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Maize market in Lithuania

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Lithuanian maize market experienced notable shifts from 2018 to 2023. In 2018, high production costs and fertilizer prices contributed to market volatility, with a volume of 199 thousand tons. Growth followed in 2019, as rising demand from the livestock sector—particularly for poultry and pig feed—drove the market to 232 thousand tons. Despite supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the market stabilized at 228 thousand tons, supported by the resilience of state-owned companies and large agricultural cooperatives.

A sharp contraction occurred in 2021, with market size dropping to 141 thousand tons, primarily due to reduced maize yields caused by unfavorable climatic conditions. Recovery came in 2022, when favorable weather and improved farming practices boosted production, lifting market volume to 189 thousand tons.

By 2023, the market size decreased again to 127 thousand tons. Import and export volumes continued to decline through 2024 and 2025, indicating ongoing adjustments in trade flows and domestic production.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Lithuania
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Lithuania in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Lithuania in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lithuania in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lithuania in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Lithuania, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lithuania in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lithuania in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Lithuania, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lithuania in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lithuania in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Lithuania, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lithuania in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lithuania in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Lithuania, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production maize in Lithuania

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of maize, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of maize, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Lithuania's maize production saw a two-year increase before declining. In 2021, production reached 104.7 K t, marking a significant year-over-year decrease of 26.1%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 19.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.1%. The highest production volume was recorded in 2020 at 141.7 K t, which also saw the largest increase of 44.6%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.9%	44.6%	(26.1%)	6.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports maize from Lithuania

Exports in kind, K t

The market exhibited volatility during these years. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2019, showing a 3.2-fold difference. In 2021, Lithuania exported 99.4 K t of maize, a 57.7% decrease compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 242.0 K t, which also had the largest increase of 216.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	216.7%	(2.9%)	(57.7%)	9.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the main buyers of maize from Lithuania were Denmark, accounting for 39.7% of exports in kind, Germany with 14.8%, and Sweden with 13.2%. Together, these three countries comprised 67.7% of total exports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Export values hit a low in 2018 and a peak in 2019, with a 2.4-fold gap between these years. In 2021, Lithuania's maize export value totaled 25 770 K $ US, down 44.0% from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 47 198 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 137.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	137.7%	(2.5%)	(44.0%)	9.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period 2018–2021, the primary buyers of maize from Lithuania in value terms were Denmark with 35.9% of exports, the Netherlands with 15.4%, and Germany with 13.9%. These three countries jointly accounted for 65.2% of total exports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports maize to Lithuania

Imports in kind, K t

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Import volumes varied 2.8 times, with the low in 2021 and the high in 2019. In 2021, Lithuania imported 135.7 K t of maize, which is 57.8% lower than the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 375.9 K t, which also had the largest increase of 99.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	99.8%	(14.5%)	(57.8%)	(10.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018–2021, Ukraine dominated Lithuania's maize import structure in kind, holding a 70.3% share of total flows, while other markets had comparatively modest shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Import values varied 1.8 times, with the low in 2018 and the high in 2019. In 2021, Lithuania's maize import value registered 40 158 K $ US, marking a steep decline of 34.1% compared to 2020. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 68 270 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 75.6%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	75.6%	(10.7%)	(34.1%)	1.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the top suppliers of maize to Lithuania in value terms were Ukraine with 59.4% of imports, Russia with 14.8%, and Poland with 8.2%. Their combined share reached 82.3% of total imports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io