Plastic fittings for furniture and coachwork market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

The market for plastic fittings for furniture and coachwork in Lithuania showed considerable volatility between 2018 and 2024. Consumption began at 11 026 t in 2018, dipped to 9 352 t in 2020, then peaked at 11 335 t in 2021 before a sustained decline to 6 628 t by 2024. This trajectory was shaped by the entry of new players, state support for electric vehicles, and a growing consumer focus on sustainability, which initially supported demand but later encouraged material substitution.

The market contraction in 2020 aligned with pandemic-driven shifts that, while boosting e‑commerce for furniture, also accelerated sustainability trends leading to reduced plastic use. Recovery in 2021 was fueled by rising demand for eco‑friendly vehicles and post‑lockdown consumer spending. However, the Russia‑Ukraine war in 2022 severely disrupted supply chains for platinum‑group metals critical to automotive catalysts, causing production bottlenecks in the automotive sector and contributing to the market's subsequent volume decline.

Throughout the period, technological adoption like augmented reality in furniture sales and increasing competition from foreign e‑tailers reshaped the market landscape. Concurrently, stronger sustainability preferences and a shift toward recycled materials gradually reduced the consumption of virgin plastic fittings, compounding the effects of automotive production crises and supply‑chain constraints.

Production plastic fittings for furniture and coachwork in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

After two years of contraction, Lithuania's production of plastic fittings for furniture and coachwork has rebounded. In 2021, output reached 38 026 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 32.5% increase compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, overall production declined by 3%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 1.0%. The lowest point was recorded in 2020 at 28 700 thousand US dollars, with the largest year-on-year drop of 15.1% also occurring that year.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Following a two-year decline, Lithuania's production volume of plastic fittings for furniture and coachwork has shown recovery. In 2021, the country produced 7 842 tonnes, representing a solid 13.0% increase over the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production decreased by 17.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.0%. The minimum output was recorded in 2020 at 6 943 tonnes, which also saw the steepest decline of 20.3%.

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

Exports plastic fittings for furniture and coachwork from Lithuania

Exports in kind, t

After two years of contraction, Lithuania's exports of plastic fittings for furniture and coachwork have resumed growth. In 2021, the country exported 2 350 tonnes, up by 29.2% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 7.3%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 2.4%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 1 819 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 13.6% drop.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Hungary, and Ukraine consistently served as the main destinations for Lithuania's exports of plastic fittings for furniture and coachwork in volume terms. Poland accounted for 23.4% of exports, Hungary for 15.7%, and Ukraine for 14.5%. Together, these three countries represented 53.7% of Lithuania's total export flows during this period.

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 plastic fittings for furniture and coachwork have grown for the second consecutive year. In 2021, export value reached 16 750 thousand US dollars, representing a substantial 46.8% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports increased by 43.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.8%. The lowest export value was recorded in 2019 at 10 268 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 11.9%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Hungary, Russia, and Poland consistently ranked as the top destinations for Lithuania's exports of plastic fittings for furniture and coachwork in value terms. Hungary accounted for 19.1% of exports, Russia for 17.9%, and Poland for 15.7%. Collectively, these three markets represented 52.7% of Lithuania's total export value during this period.

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

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

Imports plastic fittings for furniture and coachwork to Lithuania

Imports in kind, t

Lithuania's imports of plastic fittings for furniture and coachwork have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country imported 5 843 tonnes, up by 38.2% year-over-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 55.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 15.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Slovakia was the dominant supplier of plastic fittings for furniture and coachwork to Lithuania in volume terms, accounting for 77.8% of total imports. The remaining imports came from a diversified group of other countries.

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 plastic fittings for furniture and coachwork have grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, import value reached 24 830 thousand US dollars, representing a 19.5% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 38.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.4%.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, Slovakia, Poland, and Germany remained the primary sources for Lithuania's imports of plastic fittings for furniture and coachwork in value terms. Slovakia accounted for 60.5% of imports, Poland for 7.8%, and Germany for 7.6%. Together, these three countries represented 75.9% of Lithuania's total import value during this period.

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

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