Not retail-packaged artificial filament yarn market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, production of not retail-packaged artificial filament yarn in Lithuania reached 2 917 tons, supported by investments in energy efficiency from key market players such as the Kaunas-based company 'Dirbtinis pluoštas', which commissioned its own gas power plant to reduce energy costs and maintain high-quality acetate yarn output. The domestic market volume stood at 1 433 tons that year. Production then contracted over the next two years, falling to 2 077 tons in 2019 and 2 158 tons in 2020, while the market volume shrank to 934 tons and 922 tons, respectively.

A sustained recovery in production began in 2021, rising to 3 187 tons and continuing its growth to reach 5 382 tons by 2024. This expansion period coincided with significant external factors; in 2022, producers faced the impact of global oil price volatility, which affected the cost base for synthetic polyester and demand patterns for acetate yarns. Furthermore, the implementation of EU Regulation 2018/848 on organic production and labeling from January 1, 2022, introduced new standards for ecological products applicable to the Lithuanian market. Despite rising output, the total domestic market volume in physical terms declined from 1 433 tons in 2018 to 650 tons in 2024, as a substantial portion of production was directed abroad, with exports increasing from 2 536 tons to 5 615 tons over the same period.

In value terms, the production value grew markedly from 16 225 thousand US dollars in 2018 to 45 386 thousand US dollars in 2024, reflecting both higher volumes and shifts in unit values. The market value exhibited volatility, peaking at 9 177 thousand US dollars in 2022 before decreasing to 6 894 thousand US dollars in 2024, influenced by the interplay of trade flows and changing cost structures within the industry.

Production not retail-packaged artificial filament yarn in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Lithuania's production of not retail-packaged artificial filament yarn rebounded after a two-year decline. In 2021, output was valued at 17,556 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp increase of 65.7% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 8.2%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 2.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 10,594 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 31.7%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Lithuania's production of not retail-packaged artificial filament yarn increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, 3,187 tonnes were produced, showing a steep rise of 47.7% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production grew by 9.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.0%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 2,077 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 28.8%.

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Exports not retail-packaged artificial filament yarn from Lithuania

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Lithuania's exports of not retail-packaged artificial filament yarn rose for the second year in a row. In 2021, exports totaled 3,303 tonnes, reflecting an abrupt gain of 62.2% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 30.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.2%. The minimum volume was recorded in 2019 at 1,852 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 27.0%.

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From 2018 to 2021, Italy, China, and South Korea consistently remained the main destinations for exports in kind. Italy accounted for 33.9% of exports, China for 30.2%, and South Korea for 15.8%, together making up 79.9% of total 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 not retail-packaged artificial filament yarn in value terms increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, export volume reached 16,774 thousand US dollars, showing a steep gain of 64.8% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 11.5%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 3.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 9,785 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 35.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the leading destinations for exports in value terms were Italy, China, and South Korea. Italy represented 34.3% of exports, China 29.1%, and South Korea 16.3%, jointly accounting for 79.8% of total 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 not retail-packaged artificial filament yarn to Lithuania

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Lithuania's imports of not retail-packaged artificial filament yarn in kind increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 896 tonnes, rising by 11.9% compared to the previous year. However, between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 14.9%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 5.2%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 710 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 32.6%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2020 with a rise of 12.8%.

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

Over the period from 2018 to 2021, Germany, the Netherlands, and China were the biggest contributors to imports in kind. Germany accounted for 46.5% of imports, the Netherlands for 20.7%, and China for 15.7%, together making up 83.0% of total 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 imported not retail-packaged artificial filament yarn valued at 4,000 thousand US dollars in 2021, marking a significant loss of 21.5% year-over-year. From 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 38.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -14.9%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 with a drop of 22.9%, while the largest increase occurred in 2020 with a rise of 1.7%.

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

In the period from 2018 to 2021, Germany and the Netherlands continued to lead the list of markets for imports in value terms, together accounting for 82.7% of total flows, with other partners playing a supplementary role.

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

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