distribution channels and consumer preferences. After a stabilization in 2023, the market surged by 12% to 38 389 t in 2024. This growth occurred alongside global raw material shortages and inflation pressures, while recommendations from the State Food and Veterinary Service regarding quality and storage likely helped maintain consumer confidence.

Production ice cream in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Ice cream production in Lithuania has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 96 964 thousand US dollars, marking a 20.6% rise compared to the previous year. Production grew by 24.1% between 2018 and 2021, equivalent to an annualized rate of 7.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 77 567 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 0.7% occurring that year.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Lithuania ranked 14th globally in ice cream production volume.

Top producers of ice cream, 2018-2021

World map of production of ice cream, 2018-2021

Ice cream production in Lithuania has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, Lithuania produced 47 576 tonnes of ice cream, up 13.0% from the prior year. Between 2018 and 2021, production rose by 25.5%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 7.9%.

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

Exports ice cream from Lithuania

Exports in kind, t

Ice cream exports from Lithuania have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2021, Lithuania exported 22 672 tonnes of ice cream, showing a strong increase of 12.1% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports expanded by 35.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the leading destinations for Lithuania's ice cream exports in volume terms were Germany, accounting for 32.0% of exports, Poland at 19.1%, and Latvia with 10.5%. Together, these three countries represented 61.6% 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

Ice cream exports from Lithuania have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 67 041 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 21.9% increase over the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 35.4%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 10.6%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Germany, Poland, and Latvia were the top destinations for Lithuania's ice cream exports in value terms. Germany accounted for 30.5% of exports, Poland for 17.5%, and Latvia for 10.6%, collectively making up 58.6% 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 ice cream to Lithuania

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, ice cream imports into Lithuania have increased. In 2021, imports totaled 8 547 tonnes, up 1.5% year-over-year. However, from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 9.8%, with an annualized decline of 3.4%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 8 424 tonnes, when the largest drop of 8.3% occurred.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Latvia, and Germany were the main sources of ice cream imports into Lithuania in volume terms. Poland contributed 39.2% of imports, Latvia 36.1%, and Germany 5.9%, together accounting for 81.2% of total import volume.

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

Following a two-year decrease, ice cream imports into Lithuania have rebounded. In 2021, imports amounted to 21 589 thousand US dollars, representing a strong gain of 10.7% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports fell by 7.4%, with an annualized decline of 2.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 19 510 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline of 10.3% took place in 2019.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Poland, Latvia, and Germany were the largest suppliers of ice cream to Lithuania in value terms. Poland accounted for 43.5% of imports, Latvia for 27.7%, and Germany for 7.3%, collectively forming 78.5% 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