Poultry meat and offal market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2025, the Lithuanian poultry meat and offal market experienced a shift from volume growth to value-driven expansion. Physical market volume grew to a peak of 83 728 t in 2020 before entering a gradual decline, falling to 72 866 t by 2024. In contrast, the market's value in U.S. dollars began a significant ascent from 2021 onward, rising from $169.3 million to over $208.7 million in 2024, indicating a sustained period of higher price levels.

The marked increase in market value from 2021 was largely driven by external cost pressures that elevated prices across the supply chain. Outbreaks of avian diseases, a sustained rise in the cost of plant-based feed components, and broader geopolitical tensions increased production expenses for poultry farmers. These higher costs were passed on to consumers, leading to rising retail prices for poultry meat and offal. This mechanism explains the consistent growth in the market's monetary size between 2021 and 2023, even as consumption in tonnes slightly contracted.

By 2024, the market showed signs of stabilization, with minimal change in both volume and value compared to the previous year. The long-term influence of the cost factors had become embedded in the market structure, maintaining price levels significantly above those seen prior to 2021.

Production poultry meat and offal in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

After two years of contraction, Lithuania's poultry meat and offal production has begun to recover. In 2021, output reached 165.2 million US dollars, marking a modest increase of 4.9% compared to 2020. However, looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production declined by 17.6%, with an average annual decrease of 6.3%. The lowest point was in 2020, with a value of 157.4 million US dollars, while the sharpest drop occurred in 2019, at 14.9%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of poultry meat and offal, 2018-2021

World map of production of poultry meat and offal, 2018-2021

In 2021, Lithuania produced 75,464 tonnes of poultry meat and offal, representing a moderate decline of 10.0% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production fell by 15.1%, with an average annual decrease of 5.3%. The only increase during this time was in 2020, at 0.9%.

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

Exports poultry meat and offal from Lithuania

Exports in kind, t

Lithuania exported 40,862 tonnes of poultry meat and offal in 2021, down by 13.5% compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 19.2%, which translates to an average annual decline of 6.8%. The only year with growth was 2020, when exports rose by 2.2%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Latvia, the Netherlands, and Estonia remained the primary destinations for Lithuania's poultry meat and offal exports by volume. Latvia accounted for 27.1% of exports, the Netherlands for 16.8%, and Estonia for 9.7%. Together, these three countries made up 53.5% of total export volumes.

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, M $ US

Following a two-year decline, Lithuania's poultry meat and offal exports by value have started to rebound. In 2021, exports totaled 90.3 million US dollars, showing a slight increase of 1.1% from 2020. However, over the 2018-2021 period, export value fell by 22.5%, with an average annual decrease of 8.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 89.3 million US dollars, while the largest drop occurred in 2019, at 13.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands, Latvia, and Estonia consistently led as the top destinations for Lithuania's poultry meat and offal exports by value. The Netherlands held a 26.0% share, Latvia 21.0%, and Estonia 10.9%. Combined, these three countries represented 57.9% 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 poultry meat and offal to Lithuania

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Lithuania's poultry meat and offal imports by volume declined in 2021. The country imported 46,185 tonnes, down by 2.0% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 17.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.5%. The peak was in 2020, with 47,121 tonnes, and the largest increase also occurred that year, at 11.9%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Poland dominated Lithuania's poultry meat and offal imports by volume, accounting for 74.6% of total flows. The remaining imports were spread across a variety of other markets.

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, M $ US

Lithuania's poultry meat and offal imports by value have grown for three consecutive years. In 2021, imports reached 94.4 million US dollars, reflecting a solid increase of 17.6% compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, import value rose by 34.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Poland was the overwhelming leader in Lithuania's poultry meat and offal imports by value, capturing 76.6% of total flows. Other partners accounted for the remainder.

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

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