Pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for pebbles, gravel, and crushed stone in Lithuania increased from 13.0 million tons in 2018 to 17.6 million tons in 2024, showing an overall upward trend. This growth was not linear, however, with a rise to 15.9 million tons in 2020 followed by a decline to 13.0 million tons in 2022 before recovery and a new peak.

Growth in the European construction sector and infrastructure development contributed to higher demand for aggregates between 2018 and 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted supply chains and affected construction activity, leading to the market volume drop in 2021 and 2022. The subsequent recovery in 2023-2024 coincided with ongoing infrastructure development in the European Union, supporting demand.

Production aggregates grade pebbles, gravel, crushed stone in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Following two consecutive years of growth, Lithuania's production of pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone declined in value terms. In 2021, output was valued at 120.4 million US dollars, marking a 6.6% decrease compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production increased by 24%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 7.4%. The peak value was recorded in 2020 at 129.0 million US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 24.1% also occurring that year.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

After two years of gains, Lithuania's production of pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone in physical terms declined. In 2021, the country produced 13 829 thousand tonnes, showing a moderate drop of 4.6% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production grew by 19.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.2%. The highest volume was recorded in 2020 at 14 502 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 15.0%.

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

Exports aggregates grade pebbles, gravel, crushed stone from Lithuania

Exports in kind, K t

The export market displayed an unstable trend throughout the period. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 269 thousand tonnes, while the highest was in 2021 at 485 thousand tonnes, reflecting a 1.8-fold gap between these years. In 2021, exports increased by 80.6% year-over-year. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 41.4%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, two markets—Latvia and Poland—dominated Lithuania's exports of pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone in physical terms, jointly accounting for 99.8% 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

The export market showed an unstable trend over the timeframe. The minimum value was recorded in 2018, while the maximum was in 2021, with a 2.2-fold variation between these years. In 2021, Lithuania's exports were valued at 10 190 thousand US dollars, up by 88.0% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2020, falling by 43.3%, while the largest increase was in 2019, rising by 109.4%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Latvia and Poland were the dominant buyers of pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone from Lithuania in value terms, together accounting for 98.0% of total exports, with other partners playing a less significant role.

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

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

Imports aggregates grade pebbles, gravel, crushed stone to Lithuania

Imports in kind, K t

In 2021, Lithuania imported 1 975 thousand tonnes of pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone, an increase of 18.1% from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 12.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.9%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 1 672 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest annual decline of 13.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Belarus and Poland were the key sources for Lithuania's imports of pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone in physical terms, jointly representing 84.5% of total flows, while other partners were individually much less significant.

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 pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone reached 22 153 thousand US dollars, showing a significant increase of 17.5% from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports rose by 31.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.7%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, falling by 8.2%, while the largest increase was in 2019, rising by 22.3%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Belarus (51.0% of imports in value terms), Poland (18.2%), and Norway (15.2%) accounted for the largest share of Lithuania's imports of pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone, together comprising 84.4% 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