Salted, brined, dried or smoked pork market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2022, the market volume for salted, brined, dried or smoked pork in Lithuania grew from 15 085 t to 19 171 t, largely sustained by increased imports from EU countries, particularly Poland and Germany. Domestic production struggled to meet demand due to competition from cheaper and more modern European pork, and the Lithuanian Pig Farmers' Association proposed VAT reductions to boost local consumption.

Consumer preferences shifted towards leaner cuts and products with lower salt content, prompting retail chains like Rimi to emphasize quality labeling and traceability systems. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 caused temporary supply chain disruptions, but the market remained stable with sustained import flows.

In 2023, market volume dipped to 18 571 t while value rose to $121.8 million, indicating higher prices or a shift towards more premium products. By 2024, volume recovered to 19 236 t and value reached $126.6 million, continuing the upward trend in monetary terms.

Production salted, brined, dried or smoked pork in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Lithuania's production of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the output was valued at 90 417 thousand US dollars, marking a significant rise of 11.0% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production grew by 31.2%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 9.5%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

On a global scale, Lithuania ranked as the 26th largest producer of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork during the period from 2018 to 2021.

Top producers of salted, brined, dried or smoked pork, 2018-2021

World map of production of salted, brined, dried or smoked pork, 2018-2021

Lithuania's production of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 16 531 tonnes, showing a strong uptick of 10.1% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 24.1%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 7.5%.

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

Exports salted, brined, dried or smoked pork from Lithuania

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, Lithuania's exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork increased in 2021. Exports totalled 301 tonnes, up by 44.5% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 9.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -3.4%. The lowest level was recorded in 2020 at 208 tonnes, following the largest decline of 30.6% in 2019.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Latvia were the largest destinations for Lithuania's exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork in volume terms. The United Kingdom accounted for 50.6% of exports, Ireland for 17.0%, and Latvia for 12.6%, together comprising 80.2% 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 salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 2 507 thousand US dollars, reflecting an advance of 48.6% relative to the prior year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 31.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 607 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 15.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Poland remained the leading destinations for Lithuania's exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork in value terms. The United Kingdom accounted for 54.8% of exports, Ireland for 20.5%, and Poland for 8.0%, with a combined share of 83.3% 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 salted, brined, dried or smoked pork to Lithuania

Imports in kind, t

Lithuania's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 2 201 tonnes, showing a modest uptick of 6.2% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports rose by 4.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.6%. The lowest level was recorded in 2019 at 1 973 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 6.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Spain, and Germany remained the principal suppliers of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork to Lithuania in volume terms. Poland accounted for 68.3% of imports, Spain for 11.0%, and Germany for 10.7%, jointly accounting for 90.0% of total imports.

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 salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 12 508 thousand US dollars, amounting to a robust rise of 16.9% from a year earlier. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 28.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 9 448 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 2.8%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Poland, Spain, and Germany remained the largest markets for Lithuania's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork in value terms, together accounting for 81.3% 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