Porcelain tableware, kitchenware and household articles market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

The Lithuanian market for porcelain tableware, kitchenware and household articles experienced considerable volume changes between 2018 and 2024. Starting at 1 315 t in 2018, the market contracted sharply to 1 009 t in 2019 and reached a low of 752 t in 2020.

A recovery to 1 080 t followed in 2021, with the market nearly holding this level at 1 090 t in 2022. After a decline to 932 t in 2023, volume increased again to 1 117 t in 2024, reflecting persistent year-to-year fluctuations over the period.

Production porcelain tableware, kitchenware and household articles in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In Lithuania, the production value of porcelain tableware, kitchenware, and household articles reached 368.0 thousand US dollars in 2021, marking a significant 46.9% increase compared to the previous year. Looking at the 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% occurring that same year.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, kg

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. In 2019, production volumes peaked at 95 470 kg, but dropped sharply to a low of 17 032 kg in 2020—a 5.6-fold difference between these years. By 2021, output rebounded to 20 505 kg, representing a robust year-over-year increase of 20.4%. The largest decline of 82.2% was recorded in 2020, while the most substantial increase of 428.9% occurred in 2019.

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

Exports porcelain tableware, kitchenware and household articles from Lithuania

Exports in kind, t

Following a two-year decline, Lithuania's exports of porcelain tableware, kitchenware, and household articles saw an upturn. In 2021, the country exported 650 tonnes, showing a solid 13.0% rise compared to 2020. However, over the broader period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 37.6%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 14.5%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 575 tonnes, with the largest drop of 41.8% also occurring that year.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Russia, Latvia, and Estonia were the top destinations for Lithuania's exports of porcelain tableware, kitchenware, and household articles in volume terms. Russia accounted for 35.2% of exports, followed by Latvia at 27.2%, and Estonia at 15.7%. Together, these three countries represented 78.0% 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

Lithuania's export value of porcelain tableware, kitchenware, and household articles declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 4 919 thousand US dollars, indicating a 4.3% decrease from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports fell by 42%, with a compound annual growth rate of -16.6%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Russia, Belarus, and Latvia were the primary markets for Lithuania's exports of porcelain tableware, kitchenware, and household articles in value terms. Russia led with 48.9% of exports, followed by Belarus at 16.2%, and Latvia at 14.1%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 79.1% 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, kitchenware and household articles to Lithuania

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, Lithuania's imports of porcelain tableware, kitchenware, and household articles in volume terms increased. In 2021, imports totaled 1 709 tonnes, reflecting a sharp 30.5% rise from 2020. Despite this recent growth, imports decreased by 26.9% over the 2018-2021 period, with an annualized decline of 9.9%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 1 309 tonnes, when the largest drop of 31.1% occurred.

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

From 2018 to 2021, China, Czechia, and Poland were the key sources for Lithuania's imports of porcelain tableware, kitchenware, and household articles in volume terms. China dominated with 55.1% of imports, followed by Czechia at 8.9%, and Poland at 8.4%. Together, these three partners represented 72.4% 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, Lithuania's import value of porcelain tableware, kitchenware, and household articles rose. In 2021, imports reached 7 160 thousand US dollars, up by 23.6% year-over-year. However, over the 2018-2021 period, imports fell by 34.4%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 13.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 5 792 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 36.1% also occurring that year.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, China, Czechia, and Poland led as the main suppliers of porcelain tableware, kitchenware, and household articles to Lithuania in value terms. China accounted for 31.2% of imports, followed by Czechia at 19.7%, and Poland at 8.3%. Their combined share reached 59.2% 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