Metal caps and lids market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

The Lithuanian base metal caps and lids market, measured in value terms, experienced a notable contraction in 2019 to 7.5 million USD before beginning a sustained expansion phase. From 2020 to 2022, the market value more than doubled, reaching 17.1 million USD, supported by rising domestic production which grew from 28.4 million USD to 57.0 million USD over the same period.

Market growth continued into 2023, with the market size increasing by 25% to 21.4 million USD. This expansion coincided with a period of growing metal imports into Lithuania, which improved the availability of raw materials for manufacturing. In 2024, the market value saw a slight adjustment to 20.7 million USD. During this time, the European Union was implementing new packaging and packaging waste legislation emphasizing circular economy principles, while EU-wide production of base metal closures was reported to be expanding.

Looking ahead, several regulatory measures are set to shape the market environment. These include the EU's tethered cap mandate, the new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (EU 2025/40), and Lithuania's own policy introducing a fee on single-use packaging from May 2025. These rules reinforce sustainability requirements and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations for packaging producers.

Production metal caps and lids in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Lithuania's production of metal caps and lids has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the output was valued at 41 947 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 47.9% rise compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 85.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 22.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 20 949 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 7.4%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Lithuania's production of metal caps and lids has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 11 386 tonnes, representing a 28.6% increase from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, production rose by 65%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 18.2%.

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

Exports metal caps and lids from Lithuania

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Lithuania's exports of metal caps and lids have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country exported 11 824 tonnes, showing a sharp gain of 27.9% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 65%, with an average annual growth rate of 18.2%.

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From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Germany, and Belarus were the top destinations for Lithuania's exports of metal caps and lids in volume terms. Poland accounted for 22.3% of exports, Germany for 21.2%, and Belarus for 8.4%. Together, these three countries represented 51.9% 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

Lithuania's exports of metal caps and lids have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports were valued at 45 215 thousand US dollars, marking a dramatic increase of 37.4% from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports rose by 78.9%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 21.4%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the partner structure for Lithuania's exports of metal caps and lids in value terms was relatively balanced rather than concentrated. Germany accounted for 22.4% of exports, Poland for 17.8%, and Belarus for 7.8%. These three countries jointly represented 48.0% of total flows, with many other countries making up the remaining 52.0%.

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

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

Imports metal caps and lids to Lithuania

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Lithuania's imports of metal caps and lids have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country imported 3 346 tonnes, representing a 30.0% gain compared to 2020. However, over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 21.2%, with an average annual decline of 7.6%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 495 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 41.2%.

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From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Italy, and Ukraine were the leading suppliers of metal caps and lids to Lithuania in volume terms. Poland accounted for 22.5% of imports, Italy for 20.7%, and Ukraine for 16.5%. Together, these three countries represented 59.7% 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 metal caps and lids have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports were valued at 18 778 thousand US dollars, showing a steep increase of 27.4% from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 34.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 13 669 thousand US dollars, which also saw a decline of 2.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the leading sources for Lithuania's imports of metal caps and lids in value terms were Poland, Ukraine, and Germany. Poland accounted for 34.0% of imports, Ukraine for 14.4%, and Germany for 11.9%. Together, these three countries represented 60.3% 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