Printed labels of paper or paperboard market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2022, the market for printed paper or paperboard labels in Lithuania showed steady growth, with market volume rising from 7 889 t to 16 168 t. This expansion was supported by a regulatory requirement for labels in the Lithuanian language on goods produced outside Lithuania, which stimulated demand for local label production. Concurrently, the adoption of digital printing technology and online ordering platforms enabled manufacturers to efficiently meet growing consumer demand for customized and small-batch labels, contributing to overall market growth.

Market volume peaked at 20 799 t in 2023 but then decreased to 12 331 t in 2024. In value terms, the market grew from 65.5 million US dollars in 2018 to 115.3 million US dollars in 2023, before declining to 107.0 million US dollars in 2024. Domestic production remained relatively stable, while imports saw a significant surge from 2021 through 2023, substantially enlarging the total market supply during those years.

Production printed labels of paper or paperboard in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Lithuania's production of printed paper or paperboard labels has grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, output reached 111.8 million US dollars, marking a 15.5% increase from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 39.5%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 11.7%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Lithuania's production volume of printed paper or paperboard labels has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 10 951 tonnes, up 1.3% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production grew by 7.8%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 2.5%.

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

Exports printed labels of paper or paperboard from Lithuania

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, exports of printed paper or paperboard labels from Lithuania rebounded in 2021. Volumes totaled 2 376 tonnes, a 1.7% increase from the previous year. However, from 2018 to 2021, exports fell by 15.2%, with an annualized decline of 5.4%. The lowest point was in 2020 at 2 337 tonnes, when exports dropped by 9.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Latvia, and Poland were the top destinations for Lithuania's exports of printed paper or paperboard labels by volume. Germany accounted for 47.2% of exports, Latvia for 20.1%, and Poland for 6.5%. Together, these three countries made up 73.8% 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

Lithuania's exports of printed paper or paperboard labels in value terms have risen for the second year in a row. In 2021, exports amounted to 22.482 million US dollars, a 10.1% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 15.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 19.281 million US dollars, when exports declined by 0.9%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, the leading destinations for Lithuania's exports of printed paper or paperboard labels by value were Germany, Latvia, and Sweden. Germany held a 39.9% share, Latvia 19.6%, and Sweden 7.8%. Combined, these three countries represented 67.4% 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 printed labels of paper or paperboard to Lithuania

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes of printed paper or paperboard labels into Lithuania showed significant fluctuations, reflecting a volatile market. In 2019, imports hit a low of 517 tonnes, declining by 3.7% that year. By 2021, imports surged to 2 627 tonnes, a 318.5% increase from the previous year. Overall, from 2019 to 2021, imports varied by a factor of 5.1.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Latvia, Germany, and Malta were the primary sources for Lithuania's imports of printed paper or paperboard labels by volume. Latvia contributed 26.0% of imports, Germany 25.9%, and Malta 18.0%. Together, these three countries accounted for 70.0% 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 printed paper or paperboard labels in value terms have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 6.597 million US dollars, up 11.5% year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports rose by 36.5%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 10.9%.

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

Over the period from 2018 to 2021, Latvia, Germany, and Estonia were the largest suppliers of printed paper or paperboard labels to Lithuania by value. Latvia accounted for 28.5% of imports, Germany for 9.3%, and Estonia for 8.7%. Together, these three countries made up 46.6% of total import value, with many smaller partners also contributing.

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

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