Prepared or preserved pork and offal market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

The market for prepared or preserved pork and offal in Lithuania grew from 3 821 tons in 2018 to 4 758 tons in 2020. This expansion was influenced by the African Swine Fever outbreak in China, which reduced EU supply and pushed up prices in 2019. The following year, COVID-19 quarantine measures led to increased home cooking, boosting demand for pork products, while a separate ASF outbreak in Germany further constrained supply and contributed to higher market values.

After a slight dip to 4 693 tons in 2021, coinciding with a reported 9.52% drop in domestic pork production, the market volume rebounded strongly to reach 6 064 tons by 2023. This later growth phase occurred alongside a shift in consumer preferences toward higher-quality and local products, which stimulated demand. During this period, the meat sector also saw increased exports of thermally processed pork to markets like Japan.

In the subsequent years, the market environment continued to evolve with the implementation of stricter country-of-origin labeling rules, the adoption of new canning technologies, and the active development of plant-based meat analogs using sustainable ingredients, reflecting broader trends in sustainability and health.

Production prepared or preserved pork and offal in Lithuania

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Top producers of prepared or preserved pork and offal, 2018-2021

World map of production of prepared or preserved pork and offal, 2018-2021

Lithuania's production of prepared or preserved pork and offal has declined for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 1 013 tonnes, marking a modest decrease of 5.3% compared to 2020. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, overall production fell by 7.4%, which translates to an average annual decline of 2.5%.

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

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, the output of prepared or preserved pork and offal in Lithuania was valued at 4 829 thousand US dollars, reflecting a slight decline of 4.8% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production value decreased by 17.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.3%. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, with a 16.4% decrease, while 2020 saw a modest increase of 3.5%.

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

Exports prepared or preserved pork and offal from Lithuania

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Lithuania exported 1 897 tonnes of prepared or preserved pork and offal in 2021, showing a substantial increase of 34.5% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 55.3%, which corresponds to an annualized rate of 15.8%. The only decline during this period was recorded in 2020, with a 2.5% drop.

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From 2018 to 2021, the main destinations for Lithuania's exports of prepared or preserved pork and offal in volume terms were Latvia, accounting for 53.4% of exports, the United Kingdom with 15.1%, and Poland at 9.1%. Together, these three countries represented 77.5% 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 exports of prepared or preserved pork and offal in value terms have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 9 047 thousand US dollars, reflecting a strong rise of 35.2% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, export value grew by 38.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.4%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, the core markets for Lithuania's exports of prepared or preserved pork and offal in value terms were Latvia, with a 45.0% share, the United Kingdom at 17.6%, and Poland with 9.2%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 71.8% 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 prepared or preserved pork and offal to Lithuania

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Lithuania's imports of prepared or preserved pork and offal have risen for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country imported 5 578 tonnes, up by 9.4% year-on-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 41.3%, corresponding to an average annual growth rate of 12.2%.

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Between 2018 and 2021, the primary sources for Lithuania's imports of prepared or preserved pork and offal in volume terms were Poland, contributing 53.3% of imports, Latvia with 17.9%, and Estonia at 8.8%. Together, these three countries made up 79.9% 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

Lithuania's imports of prepared or preserved pork and offal in value terms have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 26 000 thousand US dollars, marking a robust increase of 14.6% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, import value rose by 53.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 15.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the principal suppliers of prepared or preserved pork and offal to Lithuania in value terms were Poland, accounting for 50.7% of imports, Latvia with 15.5%, and Estonia at 9.0%. Collectively, these three countries represented 75.1% 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