Sacks and bags for packing of goods market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market for sacks and bags in Lithuania was shaped by evolving EU packaging waste regulations and the strong export growth of local producers. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 triggered a surge in demand for food packaging bags, elevating the market value to 23 193 thousand USD. This increase was supported by continued rapid export expansion, reflecting Lithuania's growing competitiveness in the European market.

Following the peak, the market value began a steady decline, falling to 3 527 thousand USD by 2024. The pandemic's effect on demand waned due to rising energy costs and inflation. Concurrently, stricter EU directives on plastic bag reduction, new labeling and waste management requirements, and a growing consumer focus on sustainability accelerated a shift toward recyclable and biodegradable materials, transforming market demand. Despite the domestic contraction, Lithuanian exports of sacks and bags continued to grow robustly, reaching 30 372 thousand USD in 2025, underscoring the industry's adaptation to external opportunities and regulatory trends.

Production sacks and bags for packing of goods in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Lithuania's production of sacks and bags for packing goods was valued at 13 045 thousand US dollars in 2021, representing a sharp year-on-year decline of 26.6%. Over the 2018-2021 period, production fell by 10.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.6%. The peak value occurred in 2020 at 17 770 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 28.3%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2021, Lithuania produced 3 364 tonnes of sacks and bags for packing goods, marking a 19.9% decrease from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production dropped by 19.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.1%. The highest production volume was recorded in 2020 at 4 203 tonnes, which also experienced the largest annual growth of 2.7%.

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

Exports sacks and bags for packing of goods from Lithuania

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Lithuania's exports of sacks and bags for packing goods have grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, exports reached 4 137 tonnes, surging by 82.4% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 164.8%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 38.4%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Latvia, Russia, and France were the leading buyers of sacks and bags for packing goods from Lithuania in volume terms. Latvia accounted for 25.5% of exports, Russia for 19.9%, and France for 14.8%, together making up 60.2% 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, K $ US

Lithuania's exports of sacks and bags for packing goods have expanded for the third consecutive year. In 2021, export value stood at 10 544 thousand US dollars, rising by 12.0% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 70.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 19.4%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Latvia, France, and Germany were the primary markets for Lithuania's exports of sacks and bags for packing goods in value terms. Latvia represented 23.8% of exports, France 17.2%, and Germany 12.5%, collectively accounting for 53.5% 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 sacks and bags for packing of goods to Lithuania

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Lithuania's imports of sacks and bags for packing goods have increased for the third year running. In 2021, import volume was 6 692 tonnes, up by 5.6% from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, imports rose by 44.6%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 13.1%.

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

During 2018-2021, India, China, and Indonesia were the key sources for Lithuania's imports of sacks and bags for packing goods in volume terms. India contributed 41.4% of imports, China 8.7%, and Indonesia 8.6%, together comprising 58.7% of total import volumes.

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 sacks and bags for packing goods have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 19 227 thousand US dollars, showing a 29.6% year-over-year gain. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 62%, corresponding to an annualized growth rate of 17.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, India, China, and Estonia remained the main suppliers of sacks and bags for packing goods to Lithuania in value terms. India accounted for 36.1% of imports, China for 10.2%, and Estonia for 7.1%, jointly forming 53.4% 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