Porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2024, the market for porcelain tableware in Lithuania experienced pronounced volatility, with volume falling from a peak of 1 234 t to a low of 749 t by 2020. This contraction represented a decline of nearly 40% over two years, reflecting a significant reduction in overall consumption.

A strong recovery followed in 2021, lifting the market volume back above 1 070 t, where it remained stable through 2022. However, this stability proved temporary as another downturn in 2023 reduced volume to 922 t, before a subsequent rise to 1 098 t in 2024 restored market size to levels seen earlier in the period.

Throughout these fluctuations, the market remained heavily reliant on imported goods, which mirrored the overall market's declining trend, while domestic production consistently accounted for only a minor share of total volume.

Production porcelain tableware and kitchenware in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In Lithuania, the production value of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware reached 368.0 thousand US dollars in 2021, marking a significant 46.9% increase compared to the previous year. Looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 37.8%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 11.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 250.6 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 29.1% also occurring that year.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, kg

The market exhibited notable volatility during the observed period. In 2019, production volume peaked at 95 470 kg, while it dropped to its lowest point in 2020 at 17 032 kg, representing a 5.6-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Lithuania produced 20 505 kg of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware, showing a 20.4% increase year-over-year. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 82.2%, whereas the most substantial increase occurred in 2019 with a 428.9% rise.

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

Exports porcelain tableware and kitchenware from Lithuania

Exports in kind, t

Following a two-year decline, porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware exports from Lithuania rebounded in 2021. The country exported 641 tonnes, reflecting a strong 16.4% gain compared to 2020. However, over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 37.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -14.4%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 551 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 42.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Russia, Latvia, and Estonia were the primary markets for Lithuania's exports of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware in volume terms. Russia accounted for 35.6% of exports, Latvia for 27.0%, and Estonia for 15.6%. Together, these three countries represented 78.2% of total export 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

Exports of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware from Lithuania declined for the third consecutive year in 2021. The export value was 4 834 thousand US dollars, showing a slight decrease of 2.7% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports fell by 41.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -16.5%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Russia, Belarus, and Latvia remained the key partners for Lithuania's exports of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware in value terms. Russia held a 49.3% share, Belarus 16.5%, and Latvia 13.8%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 79.6% of total export value.

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

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

Imports porcelain tableware and kitchenware to Lithuania

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decrease, imports of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware into Lithuania increased in 2021. The import volume totaled 1 693 tonnes, representing a 31.9% rise compared to 2020. Despite this recent uptick, imports decreased by 24.3% over the period from 2018 to 2021, equating to an average annual decline of 8.9%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 1 283 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 30.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, China, Czechia, and Poland were the main sources for Lithuania's imports of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware in volume terms. China accounted for 56.1% of imports, Czechia for 9.1%, and Poland for 8.1%. Together, these three countries made up 73.3% of total import flows.

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

Following a two-year decrease, imports of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware into Lithuania rose in 2021. The import value reached 6 971 thousand US dollars, marking a 24.5% advance compared to the previous year. However, over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 34.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -13.0%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2020 at 5 601 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 36.0%.

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

Over the period from 2018 to 2021, China, Czechia, and the United Kingdom were the primary sources for Lithuania's imports of porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware in value terms. China accounted for 31.5% of imports, Czechia for 20.2%, and the United Kingdom for 8.1%. Collectively, these three countries absorbed 59.9% of total import value.

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

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