Insulating glass units market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the Lithuanian insulating glass units market grew steadily, with volume rising from 1 161 thousand m² to 1 658 thousand m². This expansion was fueled by technological advancements like selective coatings and inert gas fills that improved thermal and acoustic insulation, alongside a consumer shift toward larger floor-to-ceiling units for enhanced light and space. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 further accelerated demand as homeowners focused on upgrading their living comfort.

After reaching a peak in 2021, market volume contracted over the next two years, dropping to 1 247 thousand m² in 2023. A rebound occurred in 2024, with volume recovering to 1 516 thousand m², supported by regional construction activity and stricter EU energy efficiency regulations that spurred adoption of high-performance insulating glass.

In value terms, the market increased from $55.7 million in 2018 to $98.8 million in 2022 before easing to $84.5 million in 2024. The value trajectory reflected both price movements and a gradual shift toward more sophisticated multi-pane products with better insulation properties.

Production insulating glass units in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In 2021, Lithuania's insulating glass unit output was valued at 107.4 million US dollars, marking a 25.7% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 31%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.4%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, when output fell by 4.1%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K m²

Lithuania's insulating glass unit production volume has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 2 112 thousand square meters, representing a moderate rise of 8.7% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production grew by 25.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Lithuania in kind, 2018-2021, K m²

Exports insulating glass units from Lithuania

Exports in kind, K m²

In 2021, Lithuania exported 781.2 thousand square meters of insulating glass units, showing only marginal fluctuations from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 2.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.7%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 833.0 thousand square meters, which represented a 9.0% increase. The largest decline occurred in 2020, when exports fell by 6.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lithuania in kind, 2018-2021, K m²

From 2018 to 2021, Estonia, Poland, and Latvia were the main destinations for Lithuania's insulating glass unit exports in volume terms. Estonia accounted for 37.5% of exports, Poland for 26.7%, and Latvia for 18.4%. Together, these three countries made up 82.5% of total export volumes.

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

In 2021, insulating glass unit deliveries from Lithuania totaled 46 676 thousand US dollars, a 25.5% increase year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 9.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 37 197 thousand US dollars, which represented a 19.7% decline.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Estonia, Ireland, and Poland remained the key destinations for Lithuania's insulating glass unit exports in value terms. Estonia accounted for 27.5% of export value, Ireland for 16.1%, and Poland for 13.7%. Together, these three countries accounted for 57.3% 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 insulating glass units to Lithuania

Imports in kind, K m²

After two years of gains, Lithuania's imports of insulating glass units declined. In 2021, imports stood at 327.1 thousand square meters, a moderate drop of 6.0% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 34.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.3%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2020 at 347.8 thousand square meters, which represented a 37.3% increase.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lithuania in kind, 2018-2021, K m²

From 2018 to 2021, Poland was the dominant market for Lithuania's insulating glass unit imports in volume terms, accounting for 73.3% of total flows. Other countries together made up the remaining share.

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 insulating glass unit imports have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 18 610 thousand US dollars, representing a robust rise of 15.0% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 13.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 16 080 thousand US dollars, which represented a 2.2% decline.

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

In 2018 to 2021, Poland absorbed 73.5% of total insulating glass unit imports to Lithuania in value terms. The balance was spread across a wide range of smaller destinations.

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

World map of product's imports to Lithuania in value, 2018-2021