Plastic tableware, kitchenware and household articles market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

The market for plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles in Lithuania began at 9 378 t in 2018, supported by the entry of new players and the implementation of stricter hygiene norms for household goods. In 2019, volume dipped to 8 407 t, but the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 drove a surge in demand for disposable plastic tableware due to hygiene concerns, lifting the market to 10 325 t.

Growth continued in 2021, reaching 11 542 t, fueled by the expansion of e‑commerce for household goods in Lithuania, even as EU regulatory pressure mounted to curb single‑use plastics. By 2022, however, market volume fell to 9 646 t as rising import prices for raw materials made plastic products more expensive, though the market value rose to 55.9 million USD. The market stabilized at 9 860 t in 2023, aided by the emergence of new product segments oriented toward convenience and the sustained growth of online sales.

In 2024, the market expanded sharply to 13 763 t, a 40% increase over the previous year. This jump was propelled by stabilized import prices, ongoing high demand from the food‑service sector for hygienic disposable tableware, and the industry’s continued shift toward more eco‑friendly materials under EU regulatory pressure.

Production plastic tableware, kitchenware and household articles in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Lithuania's production of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output reached 34 558 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp rise of 31.2% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 16.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 25 763 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 13.4%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Lithuania's production volume of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles has risen for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 7 955 tonnes, showing a substantial increase of 19.0% compared to 2020. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 6 642 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 16.2%.

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

Exports plastic tableware, kitchenware and household articles from Lithuania

Exports in kind, t

Lithuania's exports of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country exported 2 773 tonnes, amounting to a drop of 15.0% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 38.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 14.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Latvia, Germany, and Russia led the structure of exports in kind, accounting for 21.5%, 15.2%, and 14.2% of exports, respectively. Together, they represented 50.9% 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

After a two-year reduction, Lithuania's exports of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles in value terms have increased. In 2021, export volume amounted to 17 230 thousand US dollars, marking a modest gain of 4.0% year-over-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 28.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 16 563 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 17.3%.

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

In the period from 2018 to 2021, Russia, Latvia, and Estonia were the main destinations in the geographical breakdown of exports in value terms. Russia accounted for 24.4% of exports, Latvia for 23.1%, and Estonia for 9.8%, with a combined share of 57.2% of total 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 tableware, kitchenware and household articles to Lithuania

Imports in kind, t

Lithuania imported approximately 6 359 tonnes of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles in 2021, corresponding to a modest decline of 7.9% year-over-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 6.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.2%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 5 884 tonnes, while the highest was in 2020 at 6 901 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 17.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Latvia, and China continued to be the main suppliers of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles to Lithuania in kind. Poland accounted for 39.0% of imports, Latvia for 9.9%, and China for 8.8%, jointly forming 57.7% 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

After a two-year decline, Lithuania's imports of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles in value terms have increased. In 2021, imports were recorded at 36 428 thousand US dollars, reflecting a gain of 16.6% year-over-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 8.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 31 238 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 4.3%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Poland, Latvia, and Germany played the leading roles in imports in value terms. Poland accounted for 32.5% of imports, Latvia for 10.2%, and Germany for 9.4%, jointly taking 52.1% 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