Plastic household articles and hygienic or toilet articles market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the Lithuanian market for plastic household and hygienic articles contracted in volume from 7.9 thousand tonnes to 7.0 thousand tonnes in 2019, with value dropping from $30.2 million to $28.8 million, influenced by economic factors such as rising labor costs and import dependency. The COVID-19 pandemic reversed this trend in 2020, as heightened hygiene concerns and the rapid growth of e-commerce boosted demand, pushing volume to 8.0 thousand tonnes and value to $31.7 million.

In 2021, stricter EU and national sustainability mandates requiring higher recycled plastic content in new products, alongside rising consumer preference for eco-friendly and health-conscious items, drove market volume to a peak of 9.5 thousand tonnes and value to $41.0 million. The following year, volume fell to 7.7 thousand tonnes, though value rose to $43.3 million, reflecting a market adjustment after the pandemic surge and a possible shift toward higher-value segments.

From 2023 to 2024, the market resumed growth, with volume reaching 8.6 thousand tonnes and value $47.6 million in 2024. This recovery aligned with persistent consumer trends toward personalization and wellness, as well as the continued integration of sustainability practices across the industry.

Production plastic household and hygienic articles in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Lithuania's production of plastic household and hygienic articles has grown for the second year in a row. In 2021, output reached 33 320 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 32.3% increase compared to 2020. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production rose by 17.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.6%. The lowest production value was recorded in 2019 at 24 406 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 13.9%.

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

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Production of plastic household and hygienic articles in Lithuania has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, Lithuania produced 7 574 tonnes of these goods, representing a robust year-over-year growth of 20.5%. The lowest production volume was in 2019 at 6 145 tonnes, which also experienced the most significant decline of 17.3%.

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Exports plastic household and hygienic articles from Lithuania

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Exports of plastic household and hygienic articles from Lithuania have declined for the third year in a row. In 2021, Lithuania exported 1 600 tonnes, down 9.2% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports fell by 38.6%, translating to an annualized decrease of 15.0%.

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From 2018 to 2021, Lithuania's export destinations for these goods in volume terms were quite diverse. Latvia accounted for 17.2% of exports, Russia for 14.0%, and Germany for 13.7%, together making up 44.9% of total flows. The remaining 55.1% went to numerous other countries.

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

After two years of decline, exports of plastic household and hygienic articles from Lithuania saw an uptick. In 2021, exports reached 9 611 thousand US dollars, showing a modest 6.0% improvement year-over-year. However, over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 30.5%, with an average annual decline of 11.4%. The lowest value was in 2020 at 9 069 thousand US dollars, while the largest drop occurred in 2019 at 24.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Russia, Latvia, and Estonia remained the top markets for Lithuania's exports of these goods in value terms. Russia accounted for 21.1% of exports, Latvia for 19.7%, and Estonia for 11.0%, together representing 51.8% of total export flows.

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 household and hygienic articles to Lithuania

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Imports of plastic household and hygienic articles into Lithuania have risen for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 3 508 tonnes, showing a slight 1.4% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 13.2%, with an average annual rate of 4.2%. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 3 049 tonnes, which saw a decline of 1.6%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2020, with a 13.5% rise.

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Between 2018 and 2021, Poland, Latvia, and China were the main suppliers of these goods to Lithuania in volume terms. Poland contributed 42.2% of imports, Latvia 12.3%, and China 7.6%, together comprising 62.1% 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, K $ US

Imports of plastic household and hygienic articles into Lithuania have increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, Lithuania imported these goods worth 14 855 thousand US dollars, up 11.0% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports rose by 9.7%, with an average annual growth of 3.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 14 855 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 5.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Latvia, and Germany consistently led as the top sources for Lithuania's imports of these goods in value terms. Poland accounted for 37.1% of imports, Latvia for 12.3%, and Germany for 9.9%, together making up 59.3% of total import flows.

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

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