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Natural sands market in Lithuania

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for natural sands in Lithuania fluctuated between 2018 and 2024, starting at 5 393 thousand tons in 2018 and reaching 5 981 thousand tons in 2024. After a moderate increase to 5 556 thousand tons in 2019, the market stabilized at around 5 493 thousand tons in 2020. A significant expansion followed in 2021, with volume climbing to 5 831 thousand tons, but this was reversed by a drop to 5 295 thousand tons in 2022. The market recovered in the next two years, rising to 5 416 thousand tons in 2023 and then jumping to 5 981 thousand tons in 2024.

A key regulatory development occurred on February 14, 2024, when the Lithuanian Geological Survey under the Ministry of Environment updated the regulation for the use of mineral resources, which includes management of sand resources. This change may affect extraction conditions and market access for natural sands. Additionally, the construction sector's demand remains a primary long-term driver for sand extraction in Lithuania, as indicated by industry trends.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Lithuania
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lithuania in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lithuania in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Lithuania, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lithuania in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lithuania in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Lithuania, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lithuania in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lithuania in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Lithuania, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lithuania in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lithuania in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Lithuania, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production natural sands in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Lithuania's natural sands production has grown for the third consecutive year. In 2021, output reached 22 552 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 10.6% increase compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production rose by 22.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.4%	7.8%	10.6%	6.9%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

In 2021, Lithuania produced 5 795 thousand tonnes of natural sands, representing a 6.2% increase from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production grew by 12.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, at 0.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.9%	(0.3%)	6.2%	3.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports natural sands from Lithuania

Exports in kind, K t

Natural sands exports from Lithuania have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports stood at 13.9 thousand tonnes, up 4.5% from the previous year. The lowest level was recorded in 2019 at 11.0 thousand tonnes, with the largest decline of 21.5% also occurring that year. In contrast, the largest increase of 20.7% was observed in 2020.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(21.5%)	20.7%	4.5%	(0.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Latvia was the overwhelmingly dominant market for Lithuania's natural sands exports in kind, accounting for 94.9% of the total.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Cross-border shipments of natural sands from Lithuania have risen for the second year in a row. In 2021, exports amounted to 1 769 thousand US dollars, a 30.6% increase compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 29.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 080 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 20.8% also occurring that year.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(20.8%)	25.4%	30.6%	9.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2018 to 2021, Latvia was the primary destination for Lithuania's natural sands exports in value terms, accounting for 76.8% of total flows, while other markets formed a long tail of smaller partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports natural sands to Lithuania

Imports in kind, K t

After a two-year decline, natural sands imports into Lithuania increased in 2021. The country imported 50.1 thousand tonnes, which is 5.7% higher than the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 79.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 40.6%. The lowest level was recorded in 2020 at 47.3 thousand tonnes, while the largest decline of 61.2% occurred in 2019.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(61.2%)	(49.0%)	5.7%	(40.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Poland and Latvia played the leading roles in Lithuania's natural sands imports in kind, together accounting for 89.2% of total flows, with the remaining share distributed among other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year drop, natural sands deliveries to Lithuania increased in 2021. Imports amounted to 1 511 thousand US dollars, up 8.8% from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 37.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 1 389 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline of 28.5% occurred in 2019.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(28.5%)	(19.7%)	8.8%	(14.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

In the period from 2018 to 2021, Poland, Belarus, and Latvia were the largest suppliers of natural sands to Lithuania in value terms, with shares of 28.2%, 17.9%, and 17.1% respectively, together forming 63.2% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io