Portland cement market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

The Portland cement market in Lithuania showed variable volume from 2018 to 2024, beginning at 968 тыс. т, climbing to a peak of 1 131 тыс. т in 2021, and settling at 1 160 тыс. т by 2024. Throughout this period, domestic supply relied on a single integrated plant, Akmenés Cementas, in which Schwenk Zement held a 34% stake, maintaining a stable production capacity of 0.5 million tonnes per year. No new market entrants or major facility changes were reported, keeping the market structure concentrated and production levels consistent.

In value terms, the market expanded strongly from 67.3 млн долл. США in 2018 to 157.3 млн долл. США in 2024. This growth aligned with broader industry shifts toward sustainable cement products, including Portland-limestone cement, although specific Lithuanian regulatory drivers were not detailed. The sole enterprise in cement manufacturing remained unchanged, underscoring a stable production base without competitive disruption.

Market volume dipped in 2022 and 2023 before recovering in 2024, while imports fell sharply to 35 тыс. т in 2022 then rebounded. The consistent operation of Akmenés Cementas, as the third-largest producer in Northern Europe, anchored domestic supply, with volume movements likely influenced by construction demand and trade flows rather than structural market changes.

Production portland cement in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In 2021, the output of Portland cement in Lithuania was valued at 101.0 million US dollars, marking a robust increase of 21.7% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 29.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, at 0.2%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

In 2021, Lithuania produced 1,357 thousand tonnes of Portland cement, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 14.8%. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 16.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.1%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020, at 3.4%.

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

Exports portland cement from Lithuania

Exports in kind, K t

Lithuania's Portland cement export volume declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 426.0 thousand tonnes, remaining relatively stable compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 15.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Finland, and Sweden were the key destinations for Lithuania's Portland cement exports in kind. Poland accounted for 50.9% of exports, Finland for 25.9%, and Sweden for 10.0%, together representing 86.8% 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

In 2021, Lithuania exported Portland cement worth 28,279 thousand US dollars, indicating an uptick of 8.9% relative to the prior year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 28,515 thousand US dollars, while the minimum was in 2020 at 25,969 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2020, at 8.9%.

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

Over the period 2018–2021, Poland, Finland, and Sweden consistently led in the country structure of Lithuania's Portland cement exports in value terms. Poland held 51.0% of exports, Finland 22.8%, and Sweden 9.0%, jointly accounting for 82.8% 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 portland cement to Lithuania

Imports in kind, K t

Portland cement imports into Lithuania declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 199.5 thousand tonnes, corresponding to a robust decrease of 13.8% compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, imports fell by 34.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -13.3%.

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

During 2018–2021, Belarus, Sweden, and Poland were the main suppliers of Portland cement to Lithuania in kind. Belarus contributed 38.1% of imports, Sweden 36.7%, and Poland 15.0%, together forming 89.8% 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

In 2021, Lithuania imported Portland cement worth 12,815 thousand US dollars, showing a controlled loss of 7.6% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 26.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -9.8%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 23.0%, while the largest increase occurred in 2020 at 3.0%.

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

In 2018–2021, Belarus, Sweden, and Poland were the main destinations in the geographical breakdown of Lithuania's Portland cement imports in value terms. Belarus accounted for 37.4% of imports, Sweden for 32.8%, and Poland for 18.6%, with a combined share of 88.8% 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