Mineral and aerated waters market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

The Lithuanian mineral and aerated waters market volume stood at 196 million liters in 2018, with Birštono Mineraliniai Vandenys & Ko UAB as the leading player operating popular brands Vytautas and Birute. Consumer preference was shifting towards mineral-rich natural waters due to health benefits, supporting demand. The market grew slightly to 198.7 million liters in 2019 but fell to 188.3 million liters in 2020. By 2021, it recovered to 209.2 million liters.

From 2022, the market expanded steadily, reaching 212.2 million liters that year as urbanization and busy lifestyles boosted demand for on-the-go hydration, while growing interest in functional waters with added vitamins and minerals appealed to health-conscious consumers. In 2023, the entry of new player Vis Aqua offering premium mineral water, coupled with consumers substituting sugary beverages for mineral water, drove a significant increase to 250.1 million liters. By 2024, the market reached 269.2 million liters, influenced by European Union regulations defining mineral water standards and the growth of the premium segment driven by health awareness.

Production mineral and aerated waters in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Lithuania's mineral and aerated waters production value reached 49 804 K $ US in 2021, marking a strong 18.5% increase compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 17.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 42 027 K $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 5.8%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, M l

Following a two-year decrease, Lithuania's mineral and aerated waters production volume rebounded in 2021, reaching 226.0 M l. This represented a solid 11.9% increase from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production rose by 3.7%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 1.2%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 201.9 M l, which also experienced the largest decline of 5.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Lithuania in kind, 2018-2021, M l

Exports mineral and aerated waters from Lithuania

Exports in kind, K l

After a two-year decline, Lithuania's mineral and aerated waters exports increased in 2021, reaching 58 618 K l. This reflected a robust 11.3% rise from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 2.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 52 670 K l, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 9.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Latvia and Estonia were the dominant destinations for Lithuania's mineral and aerated waters exports in volume terms, jointly accounting for 84.3% of total flows, with the remaining share going to other markets.

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 mineral and aerated waters exports increased for the second consecutive year in 2021, reaching 23 157 K $ US, up 10.8% year-on-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 15.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 19 096 K $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 4.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Latvia and Estonia were the dominant buyers of mineral and aerated waters from Lithuania in value terms, together accounting for 84.4% of total exports, while other partners formed a less significant share.

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

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

Imports mineral and aerated waters to Lithuania

Imports in kind, K l

Lithuania's mineral and aerated waters imports reached 41 897 K l in 2021, showing a 7.3% uptick compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 9.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.1%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 1.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Georgia (65.2% of imports in volume), Belarus (12.3%), and Latvia (8.7%) led as the top suppliers of mineral and aerated waters to Lithuania, with their combined share reaching 86.2% of total imports in kind.

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 mineral and aerated waters imports increased for the second consecutive year in 2021, totaling 22 868 K $ US, a notable 16.2% rise versus the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 16.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 19 450 K $ US, which also experienced the largest decline of 1.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Georgia accounted for 79.9% of Lithuania's total mineral and aerated waters imports in value terms, with the remaining flows distributed among a broad group of smaller countries.

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

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