Not retail-packaged synthetic filament yarn including synthetic monofilament of <67 dtex market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

The Lithuanian market for not retail-packaged synthetic filament yarn expanded in volume from 4 893 t in 2018 to a peak of 6 395 t in 2021, reflecting increased import flows. This growth was followed by a contraction to 5 306 t in 2023, with a partial recovery to 5 664 t in 2024. In value terms, the market reached its highest point at $31.8 million in 2021 before declining to $23.3 million by 2024.

Domestic production showed variability, but a significant turnaround occurred in the polypropylene filament yarn segment. In 2021, production of this yarn type surged by 130%, indicating renewed investment and capacity expansion after prior declines. This trend continued into 2022 with a further 26% increase to 337 t, strengthening local manufacturing. Concurrently, established producer UAB Dirbtinis Pluoštas maintained its high-quality acetate yarn output, supported by international certifications like OEKO-TEX Standard 100.

Trade dynamics shifted notably in 2023. Exports jumped by 33% in value to $5.86 million, while imports fell by 14.1%, reducing the volume of yarn available domestically and contributing to the market's decline that year. The overall period saw the market's heavy reliance on imports gradually tempered by growing domestic production and rising exports.

Production not retail-packaged synthetic filament in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Lithuania's production of not retail-packaged synthetic filament yarn, including synthetic monofilament of <67 dtex, declined after two years of growth. In 2021, output was valued at 1 982 K $ US, marking a steep 41.7% drop from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production increased by 35.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.7%. The maximum value was recorded in 2020 at 3 398 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 60.6%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2021, Lithuania produced 334.7 tonnes of not retail-packaged synthetic filament yarn, including synthetic monofilament of <67 dtex, representing a 17.9% reduction compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, production increased by 3.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.1%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 320.9 tonnes, while the maximum was in 2020 at 407.4 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 27.0%.

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

Exports not retail-packaged synthetic filament from Lithuania

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, Lithuania's exports of not retail-packaged synthetic filament yarn, including synthetic monofilament of <67 dtex, increased in 2021. The country exported 695 tonnes, corresponding to a 42.4% rise relative to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 32.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -12.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 489 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 39.1%.

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

Throughout 2018–2021, the three largest markets—Russia, the United Kingdom, and Czechia—dominated exports in kind, together accounting for 78.7% 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

After a two-year contraction, Lithuania's exports of not retail-packaged synthetic filament yarn, including synthetic monofilament of <67 dtex, increased in 2021. Exports reached 3 555 K $ US, which is 56.8% higher than the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 46.7%, equating to an annualized rate of -18.9%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 2 267 K $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 61.2%.

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

Throughout 2018–2021, the three largest markets—Russia, the United Kingdom, and Czechia—remained central to exports in value terms, together taking 79.9% 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 synthetic filament to Lithuania

Imports in kind, t

Lithuania's imports of not retail-packaged synthetic filament yarn, including synthetic monofilament of <67 dtex, increased for the third consecutive year in 2021. Imports stood at 6 756 tonnes, representing a 12.5% uptick versus the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 20.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.5%.

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

Throughout 2018–2021, Belarus (30.3% of imports in kind), China (12.9% of imports in kind), and Poland (10.5% of imports in kind) were the key partners for imports in kind, together accounting for 53.8% 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

In 2021, Lithuania's imports of not retail-packaged synthetic filament yarn, including synthetic monofilament of <67 dtex, amounted to 33 350 K $ US, representing a solid 20.1% year-over-year rise. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 5.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.8%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 27 762 K $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 12.6%.

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

In 2018–2021, the Netherlands (37.9% of imports in value terms), Belarus (15.5% of imports in value terms), and Germany (12.4% of imports in value terms) were the main markets for imports in value terms, together accounting for 65.8% of total flows.

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

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