Paper bags and sacks market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

The Lithuanian paper bags and sacks market saw its volume grow from 5 210 tonnes in 2018 to a high of 9 403 tonnes in 2022, followed by a contraction to 7 203 tonnes in 2023 and a partial recovery to 8 006 tonnes in 2024. In value terms, the market expanded from $9.7 million to $20.4 million over the same period, with a peak in 2022 before settling at $18.1 million in 2024.

The market's expansion was propelled by a shift towards sustainable packaging, driven by consumer preference for eco-friendly alternatives and reinforced by the EU's ban on certain single-use plastic items from July 2022. This regulatory change encouraged local producers to scale up capacity. Concurrently, rising material costs and supply chain pressures between 2019 and 2022 contributed to higher product prices, amplifying value growth even when physical volume stabilized in 2021.

Production paper bags and sacks in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Lithuania's production of paper bags and sacks has grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, the output was valued at 11 775 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp increase of 53.5% compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 95%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 24.9%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Lithuania's production of paper bags and sacks has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 5 223 tonnes, showing a sudden advance of 59.9% over the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production grew by 101.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 26.4%.

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

Exports paper bags and sacks from Lithuania

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Lithuania's exports of paper bags and sacks have risen for the third year in a row. In 2021, exports reached 4 411 tonnes, a steep increase of 29.2% from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, exports doubled, growing by 100%, with a compound annual growth rate of 26.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Russia, Sweden, and Latvia were the largest buyers of paper bags and sacks from Lithuania, accounting for 16.5%, 14.4%, and 11.1% of exports in kind, respectively. However, their combined share was only 42.0% of total exports, indicating a diversified country 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

Lithuania's foreign supplies of paper bags and sacks have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 13 161 thousand US dollars, up 30.3% year-on-year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 59.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 16.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Lithuania's buyer portfolio for paper bags and sacks was broad. Russia, Sweden, and Latvia contributed 23.5%, 11.8%, and 10.3% of exports in value terms, respectively, but together they made up only 45.6% of total exports. Many other countries held smaller but significant shares.

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 bags and sacks to Lithuania

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After two years of growth, Lithuania's import volume of paper bags and sacks declined. In 2021, imports were 6 755 tonnes, down 13.0% from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 39.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.9%. The peak was recorded in 2020 at 7 761 tonnes, following the largest increase of 37.7% that year.

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From 2018 to 2021, the leading sources for imports in kind of paper bags and sacks to Lithuania were Poland, the Netherlands, and Latvia, with shares of 44.4%, 12.7%, and 10.5%, respectively. Together, they accounted for 67.6% of total import 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's import value of paper bags and sacks has grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, imports registered 17 786 thousand US dollars, showing an uptick of 22.2% compared to the prior year. From 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 48.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.2%.

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

Over 2018 to 2021, Poland, Latvia, and the Netherlands were the main destinations for imports in value terms of paper bags and sacks to Lithuania, with shares of 32.1%, 11.3%, and 10.4%, respectively. Together, they absorbed 53.8% of total imports.

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

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