Not rendered poultry fat market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, the market volume for not rendered poultry fat in Lithuania increased from 1 760 tons to 1 802 tons. This growth was supported by the country's low broiler prices, which were among the lowest in the EU, encouraging consumption of related products. Concurrently, EU price convergence and rising purchasing power contributed to market expansion. Although national producers initially could not fully meet diverse consumer needs, leading to import reliance and heightened competition, imports fell to zero by 2019 as domestic production sufficed.

The COVID-19 pandemic drastically altered market conditions in 2020, with shifts in consumer behavior, increased e-commerce adoption, and a focus on sustainability coinciding with a drop in market volume to 1 612 tons. Continued pandemic effects and growing geopolitical uncertainty, including the war in Ukraine, further reduced the market to 1 528 tons in 2021 by disrupting supply chains and affecting prices.

In 2022, the market experienced a slight recovery to 1 542 tons despite direct impacts from the war in Ukraine on supplies and prices. Geopolitical factors introduced volatility, while evolving consumer preferences, such as rising environmental awareness and the spread of e-commerce, continued to shape the market landscape. By 2023, the market volume declined again to 1 493 tons, reflecting ongoing instability.

Production not rendered poultry fat in Lithuania

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Between 2018 and 2021, Lithuania ranked as the 17th largest producer of not rendered poultry fat globally.

Top producers of not rendered poultry fat, 2018-2021

World map of production of not rendered poultry fat, 2018-2021

Lithuania's production of not rendered poultry fat declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 1 540 tonnes, marking a 4.1% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the entire period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 14.7%, which translates to an average annual decline of 5.2%. The most significant drop occurred in 2020, with an 11.1% reduction, while 2019 saw no change in production levels.

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Exports not rendered poultry fat from Lithuania

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The market showed notable fluctuations during this period. Export volumes varied significantly, with a 320-fold difference between the low in 2019 and the high in 2018. In 2021, Lithuania exported 11.5 tonnes of not rendered poultry fat, representing a sharp 90.2% decline year-over-year. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 3.0 tonnes. The largest decrease occurred in 2019 with a 99.7% drop, while the biggest increase was in 2020, surging by 3,818.2%.

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From 2018 to 2021, Poland was the primary market for Lithuania's not rendered poultry fat exports, accounting for 89.1% of total export volumes. Other destinations played a much smaller role in the export structure.

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 considerable volatility over these years. Export values reached their highest point in 2018 and their lowest in 2019, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 71 times. In 2021, Lithuania's not rendered poultry fat exports amounted to 6.1 thousand US dollars, a substantial 94.6% decrease from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 4.5 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 98.6% drop, while the most significant increase was in 2020, rising by 2,394.2%.

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

During 2018–2021, Poland was the key buyer of not rendered poultry fat from Lithuania in value terms, representing 73.0% of total exports. The remaining share was distributed among a diverse group of 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 not rendered poultry fat to Lithuania

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The import market followed an unstable trend throughout this timeframe. Import volumes peaked in 2018 and fell to their lowest point in 2021, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 338,184 times. In 2021, Lithuania's imports of not rendered poultry fat totaled 0.0 tonnes, indicating a dramatic 100.0% drop compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 with a 100.0% decrease, while the biggest increase occurred in 2020, jumping by 64,487.3%.

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

Throughout 2018–2021, imports in kind were heavily concentrated on Poland, which accounted for 96.0% of total import volumes.

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 import market exhibited an unstable trend during this period. Import values reached their peak in 2018 and bottomed out in 2021, with a difference of 10,128 times between these years. In 2021, Lithuania's not rendered poultry fat imports amounted to 0.0 thousand US dollars, constituting a steep 100.0% decline from 2020. The largest increase was recorded in 2020, soaring by 86,827.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the country structure of imports in value terms was dominated by Poland, which accounted for 85.3% of total flows. Other destinations contributed relatively small shares.

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

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