Moulded or pressed paper pulp articles market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market volume for moulded or pressed paper pulp articles in Lithuania contracted from 8 008 metric tons to 6 780 metric tons, while its value declined from 6.9 million to 5.6 million US dollars.

The market rebounded strongly in 2021, with volume rising to 7 921 metric tons and value reaching 6.9 million US dollars. This growth coincided with Lithuania recording the highest increase in import value for these products among several countries, indicating a significant surge in domestic demand and market activity.

Following the 2021 peak, the market volume fell sharply to 3 988 metric tons in 2023, before partially recovering to 4 604 metric tons in 2024. The market value mirrored this volatility, stabilizing at 5.5 million US dollars in 2024.

Production moulded or pressed paper pulp articles in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Lithuania's production of moulded or pressed paper pulp articles has grown for the second year in a row. In 2021, the output was valued at 9 385 thousand US dollars, marking a 20.8% increase compared to 2020. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production rose by 35.6%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 10.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 6 694 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 3.3%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Lithuania's production of moulded or pressed paper pulp articles has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 10 974 tonnes, showing a modest year-over-year growth of 9.6%. From 2018 to 2021, production expanded by 25.3%, averaging an annual increase of 7.8%.

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

Exports moulded or pressed paper pulp articles from Lithuania

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The market showed an unstable trend over this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 2 021 tonnes and peaked in 2021 at 6 547 tonnes, creating a 3.2-fold difference. In 2021, deliveries from Lithuania rose by 46.1% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 0.9%, while the biggest increase was in 2020 at 121.7%.

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From 2018 to 2021, the export structure in volume terms was diversified. The Netherlands accounted for 21.2% of exports, Italy for 13.6%, and Poland for 13.3%. Together, these three countries made up 48.2% of total flows, with no single nation holding a clearly dominant position.

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

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Exports hit their lowest point in 2019 at 2 154 thousand US dollars and peaked in 2021 at 6 267 thousand US dollars, a 2.9-fold variation. In 2021, foreign supplies from Lithuania increased by 43.5% year-over-year. The largest decline was in 2019 at 2.8%, while the biggest rise occurred in 2020 at 102.8%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, the main destinations for Lithuania's exports of moulded or pressed paper pulp articles in value terms were the Netherlands with 24.9%, Germany with 14.2%, and Latvia with 11.4%. Together, these three countries accounted for 50.5% 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 moulded or pressed paper pulp articles to Lithuania

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Market behavior was volatile during these years. Imports fell to their lowest in 2019 at 880 tonnes and peaked in 2021 at 3 494 tonnes, a 4-fold change. In 2021, volumes increased by 178.9% compared to 2020. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 31.7%.

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From 2018 to 2021, the primary suppliers of moulded or pressed paper pulp articles to Lithuania in volume terms were Denmark with 34.4%, Latvia with 18.7%, and Poland with 16.2%. These three countries together represented 69.3% of total imports.

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

The market showed an unstable trend over this period. Imports bottomed out in 2019 at 1 617 thousand US dollars and peaked in 2021 at 3 742 thousand US dollars, differing by 2.3 times. In 2021, volumes advanced by 73.5% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was in 2019 at 26.7%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, the main sources of imports in value terms for Lithuania were Denmark with 23.2%, Latvia with 19.5%, and Czechia with 17.4%. Collectively, these three countries absorbed 60.0% 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