Narrow woven fabrics and narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive excluding labels, badges and similar articles market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the market size for narrow woven fabrics in Lithuania experienced fluctuations, declining to 5.3 million US dollars in 2019 before recovering to 5.8 million US dollars by 2021. The rebound in 2020 coincided with the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted global textile supply chains and altered demand patterns. Growth continued into 2021, driven by a rising consumer focus on sustainability and natural materials, particularly linen, a traditional strength of the Lithuanian textile sector, which supported import volumes and market value.

After peaking in 2021, the market entered a period of contraction, falling to 4.9 million US dollars by 2024. Domestic production dwindled significantly throughout the period, while imports and exports both retreated from their earlier levels. During these years, industry activity included the supply of advanced manufacturing equipment by firms such as Modernios technologijos, but this did not offset the broader market decline.

Production narrow woven fabrics in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

After two years of decline, Lithuania's production of narrow woven fabrics and narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive (excluding labels, badges, and similar articles) increased. In 2021, output reached 319.5 thousand US dollars, marking a solid 21.0% rise from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production decreased by 5.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 264.1 thousand US dollars, following the largest decline of 17.2% in 2019.

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

Exports narrow woven fabrics from Lithuania

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Lithuania's exports of narrow woven fabrics and narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive (excluding labels, badges, and similar articles) grew for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 252 tonnes, showing a slight increase of 0.9% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports rose by 46.9%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 13.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Russia (48.7% of exports in kind), Belarus (17.9%), and Latvia (12.9%) were the main markets for Lithuania's exports of narrow woven fabrics and narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive (excluding labels, badges, and similar articles). Together, these three countries accounted for 79.4% 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 narrow woven fabrics and narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive (excluding labels, badges, and similar articles) increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, export value amounted to 4 133 thousand US dollars, representing a 17.2% rise compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 55.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 15.8%.

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

In the 2018-2021 period, Russia (48.4% of exports in value terms), Belarus (18.7%), and Latvia (8.7%) were the primary destinations for Lithuania's exports of narrow woven fabrics and narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive (excluding labels, badges, and similar articles). These three countries combined accounted for 75.8% 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 narrow woven fabrics to Lithuania

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Lithuania's imports of narrow woven fabrics and narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive (excluding labels, badges, and similar articles) rose for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports were recorded at 1 134 tonnes, reflecting a 15.6% increase compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 35.1%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 10.5%.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, Poland (19.1% of imports in kind), Czechia (17.9%), and China (16.3%) remained the main sources for Lithuania's imports of narrow woven fabrics and narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive (excluding labels, badges, and similar articles). Together, these countries accounted for 53.3% 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 narrow woven fabrics and narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive (excluding labels, badges, and similar articles) grew for the third year in a row. In 2021, imports reached 9 630 thousand US dollars, which is 9.0% higher than the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 19.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, imports in value terms of narrow woven fabrics and narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive (excluding labels, badges, and similar articles) to Lithuania were distributed across many countries. Denmark (16.8% of imports in value terms), Germany (15.7%), and China (14.4%) were the top sources, but together they accounted for only 47.0% 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