PE sacks and bags market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for PE sacks and bags in Lithuania increased from 82.3 thousand tons in 2018 to 100.2 thousand tons in 2024. Growth was particularly strong in 2021, reaching 101.6 thousand tons, followed by a contraction in 2022 and stabilization in 2023. The expansion in 2024 was supported by Lithuania's highest per capita consumption in the EU, at 37 kg per person, which had grown at an average annual rate of 8.7% since 2013, driving sustained domestic demand.

In value terms, the market exhibited greater volatility, peaking at $297.4 million in 2021 and reaching $286.4 million in 2024, with a decline to $270.7 million in 2023. The 2024 recovery in EU-wide production, ending a three-year downward trend, improved supply conditions for the market.

Production PE sacks and bags in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Lithuania's production of polyethylene (PE) sacks and bags has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the output value reached 340.0 million US dollars, marking a significant 29.9% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 27.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 256.9 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 3.5% during this timeframe.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Lithuania's production of polyethylene (PE) sacks and bags has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 127.7 thousand tonnes, showing a gradual year-over-year growth of 9.1%. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 15.5%, with an average annual increase of 4.9%.

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

Exports PE sacks and bags from Lithuania

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, exports of polyethylene (PE) sacks and bags from Lithuania have rebounded. In 2021, exports totaled 36,201 tonnes, representing a 2.6% increase compared to the previous year. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 35,291 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 1.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Lithuania's exports of polyethylene (PE) sacks and bags were not concentrated on a few key destinations. Germany accounted for 18.7% of exports, Sweden for 14.8%, and the United Kingdom for 11.2%. Together, these three countries represented only 44.8% of total export flows, indicating a diversified market distribution.

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 polyethylene (PE) sacks and bags have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, export value reached 77,291 thousand US dollars, showing a strong 18.4% gain compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 19.9%, equating to an average annual rate of 6.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 61,866 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 4.0% during this period.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Lithuania's export structure for polyethylene (PE) sacks and bags in value terms remained scattered. Sweden accounted for 15.8% of exports, Germany for 12.9%, and Denmark for 10.7%. Together, these three countries represented just 39.4% of total flows, with no single partner emerging as clearly dominant.

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

World map of product's exports from Lithuania in value, 2018-2021

Imports PE sacks and bags to Lithuania

Imports in kind, t

Lithuania's imports of polyethylene (PE) sacks and bags surged in 2021, reaching 10,072 tonnes—a sharp 31.4% increase year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 28.1%, with an average annual rate of 8.6%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 7,665 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 7.7% during this timeframe.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Lithuania imported polyethylene (PE) sacks and bags from many countries, with even the largest suppliers—Poland, Germany, and Estonia—together accounting for only 47.1% of total imports in volume terms, reflecting a broad and diversified sourcing pattern.

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 imports of polyethylene (PE) sacks and bags have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, import value reached approximately 34,665 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp 32.5% advance compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 45.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 13.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 23,511 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 1.3% during this timeframe.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Germany, and Latvia were the largest suppliers of polyethylene (PE) sacks and bags to Lithuania in value terms, accounting for 20.3%, 15.1%, and 11.0% of imports, respectively. However, their combined contribution was limited to 46.4% of total imports, highlighting a diversified country structure in Lithuania's sourcing.

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

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