Mustard powder and prepared mustard market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market for mustard powder and prepared mustard in Lithuania showed stability followed by growth. Market volume remained at 592 t in both 2018 and 2019, despite a 39% spike in import prices in 2018. In 2020, the market expanded to 629 t.

A contraction occurred over the next two years, with the market falling to 514 t by 2022. During this period, consumer interest shifted toward healthy, natural products and ethnic flavors, and new mustard varieties emerged, yet these trends did not reverse the volume decline.

A sharp 40% rebound to 718 t took place in 2023, and by 2024 the market reached 743 t. Global supply chain disruptions and price fluctuations directly impacted the market in 2024, though consumption proved resilient. By 2025, factors such as high gas prices and strong demand for natural products were shaping the context for related industries.

Production mustard powder and prepared mustard in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Lithuania's mustard powder and prepared mustard production has grown for the second year in a row. In 2021, output reached 172.8 thousand US dollars, marking a 5.4% increase from the previous year. However, looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production overall declined by 5.8%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 2.0%. The lowest production value was recorded in 2019 at 136.5 thousand US dollars, with the largest drop of 25.5% occurring that same year. In contrast, 2020 saw the biggest increase at 20.0%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, kg

Top producers of mustard powder and prepared mustard, 2018-2021

World map of production of mustard powder and prepared mustard, 2018-2021

In 2021, Lithuania produced 79 595 kilograms of mustard powder and prepared mustard, which represents a 3.1% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the broader timeframe from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 19.5%, averaging a 7.0% annual decline. The lowest output was in 2019 at 72 069 kilograms, with the steepest drop of 27.2% also recorded that year. On the upside, 2020 experienced the largest increase at 14.0%.

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

Exports mustard powder and prepared mustard from Lithuania

Exports in kind, t

The market showed significant volatility during this period. Import levels varied widely, with a 2.3-fold difference between the peak in 2019 and the low in 2020. In 2021, Lithuania's exports of foreign mustard powder and prepared mustard totaled 262.6 tonnes, an 84.4% rise from 2020. The minimum export volume was 142.4 tonnes in 2020, while the maximum reached 332.7 tonnes in 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a 57.2% drop.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Russia dominated Lithuania's exports in kind, accounting for 80.4% of total flows, while other markets made up a smaller, more fragmented portion.

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 displayed an unstable trend over these years. Export volumes hit their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2021, with a 1.9-fold difference between these extremes. In 2021, Lithuania's mustard powder and prepared mustard exports were valued at 504 thousand US dollars, a 90.7% increase from 2020. The minimum value was 264 thousand US dollars in 2020, and the largest decline that year was 46.8%.

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

During 2018–2021, Russia was the central partner for Lithuania's exports in value terms, holding a 76.1% share of total flows, with other markets contributing less significantly.

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

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

Imports mustard powder and prepared mustard to Lithuania

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Lithuania's imports of mustard powder and prepared mustard stood at 749.5 tonnes, showing a moderate 8.7% improvement from 2020. The lowest import volume was 689.5 tonnes in 2020, while the highest was 852.6 tonnes in 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2020 with a 19.1% drop, and the biggest increase was in 2019 at 14.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, three key markets—France, Poland, and Russia—collectively accounted for 63.2% of Lithuania's total imports in kind of mustard powder and prepared mustard.

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

After a two-year decline, Lithuania's imports of mustard powder and prepared mustard increased in 2021, reaching 1 195 thousand US dollars, up 6.6% from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 9.5%, averaging a 3.3% annual reduction. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 1 121 thousand US dollars, with the largest drop of 13.1% also in that year.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, France, Latvia, and Poland led as the top suppliers of mustard powder and prepared mustard to Lithuania in value terms, with shares of 28.6%, 17.5%, and 17.0%, respectively. Together, they made up 63.0% of total imports in value terms.

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

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