Mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes and biscuits market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the Lithuanian market for mixes and doughs for baker’s wares showed volatile dynamics. Market volume increased from 6.7 thousand tons in 2018 to 7.1 thousand tons in 2019, driven by growing consumer preferences for freshness and quality, as well as the popularity of ethnic bread varieties such as ciabatta and baguette. In 2018, the closure of Fazer's bakery in Kaunas and the consolidation of production in Latvia altered the local production structure. However, in 2020, market volume dropped to 5.9 thousand tons.

After 2020, the market recovered quickly, reaching 7.1 thousand tons in 2021 and continuing to grow to 10.9 thousand tons in 2024. This sustained expansion was supported by ongoing consumer demand for quality baked goods, a trend that was still noted in 2022. In value terms, the market's worth rose significantly from USD 15.1 million in 2018 to a peak of USD 32.4 million in 2023, before a slight decline to USD 29.9 million in 2024.

Production mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes and biscuits in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, Lithuania's production of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits reached a value of 25 167 thousand US dollars, marking a strong 22.3% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 22.6%, which translates to an annualized rate of 7.0%. The most significant decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 7.6%.

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

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From 2018 to 2021, Lithuania ranked 21st globally in terms of production volume for mixes and doughs used in bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits.

Top producers of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes and biscuits, 2018-2021

World map of production of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes and biscuits, 2018-2021

In 2021, Lithuania produced 9 291 tonnes of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits, showing a solid 16.2% rise compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, production increased by 14%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 4.5%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 7 995 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 9.0%.

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Exports mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes and biscuits from Lithuania

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In 2021, Lithuania exported 6 174 tonnes of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits, reflecting a modest 3.3% year-over-year increase. From 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 18.6%, averaging an annualized rate of 5.8%. The largest decrease occurred in 2020 with a 3.0% drop, while the biggest increase was in 2019 at 18.3%.

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During 2018–2021, the top buyers of Lithuanian mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits in volume terms were Latvia (19.0% of exports), Russia (17.7% of exports), and Sweden (12.0% of exports). Together, these three countries accounted for 48.7% of total exports, indicating a broadly diversified partner base.

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, Lithuania's exports of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits totaled 17 377 thousand US dollars, representing a robust 17.4% increase from the previous year. Over the 2018–2021 period, exports rose by 17.9%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 5.6%. The most significant decline was recorded in 2020 at 11.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the market base for Lithuania's exports in value terms was wide. Russia (16.1% of exports), Sweden (15.8% of exports), and Latvia (14.0% of exports) collectively made up just 45.9% of total export flows, with the remaining 54.1% distributed among numerous other countries.

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

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

Imports mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes and biscuits to Lithuania

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In 2021, Lithuania imported 4 032 tonnes of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits, a 4.9% increase from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 6.3%, averaging an annualized rate of 2.1%. The highest import volume was in 2019 at 4 439 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 17.0%. The most significant decline occurred in 2020 with a 13.4% drop.

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In the 2018–2021 period, the leading sources for Lithuania's imports of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits in volume terms were Poland (20.7% of imports), Germany (20.2% of imports), and Latvia (12.1% of imports). Together, these three countries accounted for 53.0% 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

In 2021, Lithuania's imports of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits amounted to 9 280 thousand US dollars, showing a gradual 3.3% rise over the past year. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 8 982 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2019 at 10 553 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2020 with a 14.9% decrease, and the biggest increase was in 2019 at 13.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Lithuania's supplier portfolio for mixes and doughs used in bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits was broad. Germany (19.4% of imports in value terms), Poland (16.2% of imports), and Belgium (13.5% of imports) together contributed only 49.1% of total imports, with many other countries holding smaller but notable shares.

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

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