Paper and paperboard packing and office articles market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for paper and paperboard packing and office articles in Lithuania remained stable at around 175 thousand tonnes in 2018-2019, while consumer and producer focus shifted towards sustainable and customised packaging solutions. The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically changed the landscape in 2020, as lockdowns and a surge in e-commerce boosted demand for cardboard boxes suited for parcel delivery and postal machines, driving market volume up to 203 thousand tonnes.

Growth continued into 2021, with the market reaching 212 thousand tonnes, supported by the enduring trend towards premium and personalised packaging featuring special printing effects, as well as compliance with EU environmental standards. However, in 2022 the market experienced a slight contraction to 203 thousand tonnes, likely reflecting a post-pandemic adjustment.

After a further decline to 182 thousand tonnes in 2023, the market rebounded strongly in 2024, surpassing previous peaks to reach 222 thousand tonnes.

Production paper and paperboard packing and office articles in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Lithuania's production of paper and paperboard packaging and office articles has grown for the third consecutive year. In 2021, output reached 312.8 million US dollars, marking a significant year-on-year increase of 28.9%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production rose by 35.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.6%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Lithuania's production of paper and paperboard packaging and office articles has increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 203.8 thousand tonnes, up 6.5% compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production grew by 17.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.6%.

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

Exports paper and paperboard packing and office articles from Lithuania

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Exports of paper and paperboard packaging and office articles from Lithuania have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 58 210 tonnes, a 6.9% increase over the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 25.3%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 7.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the country structure of exports in kind was highly diversified. Latvia accounted for 19.4% of exports, Russia for 11.5%, and Estonia for 10.5%, together making up only 41.4% of total flows. The remaining 58.6% was distributed among a long tail of smaller markets.

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, M $ US

Cross-border shipments of paper and paperboard packaging and office articles from Lithuania have grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, exports amounted to 130.9 million US dollars, an 8.3% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports rose by 19%, with an annualized growth rate of 6.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the partner landscape for exports in value terms was broad. Latvia contributed 13.0% of exports, Russia 12.7%, and Sweden 9.3%, together forming only 35.1% of total flows. A substantial 64.9% was supplied to many 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 paper and paperboard packing and office articles to Lithuania

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Imports of paper and paperboard packaging and office articles into Lithuania have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, import volume reached 66 512 tonnes, a slight rise of 0.6% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 36.4%, with an annualized growth rate of 10.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, three principal markets dominated Lithuania's imports in kind of paper and paperboard packaging and office articles. Poland, Latvia, and Germany together accounted for 78.2% of total imports.

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, M $ US

Imports of paper and paperboard packaging and office articles into Lithuania have grown for the second consecutive year. In 2021, import value amounted to 123.7 million US dollars, a strong increase of 11.7% versus the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports rose by 17.7%, with an annualized growth rate of 5.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 100.6 million US dollars, marking the largest decline of 4.3% that year.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Poland, Germany, and Latvia remained the key partners for Lithuania's imports in value terms. Poland accounted for 34.1% of imports, Germany for 20.6%, and Latvia for 11.0%, together making up 65.7% 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